Post on 09-Jun-2020
In-Class Grade 6
Astronomy & Flight Workshops
www.cosmicconnections.ca
(416) 728-0062
2019—2020
You and your students will embrace the glories of the night sky right in your classroom.
Grade 6 Astronomy Workshop:
This workshop will take the student from the Earth to the edge of the observable universe.
It is designed to address the astronomy requirements within the grade 6 science curriculum.
Topics we explore:
Solar Eclipses Lunar Eclipses
Meteors Comets
The Solar System Nebulae
Space Exploration Galaxies
Exo Planets Aurora
Black holes Stellar Evolution
Possible life elsewhere in the universe
Benefits of our astronomy program
All of the presentations are completely open to questions making each
presentation unique and very dynamic
The students learn within an environment in which they are comfortable,
their own school
The program delivers the latest news and events in the field of astronomy
and space exploration to the classroom
The presentation is best delivered to groups of two to three classes at a
time
You can maximize the learning experience at a low cost to the students with
Tips:
This presentation is most effective at the beginning and middle of the as-
tronomy unit.
Have the students think of and write down a few questions a day or two
before the presentation.
Program length ~90 minutes, Maximum 70 students/workshop
Safe Solar Observing
Dynamic In-Class Presentation
The optional evening star party gives students, family members and teachers a
unique opportunity to view the wonders of the night skies through our telescopes
with their own eyes.
The evening begins with an indoor presentation titled “The Sky
Tonight”. Using a powerful planetarium program the audience is
shown how to locate and identify major constellations and plan-
ets. I will also demonstrate interesting future astronomical events.
If it’s clear we will proceed outside for great views of the planets,
moon and other bright astronomical objects. The evening will
conclude with a tour of the constellations using a powerful laser
pointer .
See the moons and cloud bands of Jupiter
Large Computerize Telescopes
See Saturn’s magnificent
rings and moons. Saturn really
is a show stopper. Typical com-
ments “That can’t be real...it’s a
sticker inside the tele-
scope...that’s amazing!”
Great views of the moon. The
students will see hundreds of cra-
ters, projection rays and mountain
ranges. The best time to view the
moon through the telescope is near
the first quarter phase.
Tips:
Check out the website under “Programs/Star Parties” for a
monthly planet viewing guide and helpful tips to run a suc-
cessful star party
All Grade six students MUST be accompanied by an adult
(other family members are also welcome and encouraged to
attend)
Evening star parties will not be offered to schools outside of
Peel Region after March break due to late sunset times
The best moon to view through the telescope is from crescent to waxing gibbous. The
shadows in the craters revel amazing surface detail .
Month Crescent First Quarter Full Planets
September 2 5 13 Venus, Saturn & Jupiter
October 2 5 13 Saturn & Jupiter
November 1 3 12 Saturn
December 30 3 11
January 28 2 10 Venus
February 28 1 8 Venus
March 29 2 9 Venus
April 29 1 7 Venus
May 1 6 Venus
Moon Phases 2019 –2020
See the moons and cloud bands of Jupiter See Saturn’s magnificent rings and moons.
The program is designed to enhance the flight unit and give the students a real sense of the
mechanics and thrills of flying an airplane.
The Program:
I begin with a power point presentation on the history of flight from the invention of the kite
by the Chinese 3000 years ago to today's largest passenger aircraft the Airbus A380.
The students will then participate in a mini ground school course where they will learn :
* The fundamentals of flight
* Aircraft components and function
* Air Law
* Weather and air mass properties
Students will complete a mini
Ground School course
The Ground School booklet
makes an excellent resource
the students can use for future
reference
Students apply what they have learned by using a flight
simulator and attempt to land a airplane at the Toronto
Island Airport (Billy Bishop Airport)
Tips:
This program works best at the beginning to middle of the flight unit
Program length ~90 minutes, Maximum 40 students/workshop
.
Booking a presentation is easy. Start by visiting the website www.cosmicconnections.ca. Click on
the “Booking Schedule” and you can view the entire school year. Find a date that works for you
and your students and email Brian Cheaney at info@cosmicconnections.ca or call anytime at
(416) 728-0062.
Please supply your schools name, contact person, phone number, approximately number of stu-
dents that will be participating in the program and the date you wish to book.
Within 24 hours you will receive a confirmation email.
You will be contact again approximately two weeks before the event to discuss any last minute
details.
The Fees:
The fee is based on the TOTAL number of students participating in the program
Up to 30 students $7 per student
31 - 65 students $6 per student
66 –up students $5 per student
Star Parties remain FREE when booked with a presentation. Note schools outside of Peel Region wish-
ing to hold a evening star party, please book the event before March Break.
Payment:
On the day of the event a blank invoice will be provided. I will complete the invoice based on the number of
students present.
Note All programs are GST and HST exempt.
Please provide a cheque payable to “Cosmic Connections” on the day of the event or mail it shortly afterwards.
All presenters and volunteers have a criminal record check (CRC) and
Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS)
Should you require any additional information please call Brian Cheaney
at (416) 728-0062 at anytime
Clear skies and level wings