The trip was made possible by a private business donation.
Students viewed the state-of-the-art GOTO Chronos Space Simulator star projector, a device that uses light guide technology to project a realistic and beautiful starry sky. The system was installed at Young Harris in 2002 and offers an immersive and engaging experience for school groups throughout the year. Rollins Planetarium is located in the Maxwell Center on the campus of Young Harris College.
The students prepared for the field trip using the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Students participated in activities that incorporated Earth-sun connections and the solar system. Students also participated in STEM activities to enhance their learning.
After visiting the planetarium, students toured the campus and participated in a game of dodgeball. A former student from Banks County, Carl Cleveland, joined in on the fun.