Creator: The Exploratorium | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
Neil Fetter, The Exploratorium - This well-designed site explains four different kinds of space telescopes, including the Hubble, then outlines hands-on activities to reinforce key concepts. Photos of the activities help explain what to do. This site is a set of lessons in itself.
In the Classroom
Introduce each of the kinds of space telescopes on your interactive whiteboard or with projector by reading the section titled Purpose and Discoveries. Consider using Wordie,<a href="/single.cfm?id=17506">, reviewed here</a>, or Academic Word Finder, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18208"> reviewed here</a>, to introduce difficult portions of text before reading. Once you’ve introduced the space telescope, allow pairs to complete the activity.
At Home
Use this site to learn about different space telescopes with your family; accompanying activities check your knowledge of the concepts learned through the initial reading.