A Mystery of Space: S T A R S- [Contemplating Cosmic Phenomena]

Contemplating Cosmic Phenomena

To use the student's creativity in explaining their understanding of cosmic phenomena.
To learn about some of the history of space observation.

Main Activity

Project Name: TimeWarp
Mission: Each student or group of students will choose one of the known cosmic phenomena. They may use the ones that we explain in ourcosmic phenomena section, or they can browse the internet for other known cosmic phenomena. Our recommended site is Stephen Hawking's Universe. They will then write a letter to a famous person from atleast 100 years past (such as William Shakespeare), describing the phenomena they chose. This will include researching the time period and what was known about outer space during that time. Students may then submit their letters to our sighting & story post.

Alternate Activities

1) Research about cosmic phenomena, and
when they were theorized, and then observed
(if they have been observed).

See the Into the Cosmos' site for more information about Supernovae.
Check out Strange Stuff Explained for more information about some aspects of cosmic phenomena.