Picture an Astronomer A Project ASTRO Activity For Grades 4-12 The media and our past experiences have shaped and created our expectations of people in various careers. ... However, astronomy is carried out by men and women in every country and by people young and old. ... Activity Description Before an astronomy unit or the first visit by an astronomer to your classroom, it can be instructive to have the students picture what an astronomer looks like and then discuss their assumptions. ...