Recording - 2025 Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Astronomy Content Series
- Registration Closed
From telescopes and the EM spectrum to our solar system this four part virtual workshop series will cover a range of astronomy topics taught in a science classroom and give examples of labs and activities experienced teachers have found successful. These workshops are perfect for those teaching astronomy for the first time this fall, as well as experienced teachers who are interested in discovering new resources and connecting with peers.
The free Intro to The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Astronomy workshop is not a pre-requisite for this series but is recommended.
Purchase this package of all four workshops for $149, or go back to the catalog to register for the individual workshops at $40 each.
This package of content specific workshops includes recordings of all four in the series.
The Telescope and Multiwavelength Astronomy Everyone knows astronomers use telescopes to study the Universe, but how do they actually work? And why do we need so many different kinds, both on the ground and in space? In this two-hour workshop, discover the differences between telescopes, and how they allow astronomers to explore the Universe using every wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Stars Looking up at the night sky, we marvel at the myriad stars. What are they really? Are they all the same? How do we classify them? And what does this tell us about our own star, the Sun? Join us as we explore the stars, their classification and life cycle.
The Scale of the Universe When we look at distant stars and galaxies, we are also looking back in time. How do we know how far away those objects are? How do we reconcile our perception of distance with that of time? In this workshop, we explore the history of the Universe, and how astronomers measure cosmic distances.
Exploring the Solar System For millennia, humans have watched the planets move across the night sky. In recent decades, robotic explorers have gone to many of them, including landing rovers to directly examine their surfaces. In this workshop, explore our solar system, how we classify its objects, and what we have learned from our explorations.
Participants will gain the following through participation in the workshops:
- Classroom-tested resources and activities that facilitate student-centered learning.
- Strategies for engaging learners.
- Access to astronomy education experts who will facilitate the workshop.
- A certificate of completion for participating in 2 clock hours of professional development for each workshop.
- Upon completion of the entire series of 4 workshops, participants can earn semester graduate units from the University of the Pacific for an additional fee.
