From telescopes and the EM spectrum to our solar system this four part 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. Purchase this package of all four workshops for $149, or register for the individual workshops at $40 each. The free Intro to The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Astronomy workshop is not a pre-requisite for this series but is recommended.

A three workshop series for astronomy educators to learn the free astronomy visualization software Stellarium. Experienced educators from the ASP will showcase Stellarium’s applicability for presenting and creating student-centered labs and activities to explore basic astronomical phenomena. Purchase this package of 3 workshops for $120. Workshops are not available individually.

From crafting a syllabus, to choosing a textbook and lab activities, this 90-minute introductory workshop will cover the basics of creating an engaging, hands-on, astronomy unit or class. This free 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.

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 workshop, discover the differences between telescopes, and how they allow astronomers to explore the Universe using every wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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.

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.

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.