Afterschool Universe is an exciting new out-of-school time program for middle school students. Astronomy concepts are explored through 12 sessions (45-60 minutes each) of engaging hands-on and minds-on activities as participants take a journey through the Universe beyond our Solar System. The goal is to excite students about astronomy and science in general and have a positive effect on the attitudes of both the program leaders and the participants towards science. The program was developed by the Astrophysics Science Division at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Afterschool Universe can be implemented in a variety of settings, including science centers, youth development groups, and summer and after-school programs.

AFTERSCHOOL UNIVERSE LEADERS - PLEASE REPORT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THE PROGRAM!!

Web reporting form
pdf version of form
Send to: Nancy Schaff, Cornell Dept. of Astronomy, 314 Space Sciences, Ithaca, NY 14853
or fax to: 607-255-9002, c/o Nancy Schaff

PLEASE COLLECT STUDENT DATA - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
pdf version of Student Pre-Program Survey form
pdf version of Student Post-Program Survey form

Through a grant from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, we are partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development to pilot this program in five locations in New York: Buffalo, Ithaca, Elmira, Binghamton, and New York City. We are providing 10 hours of training to program leaders and providing a kit to the Cooperative Extension office in each of those counties to loan out to trained leaders.

If you are interested in learning more about implementing the program or arranging for a training, contact Nancy Schaff

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