HS Sign up packet 2019-2020 - Bringing students into space for 56 years! 312 Watch St. Elgin, IL
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HS Sign up packet
2019-2020
312 Watch St.
Elgin, IL
(847) 888-5324
PeggyHernandez@u-46.org
Bringing students into space
for 56 years!Sign Up Due Date: Wednesday, August 8/28/19
• In compliance with district student travel policy, signed permission slips (category 1) must be collected
by the classroom teacher before the visit. One adult in addition to the teacher is asked to attend the
Planetarium lesson and the principal must be informed of the lesson via the Intranet form. There is a
specific Planetarium permission slip attached. Go here to access the principal notification form.
• I will send out CBI requested visit within a few weeks. I hope to have all remaining requests scheduled
by the end of November. You will receive an initial notification when you are put in the schedule and
also a reminder 2 weeks before. Changes are not possible after the reminder is sent, only forfeitures.
• Requests after Wed. 8/28/19 will be subject to availability after all on-time requests are filled.
Planetarium Scheduling & Procedures
1. Please use the link in your email or click here to access the submission form. You must be signed into
your U-46 Google account and on a computer. The planetarium will generate a date/time based on
your request and notify you via email.
2. All bus arrangements are made through the planetarium. Teachers do not arrange or contact
transportation. The bus will be at your school at the time assigned in your notification in order to get
you here on time. There will be groups scheduled just before and/or after you. If you are late, your
session will be shortened and it may possibly shorten rest of the classes that day. Please be ready for
the bus at your listed time. Transportation does not call school offices upon arrival.
3. As soon as a previous class is exiting, you may exit the bus and come up the stairs. For security reasons,
the outside door is always locked. If the weather is nice feel free to bring the students out to wait on
the stairs. Do not exit the bus if it is raining and the previous class is not exiting the building. If I am not
with a class I will greet you at the door at your scheduled time.
4. Students are encouraged to come empty handed. No writing utensils needed unless we are specifically
recording measurements or making drawings. Backpacks are not needed and take up valuable space.
5. No cell phones or electronic devices turned on during the presentation, please.
6. The single stall bathroom is for emergencies only.
7. Please no food, gum or drinks in the planetarium chamber.
8. If you need a wheelchair accessible bus, be sure to mark it on your submission and/or be sure I know
in advance. That bus is available only certain times of the day and I will schedule accordingly. Please
do not contact transportation for any planetarium bussing issues. Please ask me if you have any
questions.U-46 Planetarium Program Outline – Lesson Sequence K-8, 2019-2020
Each Lesson consists of history of the building, astronomy content through a PPT presentation or a full dome
(listed in italics) video, and some time under the stars. The content is aligned with the Illinois State Science
Standards (NGSS). Full dome (Omni-max like) video titles are listed in bold.
Custom lessons can be created in coordination with the planetarium teacher.
We encourage teachers of all subjects to sign up for a visit to the U-46 Planetarium. For example, a Language
Arts unit on Mythology will be enriched by HS visit #1.
Almost all lessons listed can be modified to any grade level. Peruse these program listings to help you decide
on a topic you would like presented during your visit.
When you sign up, leave any clarifying notes or special requests as needed.
Grade U-46 LESSON PRESENTED to each grade level K-8
Kdg *One World, One Sky, What is a planetarium? Introduce constellations, explore sun in day (warm and bright)
and no sun at night (cooler, dark), the longer the sun is up, the warmer Earth gets K-PS3-1
1 *The Moon: focus on observing, describing and predicting observable changes in sky (Moon phase patterns);
explore illumination-ours eyes work when light comes from or hits an object, notice the Sun is higher in the
summer and lower in the winter at noon, observe night constellations 1-ESS1-1, 1-ESS1-2, 1-PS4-2
2 Rocky Earth in Space: Sort planets and rocks by observable properties, rocks change slowly and can change
fast, how old is old? What happens to rock hit by an asteroid? Did an asteroid kill the dinosaurs? Observe
night sky constellations, rotate vs revolve 2-PS1-1, 2-ESS1-1
4 Cosmic Collisions and Time Telling: observe satellite imagery for evidence of collisions, using Earth
(rocks) historical research, iridium layer/dinosaurs, delve into the history of the Elgin Natl. Watch Company
and how it was used to tell time, possible tour of transit scope upstairs 4ESS1-1, 4ESS2-1, 4ESS2-2, 4PS3-
1, 4PS3-3, SS.EC.2.4, SS.G.2.4
5 Celestial Movement and Patterns: what yearly, monthly and daily patterns we see and why--make
predictions based on what we see, differences in brightness of stars, What about the North Star? *Earth,
Moon& Sun animations 5ESS1-2, 5ESS1-1, 5PS2-1
6 Forces and Motion in Space: how objects move…everywhere, motion (kinetic energy) as related to objects
in solar system, gravity and orbital motion, unbalanced forces and collisions, can we get hit by an asteroid?
How did ancient people explain the sky? *Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda MS-PS2-2,
MS-PS3-1, MS-PS2-1, SS.H.1.6-8, SS.H.2.6-8
8 Models of our Solar System: review time telling in the ENWC Observatory and historical context of
building, rotation vs. revolution with visuals, focus on movements of the moon as compared to earth, explore
north pole views vs. side views vs. view from Earth in diagrams, observe the past 24 hours and make
predictions for the moon next week MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MSPS2-2, SS.H.1.6-8, SS.
EC.2.6-8Grade
Possible alternate programs via full dome video show K-8 (edutainment).
Most of these videos can be modified for most grade levels.
Kdg *Tribute to Apollo 11 (7min) *Losing the Dark (6 min) PSA on light pollution,
1 *Flight Adventures (22min) aeronautics, inventors, NASA models, *Losing the Dark (6 min) PSA on light pollution,
*The Moon (25min) Boy watches the Moon for patterns and features
2 *Pluto Story(7 min): Our 8 planets (not 9) and why, extra-solar planet discovery, *Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast (30min)
tour of solar system, *Losing the Dark (6 min) PSA on light pollution,
3 *Magic Tree House-Space Mission,(30 min): (based on M.P. Osbourne series) astronauts & exploration, scale of SS,
stars, *Transit of Venus(7 min) info on 2012 event, *Losing the Dark (6 min) PSA on light pollution,
4 *Earth, Moon and Sun(25min): notable patterns and movement of stars, sun and moon, Navajo fables (oral
traditions) with Coyote. *Dawn of the Space Age (history of space exploration), *Did an asteroid Really Kill the
Dinosaurs (25 min), evidence and effects, *Transit of Venus(7 min) info on 2012 event, *Losing the Dark (6 min)
PSA on light pollution,
5 *Two Small Pieces of Glass(20 min)s, or *Galileo: Power of the telescope (28min): function, uses, history of the
telescope, *Dawn of the Space Age(35min) (history of space exploration), *Did an asteroid Really Kill the
Dinosaurs (25 min), evidence and effects, *Transit of Venus(7 min) info on 2012 event, *Losing the Dark (6 min)
PSA on light pollution,
6 *Cosmic Colors (31 min): Electro-magnetic energy, *Dawn of the Space Age, (35min) history of space exploration,
*Transit of Venus(7 min) info on 2012 event, *Losing the Dark (6 min) PSA on light pollution, *Legends of the
Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda (18min) The Greek tale,
middle *The First Stargazers (20 min) a look at ancient to modern astronomy, *Chasing the Ghost Particle: Neutrino
studies at the South Pole (26min) current research info, *Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery (25min) exploring
common misconceptions, fact vs. fiction or opinions * Solar Quest (10min)Sun documentary, *SunStruck( )basic
facts, *Transit of Venus(7 min) info on 2012 event, *Mystery of Dark Matter (30min) delves into dark matter,
*Losing the Dark (6 min) PSA on light pollution, *Hot Universe (31 min) EMS energy and black holes, *Legends of
the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda (18min) The Greek tale,U-46 Planetarium Program Outline – HS Lesson Topic Examples, 2019-2020
Planetarium lesson ideas for high school classes
Note: any lesson below can be modified and used for any grade/group
Lesson 1 *Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda:
The Greek tale comes alive! Included is the connection to our night sky under the dome.
Lesson 2 Electromagnetic spectrum: nuclear fusion, spectroscopy with spectral tubes, Doppler Effect and red shift
Excerpts from *Cosmic Colors
Lesson 3 Observational astronomy: Sky map reading with practice identifying constellations, Observe daily and/or
yearly motion of stars and planets
Lesson 4 Effects of Earth’s Revolution: seasons, tides, Kepler’s Laws of planetary motion, Newton’s Universal
Gravitation, can include extra-solar planets
Lesson 5 The Moon: Phases explained & demonstrated, solar and lunar eclipses, exploration,
*Tribute to Apollo 11 and possibly excerpts of *Earth, Moon and Sun
Lesson 6 Telescopes and history of Astronomy: Two Small Pieces of Glass* or *Galileo, Power of the Telescope
Contributions of Copernicus, Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton & Kepler
Lesson 7 Astronomical Coordinates:
A look at how astronomers measure the sky (ecliptic, celestial equator, right ascension and declination), and
movement of objects across them, can incorporate planetary movement patterns
Lesson 8 Solar System Objects: A look at comets, meteoroids and asteroids and how they compare, then compare our
solar system’s place in our galaxy
Lesson 9 *Chasing the Ghost Particle: the lowdown on neutrino studies at the south pole
Lesson 10 * The First Stargazers: A look at ancient astronomy up to modern day
Lesson 11 *Sky Wars, Battles of Discovery addresses misconceptions, facts and evidence, astrology vs. astronomy
Lesson 12 * Solar Quest (10min) Sun documentary, *SunStruck( )basic facts, *Transit of Venus(7 min) info on 2012
event, *Losing the Dark (6 min) PSA on light pollution,
Lesson 13 *Mystery of Dark Matter (30min) delves into dark matter or *Hot Universe (31 min) EMS energy and black
holes,
*Full Dome: full dome (italicized) shows project video across most of dome surface (35 visitors or less
recommended)
Program Times: Lessons in the planetarium are 50-60 minutes in length, depending show being presented and
your distance to planetarium.
Seating Capacity: Maximum 50 for grades 5 and up. The max is total # of adults AND students. Full dome
viewing is best with 35 or less visitors.
Accessibility: The building is handicapped accessible and can accommodate up to three wheelchairs. Be sure
to note that you need a w/c accessible bus on your request if needed.
Bus Scheduling: Please be sure to list the exact time your group will be available outside of your building,
ready to load the bus. Also list the latest time you can have the bus in the drive to drop off after your visit.
I can schedule groups over 50 to back to back sessions or at the same time 2 or 3 days in a row. Please indicate
your preference in your notes on the Google form.The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory and Elgin School District U-46 Planetarium Parent information The Elgin National Watch Company (ENWC) was founded in Elgin in 1864 and went on to make over 60 million watches in its almost 100 years in business. Part of that success was due to the precise time measurements made by the observatory that the company built on Watch St. in Elgin in 1910 a few blocks from the factory. Astronomers hired by ENWC tracked the movement of stars at night and calculated the exact time using those measurements with the help of regulator clocks for almost 40 years inside the building. Unfortunately, the ENWC went out of business, but in 1960 they gave the building to Elgin School District U-46 to use as a resource for astronomy education. The observatory and telescope were already outdated by that time, but today it is a place of historical significance to Elgin and the history of time-telling. In 1963 the district built a planetarium addition to the building. A planetarium is a classroom specially equipped to teach astronomy. Over 1 million students have passed through the doors since it opened 55 years ago to learn about Earth, sky and space. Nearly all of them have been U-46 students. In addition to being a full time classroom during the school year, the planetarium has been a venue for evening shows, after school clubs (Jr. Astro Society, Ham Radio Club, Antique Radio Club, summer camps, scout groups, etc…) and other special events. It is utilized full time for science lessons. Your son or daughter’s class has been scheduled to come to the planetarium for a lesson. These visits are offered at no charge to students within the U-46 boundaries. The programs offered at the planetarium align with current IL learning standards and complement each other as students progress up grade levels. The session always includes some time under the stars looking at constellations and the nighttime movement of the sky using the original star projector, the same one Mr. Tuttle and Mr. Kutina used for 50 years! There is also a focus topic (seasons, solar system objects, etc…) for each visit. This topic is presented through a power point lecture, full dome video projection and/or activity. This visit is considered a science lesson in a U-46 classroom and there is no charge. The session under the dome is about 1 hour. The entire visit takes about 1.5-2.5 hours depending on the distance from your child’s school to the Planetarium at 312 Watch St. A separate permission slip is required to be signed and returned to the classroom teacher (NOT THE PLANETARIUM). One chaperone in addition to the teacher will attend the session. Occasionally the planetarium is open for special public shows in the evening. The dates, times and details for these are posted on the observatory/planetarium section of the U-46 website. The evening shows are $3.00 per person (any age) or $10.00 max per family. The evening shows offer a self-guided tour through the building to see the old equipment before the show. There are no reservations, but seating is limited. For more information and public show dates visit www.u-46.org and follow “departments” to “Observatory/Planetarium”. Please do not wear light up shoes or glow in the dark items on that day! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Peggy Hernandez, U-46 Planetarium Teacher peggyhernandez@u-46.org (847) 888-5324
El Observatorio de la Empresa Nacional de Relojes Elgin y el
Planetario del Distrito Escolar U-46
Información para Padres
La Empresa Nacional de Relojes Elgin (ENWC, por sus siglas en inglés) fue fundada en Elgin en el
año 1864 y pasó a hacer más de 60 millones de relojes en sus casi 100 años en el negocio. Parte de ese éxito se debe a
las medidas de tiempo precisas realizadas por el observatorio que la empresa construyó en la calle Watch en Elgin en el
año 1910, a pocas cuadras de la fábrica. Los astrónomos contratados por ENWC siguieron el movimiento de las estrellas
en la noche y calcularon la hora exacta utilizando las mediciones con la ayuda de los relojes del regulador dentro del
edificio durante casi 40 años.
Desafortunadamente, la Empresa Nacional de Relojes Elgin (EWNC) cerró sus puertas, pero en el año 1960 le dieron el
edificio al Distrito Escolar U-46 de Elgin para su uso como un recurso para la enseñanza de la astronomía. El observatorio
y el telescopio ya estaban fuera de moda en ese momento, pero hoy en día es un lugar de importancia histórica para
Elgin y para contar la historia del tiempo.
En el año 1963, el distrito le construyó una adición al edificio del planetario. Un planetario es un salón de clase
especialmente equipado para enseñar astronomía. Más de 1 millón de estudiantes han pasado por sus puertas desde
que abrió hace 50 años para aprender sobre la tierra, el cielo y el espacio. Casi todos ellos han sido estudiantes del
Distrito U-46. Además de ser un salón de clase de tiempo completo durante el año escolar, el planetario ha sido un
lugar para espectáculos nocturnos, clubes después de la escuela (Jr. Astro Society, Ham Radio Club, Antique Radio Club,
campamentos de verano, grupos de scout, etc...) y otros eventos especiales. Se utiliza de tiempo completo para las
clases de ciencia.
La clase de su hijo o hija ha sido programada para visitar el planetario para una lección. Estas visitas se ofrecen sin costo
alguno a los estudiantes que viven dentro de los límites del Distrito U-46. La mayoría de los estudiantes de escuelas
elementales visitan el planetario una vez por año escolar, aunque hay algunas excepciones. Los programas que se
ofrecen en el planetario se alinean con los estándares actuales de aprendizaje del Estado de Illinois y se complementan
entre sí ya que los estudiantes avanzan en los niveles de grado. ¡La sesión siempre incluye un tiempo bajo las estrellas
mirando las constelaciones y el movimiento del cielo en la noche usando el proyector original de las estrellas, el mismo
que el Sr. Tuttle y el Sr. Kutina utilizaron en los últimos 50 años! También hay un tema central por cada visita
(estaciones, los objetos del sistema solar, fases lunares, etc...). Este tema se presenta como una lección a través de una
presentación de power point, un video completo del domo y/o actividad.
Esta visita se considera una clase de ciencias en un salón de clase de U-46 y no hay ningún costo. La sesión bajo el domo
es de 1 hora. La visita completa dura alrededor de 1:30 a 2:30 horas o más dependiendo de la distancia de la escuela de
su hijo al el planetario que está localizado al 312 Watch St. en Elgin. Una autorización separada debe de ser firmada y
regresada al salón de clase (NO AL PLANETARIO). Un acompañante además del maestro asistirá a la sesión.
En ocasiones, el planetario está abierto en la noche con presentaciones especiales para el público. Las fechas, horarios y
detalles para estas presentaciones están publicadas en el sitio web de U-46 bajo el enlace "District Information”. Las
presentaciones en la noche son de $3.00 por persona (sin importar la edad) o $10.00 máximo por familia. Las
presentaciones en la noche ofrecen un recorrido por el edificio para ver los equipos antiguos antes de la presentación.
No se requiere reservaciones, pero los asientos son limitados.
Para más información en las fechas de las presentaciones para el público por favor visite el sitio web del Distrito U-46 y
siga el enlace bajo “Student Learning”
¡Por favor, en ese día no use zapatos con luces o artículos que brillan en la obscuridad! Si tiene alguna pregunta por
favor comuníquese conmigo.
Atentamente,
Peggy Hernandez, Maestra del Planetario de U-46 Planetarium
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