Astronomy & Art Contest Workshop

2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. One of the celebrations is an art contest for students in New York State. The MOST is participating with a three hour workshop about the planets and the night sky. Participating students and an accompanying adult will be treated to a tour of the night sky in our planetarium. They will also learn about the planets through hands on science fun. The last hour of the workshop is for students to begin their art projects. The MOST will provide application forms, art supplies and astronomy resources. The contest extends to kindergarteners, but the MOST workshop is for students in the 3rd-6th grades. Each student's accompanying adult is encouraged to participate in any MOST activities, but not in the art portion. Younger students can use the art supplies for free from 4pm-5pm. participants are welcome to continue working until 5pm as well.