Science Star Watch Evening Activity

I just wanted to put up a quick note about the Science Star Watch Activity we would like your child to attend one evening at the middle school, thanks - Rich

Science classes start the year learning about natural objects that can be seen in the night and/or day sky (stars, moon, planets, etc.) Part of this study is looking at some of the more recognizable constellations in the night sky in the northern hemisphere. We are interested in having students be able to recognize some of these constellations and also develop an understanding about how they move over the course of a night and the course of a year.

This can be tricky, even for adults, to identify constellations. In order to help students with this we are asking that they try and attend one star watch at the middle school in the evening on the dates listed below. Students must be accompanied by their parents for safety reasons. Siblings are welcome. Ms. Nichols and/or Mr. Battaglia will lead the star watch.

We will meet on the back field of the middle school on the soccer fields. Please do not park in the back of the school to minimize any additional light that might inhibit our viewing of the night sky.

Each date below is WEATHER PERMITTING. Ms. Nichols will make the call as to whether or not star watch will be held on the dates schedules based on weather/cloud cover in Wayland.

CLICK HERE TO OPEN UP MS. NICHOLS WEBPAGE TO SEE STAR WATCH STATUS

Star Watch begins at 8:15 and ends by 8:45. Students only need to see us identify the constellations once and then they are free to leave.

The dates are:

Wednesday 9/4
Friday 9/6
Monday 9/9
Tuesday 9/10
Thursday 9/12

Thanks

Rich Battaglia and Jennifer Nichols, 8th Grade Science Teachers