The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Astronomy 3: The Scale of the Universe - July 23, 2025

In this two-hour workshop, join experienced teachers who have taught high school astronomy to cover the “nuts and bolts'' of the “cosmic distance ladder.” It is said a telescope is a time machine, allowing us to look deep into the past of the Universe. Distance and time are inextricably linked in astronomy. Discover how astronomers determine how far it is to these distant objects, and thus how far back in time we are looking. In this workshop we will explore the “nuts and bolts” of the phenomena astronomers use to construct the “cosmic distance ladder.”  This workshop is perfect for those teaching astronomy for the first time this fall, as well as experienced astronomy teachers who are interested in discovering new resources and connecting with peers.

Participants will gain the following through participation in the workshop:

• 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.
• Upon completion of the entire series of workshops, participants can earn semester graduate units from the University of the Pacific for an additional fee.

Registration: $40

Attendance/Refund Policy

Live attendance is strongly encouraged and expected in order to get the most out of the interactive session. Full refund is available for cancellations up to 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. If you need to cancel please email learn@astrosociety.org.