Imagine You're In Galileo's Laboratory!

• Be like scientists who study the sky – Astronomers!
• Find out how telescopes see deep into space.
• Build your own telescope!
• Focus on objects and make observations.

Step-by-step instructions help guide you through each topic and materials for 24 are included. This activity notes the Time to Complete, National Science Standards met, Key Words, Science Concept, Instructor Prep and Background Information.  more

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Astronomers use many tools to observe the universe, but telescopes are among the most important. The children build their own refracting telescope, learning how light refracts as it passes through lenses of various shapes and sizes.

Curriculum Guide with step-by-step instructions takes you through each topic and materials for 24 are included. This activity notes the Time to Complete, National Science Standards met, Key Words, Science Concept, Instructor Prep and Background Information.

Materials
- Convex Lenses
- Concave Lenses
- Wide Black End Caps
- Narrow Black End Caps
- Clear Plastic Tubes
- Cardboard Tubes
- Telescope Inserts
- DO NOT POINT AT THE SUN Stickers
- Telescope Targets Worksheets

Instructor to Provide
- Colored Markers
- Pens and Pencils
- Crayons
- Scissors

Lesson Outline
Introduction (:05)
Lenses Investigation (:10)
Telescope Decoration & Construction (:35)
Telescope Observations (:30)
Clean Up and Closure (:10)

Take Home: Telescope.

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Quantity Per Kit: 24

Brand: S&S

Recommended Ages: 5 years and up

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