Dennis Justison – Stars, Moon, Planets
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2012
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Project Overview
The first program is held indoors. Dennis Justison shares his knowledge of the stars, moon, and planets through a slideshow. The second program continues outside where all attendees participate by viewing the night sky through telescopes.
Project Details
Date(s) of Program: Two (2) consecutive programs on June 27, 2012. Attendance: Program one (1) had 9 adults and 5 children; Program two (2) had 5 adults and 5 children
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To gain knowledge about stars, planets and the moon.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Measurable outcomes: Responses to the question What did you enjoy most about this program? included: "The slides – the interaction with those in the audience." "Asking questions and learning new things." "It provided a good educational source." Responses to the question What did you learn from attending this program? include: "Craters on the moon and about nebula." "A lot of things about astronomy that I never knew – I didn't realize the universe were so big!"
Source of Additional Funds
Pioneerland Library System and Ortonville Public Library. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Ortonville Public Library promoted the program through posters, newspaper, and radio.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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