Digital STARLAB Demonstration Tour Report—May 2007
An inflatable dome filled with stars took local elementary schools on a tour of the universe for two weeks in May 2007, as part of the Island Astronomy Institute's efforts to educate Maine's Starlit Communities. (*See "Starlab shines," by Laurie Schreiber, in the May 16, 2007 Bar Harbor Times.)
"This experience—and others like it—allows our children to reach beyond themselves, raising aspirations for everyone."—Marielle Edgecomb, Principal, Peninsula School. (See the full letter here.)
"I truly believe that any school will benefit from this experience, and so it is my distinct pleasure to put my stamp of approval on this worthy endeavor."—Scott D. McFarland, Principal, Mount Desert Elementary School. (See the full letter here.)
“Impressive and exciting!...We strongly urge you to support the work of the Institute.—Dianne Helprin, Principal, Pemetic Elementary School. (See the full letter here.)
”An invaluable teaching tool"—Dianne Waters, Principal, Tremont Consolidated School. (See the full letter here.)
Children clap their hands in glee. "It's like we're in space!" *
Right—Jim Cormier (kneeling), the Institute's Vice President, was the STARLAB pilot for half of the classes at Mt .View Elementary School, including this very enthusiastic group of students.
Left—The 4th-grade class of Mount Desert Elementary School
Right—Students of Peninsula Grammar School in Winter Harbor
Below—A chorus of “oooooohs” arises as children are mesmerized by a close-up view of Saturn's rings and moons.*
