Reach for the Stars
Division: B – Middle School
NC Essential Standards Alignment: TBA
Event Rules: See National Rules
Constellation, Star, Deep Sky Object List: See National Rules
National Event Page:Here
Required Materials: None
Clarifications: None
Description:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and evolution of stars and galaxies as well as their observation using different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Materials:
Each team may bring up to two 8.5″ x 11″ sheets of paper (front and back), that may contain information from any source in any form. Each team may also bring two non-programmable, non-graphing calculators as well as two clipboards and two red-filtered flashlights.
Scoring:
None
Common Mistakes:
None
Recommendations:
- Contact Community Colleges and Universities near you to see what special events they are hosting. Many have planetariums or host stargazing nights, or will take you on a tour of their facility.
Event Resources:
Reach for the Stars 2019 Coaches Clinic (2020 Rules)
Media:
None