CAST Proposal: Evolving Galaxies/ Evolving Science

Section 1: Create a new proposal

Select Event TypeShort Course (3 hours)

Section 2: Presenters

Kyle Fricke

McDonald Observatory

ESC Region: 13

1 University Station A2100

Austin, TX 78712

The University of Texas at Austin

Day Phone: 512-475-8844

Evening Phone: 512-983-0888

Fax Number: 512-471-5060

Years of Teaching Experience: 0

Chris Cotter

Austin Independent School District

ESC Region: 13

7309 Lazy Creek Drive

Austin, TX 78724

LBJ High School

Day phone: 512-680-7184

Evening phone: 512-837-6627

Fax number: 512-929-3955

Years of Teaching Experience: 22

Section 3: Presiders

No presider requested

Section 4: Basic Information

A. Presentation Audience (Choose best one):Teachers

B. Presentation is for Grade Level(s) (Check all areas that apply):

High School

C. Presentation Content:Earth and Space Science (astronomy, environmental, geology, oceanography, etc.)

D. Presentation Format:Hands-on (Classroom style)

E. I can accommodate the following number of participants per session:

25 Participants

F. This presentation may be offered at any of the following times:

Saturday AM

G. Equipment Provided:

Overhead projector and screen will be provided. Any other equipment items must be provided by the presenter.

H. Accessibility Concerns:

Check all disabilities which would cause a significant challenge for participants

Visual Impairment: Yes

Hearing Impairment: No

Mobility Impairment: No

Accessibility Comments: Many of the activities involve examining images of galaxies.

Section 5: Session Title and Description

A. Session Title: Evolving Galaxies/ Evolving Science

B. Brief Abstract of the Session: How do astronomers know that galaxies have been evolving and changing over time? In this course we will cover the broad and eclectic knowledge base and techniques used to investigate galaxies of the past and present. Activities will encompass many of the most fundamental principles in astronomy.

C. TEKS: 112.42-2C,2D,5C; 112.47-2C,2D,4B,4E,8B;

112.48-2C,2D,3D,4B,5A,5B,5C,6B,7A

D. Indicate if your session should be clustered with a specific affiliate organization, i.e. ACT2, ISEA, ISET, TABT, TAEE, TCES, TESTA, TMES, TSAAPT, TSELA, TTOPS, TRC, or Dana Center: -N/A

E. Please describe your planned session in 100 words or less (limit number of letter spaces):

Astronomers at the University of Texas are currently conducting cutting edge research on the evolution of galaxies throughout space and time. Participants will gain a basic understanding of how astronomers are approaching this intriguing field of study. Activities will touch on a variety of subjects such as galaxy classification, multiwavelength astronomy, stellar evolution, cosmology, redshift, and more. With this background we then discuss the current techniques and discoveries in the field of galactic astronomy, and how UT is bringing this captivating science into high school classrooms. The development of these materials has been supported by grants from NSF and NASA.

Section 6: Safety Information and Guidelines

A. Identify any potential safety hazards: None

B. Indicate what precautions will be taken to deal with any hazards and to inform participants and viewers of any risks: N/A

Please provide details about the use on any of the following: open flame, animals, microorganisms, biohazards, projectiles, chemicals or radioactive substances.

Section 7: Special comments for the Program Chair - Please Note Here

Any special comments for the Program Chair: Thank you for another CAST! Adjacent workshop/short course time slots for a single room assignment are fine. Otherwise, please schedule this short course at a different time than the two other Fricke and/or Cotter workshops.

Questions? Contact Carol Fletcher or Marsha Willis, CAST 2007 Program Co-Chair