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Hubble: Images of the Infinite
Grade Level(s): 6-12
Program Length: 45 minutes
Program Description:
Hubble: Images of the Infinite will take
you on a virtual journey, visiting planets,
probing into large clouds of gas and dust in
space called nebulae (nebula in singular),
exploring the life and death of stars, and
investigating galaxies using the Hubble Space
Telescope. This show also introduces you to
Edwin Hubble and his breakthrough
discoveries about the nature of the universe.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify the different types of objects visible
in the night sky;
- Explain how the development of the
telescope and related technologies has
increased our understanding of the
universe and its evolution.
- Discuss the breakthrough discoveries of
Dr. Hubble and how this new knowledge
changed our understanding of our place in
the universe
- Identify the structure of a galaxy and
clusters of galaxies;
- Understand the spatial relationships
between our Solar System and other
objects in the Universe,
- Understand the limits of our knowledge of
the universe.
Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks
More information can be found at the Michigan Department of Education website at: http://cdp.mde.state.mi.us/MCF/ContentStandards/default.html
The Detroit Science Center and the Dassault
Systèmes Planetarium are dedicated to assisting all
educators in building and utilizing curricula based on
the above-mention standards and benchmarks. Each
of our shows for school groups keeps you and your
students needs in mind. For this show,
the Standards & Benchmarks addressed include:
Middle School:
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge I, 1
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge II 1-1&3
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-1,2,3,5,6
High School:
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge I, 1,2,3
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge II 1-2,3
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-1,2,3,5,6
For a complete Teacher's Resource Guide to this show, please click HERE.
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