Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs
| Program: | Royal Academy - Astronomy |
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| Sponsoring Organization: | Bethel University |
| Name: | Andrea Hendricks |
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| Title: | Ass. Dir. Conferences |
| Address: | 3900 Bethel Drive |
| St. Paul, MN 55112 | |
| Phone: | (651) 638-6475 |
| Email: | a-hendricks@bethel.edu |
| Web Site: |
https://www.bethel.edu/camps
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| Curricular area: | Science |
| Grades Served: | 7 , 8 , 9 |
Goals
The goal of the camp is for students to learn about astronomy and about space-related technology. Objectives include learning new astronomy concepts, exploring space-related technology, applying astronomy/space technology concepts, and gaining appreciation for the beauty of the heavens.
Activities
Programmatic segments will include a mixture of covering new content, discussion, and hands-on activities. Possible topics for activities would include: telescope basics and set-up, basic observational astronomy (locating stars and constellations), which planets/moons in our solar system would be best for colonization & designing a colony, possibly basic 'rover robotics,' basic rocketry, how stars change over time, solar observation, and spectroscopy.
Program Dates
June 14-16, 2022 One 3 day session.
Can students reside on campus? Yes
Can students commute to campus? No
Can students take online classes? No
| Tuition: | $250 |
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| Fees: | $0 |
| Books: | $0 |
| Supplies: | $0 |
| Room/Board: | $50 |
| Transportation: | $0 |