2025

 Imagine Alien Worlds:The Search for Earth Twinssat10may8:00 AM4:00 PM

Location

Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sciences Building

1629 E. University Blvd., Tucson AZ

Time

2025-05-10 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Event Details

Description:  Let’s go exoplanet hunting! Join us for an engaging workshop designed specifically for 5th grade through high school educators eager to bring the wonder of exoplanet discovery into their classrooms. “Imagine Alien Worlds” introduces teachers to the cutting-edge science behind finding planets beyond our solar system, with a special focus on Earth-like worlds that could potentially harbor life. Participants will explore hands-on activities that demonstrate detection methods like transit photometry and learn about the habitable zone. Leave equipped with ready-to-use lesson plans that will inspire your students to think critically about humanity’s place in the cosmos and the thrilling possibility of other habitable worlds among the stars.

Just 15 spots available in this workshop so sign up today

Each participating educator receives a $50 stipend and $50 worth of equipment and supplies.

Audience: 5th grade – high school teachers
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: University of Arizona – Lunar and Planetary Laboratory – Kuiper Building
Cost: $10 non-refundable commitment fee Member and Non Members

Facilitator:  DaNel Hogan

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