Introduction to the night sky
This activity is an introduction to the objects of the night sky that are visible by telescope. The basics of astronomical observations are imparted and this activity is thus suitable as starting point to astronomy.
Niveau: B
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The night sky is full of galaxies, planetary nebulae and many other objects. Most of them are only visible through a telescope. In this activity, the students can choose an object they would like to know more about. They then book an image through our website. Afterwards, everyone gets a worksheet to their object in which they find out what it exactly is. The basics of astronomical observations are imparted and it is an ideal starting point to astronomy.
Requirements
none
Learning Objectives
The students...
- know how to do an astronomical observation.
- know what their chosen object is and can explain it to someone.
- know other objects of the night sky and what they are.
Learning Steps
1: Erstellen eines Beobachtungsauftrags
Short Description
Die Schülerinnen und Schüler suchen sich ein Objekt aus, über das sie mehr erfahren wollen und bestellen Bilder über das Webportal des Stellarium Gornergrat.
Difficulty Level
2
Requirements
Duration
45 minutes
Materials
Social Form
2: Was ist das für ein Objekt?
Short Description
Die Schülerinnen und Schüler erhalten ihre Bilder und ein Übungsblatt, passend zu ihrem Objekt.
Difficulty Level
2
Requirements
Duration
45 minutes
Materials
Social Form
Teaching Method
Documents for Learners
There are no teaching materials available for the English version of this activity.