Fairfax County Public Schools Planetarium Mission Statement
The mission of the Fairfax County Public Schools Planetaria
is to:
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Increase students' awareness of the night sky and their appreciation for
the natural world
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Promote students' understanding of the motion of celestial objects using
the planetarium to accelerate daily, monthly, and annual motions
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Teach students techniques of observing and identifying celestial objects
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Inspire students' curiosity and interest in astronomy and motivate their
study of math and science
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Provide a unique multi-media environment for a variety of curriculum areas
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Provide a resource to keep teachers and students abreast of current activities
and findings in space exploration
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