Coloring the Universe with Rubin Observatory - Jan. 27, 2024
- Registration Closed
Vera C. Rubin Observatory has developed a series of free online astronomy investigations using authentic data that provide rich and interactive experiences for students. The investigations are suitable for use with students from advanced middle school through college and cover topics commonly taught in introductory astronomy classes or units.
This webinar will unpack how to access and teach all of the components of the new Coloring the Universe investigation, which incorporates the topics of electromagnetic radiation, digital image processing, and using filters and color to discover and communicate some properties of stars and galaxies. The investigation is designed to support the three dimensional learning model of the Next Generation Science Standards.
Participants will work together to explore the investigation and phenomenon, and some assessment materials There will be opportunities to reflect and discuss with colleagues how this investigation may be adapted to work in your classroom contexts.
The four-hour webinar begins at 12:00 pm EST/ 9:00 am PST on Saturday, January 27 and concludes at 4:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm PST. Rubin Observatory will provide certificates of participation to all who attend the live webinar. The session will be recorded for those who may have time conflicts.
Ardis Herrold
Education Specialist
Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Ardis Herrold is the Education Specialist for Vera C. Rubin Observatory. She oversees the Rubin Observatory Education program, which includes creation of classroom investigations using authentic data, teacher support materials, professional development, and the Rubin Observatory Educators Community of Practice. Prior to joining Rubin Observatory, Ardis taught physical, Earth, and space sciences at the high school and college level, as well as working in planetariums and observatories. Ardis also created and advised the extracurricular Radio Astronomy Team (the RATs) for 28 years. Ardis is a Past President of the National Earth Science Teachers Association and twice Past President of the Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association. A lifelong amateur astronomer, she has a personal observatory near Tucson, AZ, where she images deep sky objects, comets and supernovae. Ardis has a Geology degree from the University of Michigan and still enjoys collecting rocks and minerals. She also loves hiking, biking, and playing drums and guitar.
Justine Schaen
Astronomy Education Specialist
NSF's NOIRLab
Justine is an Astronomy Education Specialist at NSF's NOIRLab.
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