PSRC Teacher links:

Cool links for class projects;

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_science/starcount/
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_science/budburst/

Teacher Handbook

3rd Grade packet

4th Grade packet

5th Grade packet 0809

6th Grade packet 0809

9th Grade packet 0809

Mars Education and outreach links, as compiled for the Virgle project on google.

Would you like to be Galileo for a night?  You can take your OWN telescope image using the Harvard University Robot telescopes

You can print a free star map here, courtesy of www.skymaps.com

Interested in an amateur astronomy club in our area?  The Sand hills Astronomical Society meets monthly at the Fayetteville State University Planetarium. Click here for their information.

Is the Space station flying overhead tonight?  Click here to find out!  Log in using uncpastro as the user name, and rules as the password.

For those of you interested in seeing the moon during the day, click the link below to find out when to go out and observe during the school day:

http://planetariumweb.madison.k12.wi.us/mooncal/daymoon

link courtesy the Madison Metropolitan Planetarium, and Geoff Holt

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Directed by Ken Brandt, M. Ed., NBCT, SSE, SSA

Ken Brandt's pod cast for the International Year of Astronomy: How to find the directions using the Sun and shadows, can be heard here: Ken's pod cast .  Listen to today's pod cast Here.

Also, PBS's 400 Years of the Telescope premiers in April 2009.  One of the teacher activities linked is Ken's

simple way to demonstrate the Phases of Venus, which Galileo saw 400 years ago. The activity can be found here:

Galileo Was Right!

Our next public programs: Saturday, July 11, at 11 am and 1 pm.  The topic: The 40th Anniversary of 'The Age Of Apollo'!

Earthrise, as seen by Apollo VIII

Beginning July1 and running until August 6^th, we will be open for public programs and summer children’s groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Times for these programs are 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with additional show times available upon request for groups of 20 or more.  Also, we now offer NC Treasures, a new mineral flume and mining adventure for the whole family.

Our programs will feature different aspects of our amazing space program.  The schedule will rotate throughout the summer, so you’ll see a different set of programs every week.  See our program schedule on the website, http://www.robesonsky.com, or call (910) 735-2147.  You can also email Ken Brandt at brandtk.psrc@robeson.k12.nc.us for more information.  Tickets are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for 18 and under.  Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.  Seating is limited to 65 per showing.  Groups of ten or more are encouraged to make reservations in advance. 

 Weekly Schedule of Summer Planetarium Shows

Please note that our schedule is subject to change, as current events in space science dictate

Please note that our schedule is subject to change, as current events in space science dictate.

Weather: here is a link for our own clear sky clock. See whether it'll be clear or cloudy here in SE NC.

For reservations and other information call (910) 735-2147, or email brandtk.psrc@robeson.k12.nc.us