Class notes for developing:
Tamke-Allan Observatory
1. Purpose statement
2. Audience profile
3. Content outline
About: (Purpose
form: http://www.roanestate.edu/obs/mission.htm)
Tamke-Allan
Observatory, dedicated in July 1998, at
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chunk this: The purpose of this facility is not only to be an
Astronomy center but to also create a hub of support for innovative science and
in particular, astronomy, learning activities. Roane State's largely rural
school systems have little access to professional, workplace relevant
laboratory resources for the teaching of science in the K- 12 grades. Through a
wide variety of outreach activities, the Observatory proposes to link discovery
to active and workplace relevant learning for K- 12 students in the college's
service area. In order to lead to more systemic advancement, the Center also
features training for K-12 math and science teachers and provides take-along
and Web based resources to use in their own classrooms.
Visiting hours, map, address, contact info for:
http://www.roanestate.edu/?6266-Tamke-Allan-Observatory-Community-Science-Learning-Center
http://www.roanestate.edu/obs/visit.htm
General public
School groups and school teachers
Clubs & youth organizations i.e. scouts
Scientists i.e. astronomers
Facilities
description: you
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Types and size of telescopes
Types of labs i.e. the photo lab
Over all facility and buildings etc.
Events:
Public Stargazes
For astronomers & scientists
For general public – in surrounding community
Guest speakers
Past events are also posted
Photo gallery:
Photos taken with the telescopes, i.e. solar photos
Events & guess speakers
School programs with area K-12 classes
Workshops/lectures etcÉ for K-12 area science teachers
Roane State Community College classes & workshops
Astronomy related
links:
Solar activity and 4 related linked pages
Dark Skies
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10 links to related pages from current website
Web site
objectives:
Showcase the student/faculty
projects and provide TAO project contact info
Help further TAOÕs
community involvement efforts – i.e. invite the
public stargazes and events
Help TAO increase community science literacy efforts
Allow potential students to be able to register for courses &
seminars
Help to inform the regional K-12 science and math teachers
About
collaborative teaching opportunities
About
professional development opportunities
Provide information for group and individual volunteer opportunities
Explain TAOÕs partner relationships i.e.
Provide links to mailing lists and discussion groups
Web site audience
profile:
Roane State Community College Astronomy
students
Regional K-12 science and math
teachers look for:
Field
trip opportunities
Partnering
with TAOÕs faculty for discovery learning projects
Regional K-12 science students
Scientist and engineers
TAOÕs faculty
and staff
General public
Amateur astronomy enthusiasts and groups
Roane StateÕs largely rural school system