Program Curriculum
- Full Program Manual
[PDF, formatted for double-sided printing, updated December 2011]
Session 1 - Modelling the Universe
- Full Session 1 Instructions [PDF]
- Worksheet [PDF]
Session 2 - Cosmic Survey
- Full Session 2 Instructions [PDF]
- Cosmic Survey Images [PDF]
- Worksheets [PDF]
- Cosmic Survey Numbers
- Giant Cosmic Survey Cards - fronts and backs [PDF]
Session 3 - The Astronomer's Toolbox: Telescopes
- Full Session 3 Instructions [PDF]
- Postcards [PDF]
Print double-sided for a mailable postcard option.
Session 4 - Invisible Light
- Full Session 4 Instructions [PDF]
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (Black & White) [PDF]
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (Color) [PDF]
- Visible Light Worksheet [PDF]
- Invisible Light Worksheet [PDF]
Session 5 - The Astronomer's Toolbox: Spectroscopes
- Full Session 5 Instructions [PDF]
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (Black & White) [PDF]
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (Color) [PDF]
- Spectroscope Diagram [PDF]
- Printable Spectroscope Template [PDF]
Session 6 - Stars and Their Lives
- Full Session 6 Instructions [PDF]
- Lives of Stars (Black & White) [PDF]
- Lives of Stars (Color) [PDF]
- Images of Stars at Different Stages [PDF]
Session 7 - Stars and Their Lives (Part II)
- Full Session 7 Instructions [PDF]
- Periodic Table of the Elements (Black & White) [PDF]
- Periodic Table of the Elements (Color) [PDF]
Session 8 - Our Cosmic Connection to the Elements
- Full Session 8 Instructions [PDF]
- Periodic Table of the Elements (Black & White) [PDF]
- Periodic Table of the Elements (Color) [PDF]
- Universe Trailmix Key [PDF]
- Universe Trailmix Worksheet [PDF]
- Elemental Spectra [PDF]
Session 9 - Galaxies
- Full Session 9 Instructions [PDF]
- Template for the Milky Way Galaxy [PDF]
- Hubble Ultra Deep Field Image [PDF]
- Types of Galaxies [PDF]
- Spiral Galaxies at Different Angles [PDF]
Session 10 - Black Holes
- Full Session 10 Instructions [PDF]
- Worksheet [PDF]
- Black Hole Role Cards [PDF]
Scaled for a group of 48, so scale down as appropriate.
Session 11 - Visit from a (Space) Scientist + Making a Cosmic Quilt
- Full Session 11 Instructions [PDF]
- Preparing for the Visiting Scientist
- Cosmic Quilts Examples [PDF]
Session 12 - Modelling the Universe: The Sequel
- Full Session 12 Instructions [PDF]
- Worksheet [PDF]
