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This
is an evolving list of those projects and programs in astronomy
education to which anyone from around the U.S. can apply or from
which anyone can receive materials. It does not include the many
worthwhile projects that are designed to serve only one city, one
state, or one institution (although we recognize that such programs
may nevertheless serve as models for the rest of the country). We
very much welcome suggestions and additions for future versions
of this list. Please contact the first author at the above address
or e-mail: fraknoiandrew {at} fhda.edu.
Note:
Organizations that are involved with a number of projects are just
listed with their names; see the key at the end of the list for
their addresses and telephone numbers.
Table
of Contents:
1.
Workshops and Training for Teachers of Astronomy (K-12)
2.
Workshops and Training for Teachers of Astronomy
(College)
3.
Curriculum and Information Materials
4.
Audiovisual Materials
5.
Computer Materials and Projects
6.
Planetarium Education Activities
7.
Programs Involving Amateur Astronomers
8.
Newsletters
9.
Programs for Students (K-12)
10.
Programs for Students (College)
11.
Awards and Grants
12.
Miscellaneous Projects
Appendix:
Addresses of Frequently Listed Organizations
by
Andrew Fraknoi, Shannon Lalor, and Nicole Taddune
(Astronomical Society of the Pacific)
Version 3.0 (Nov. 1997)
©Copyright
1998,
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
390 Ashton Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
1.Workshops
and Training for Teachers of Astronomy (K-12)
- American
Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT):
-
Has astronomy education sessions aimed at secondary and community
college teachers at meetings. Has a Physics Teacher Resource Agent
program to train physics teachers to help other teachers [see
appendix]
- American
Astronomical Society (AAS):
- The
Education
Office of the AAS has many programs and resources available
for both astronomy teachers and students. For details, [see appendix]
- Association
of Astronomy Educators (AAE):
-
Puts on astronomy education sessions at meetings of the National
Science Teachers Association [see appendix]
- Arizona
State University, Thermal Emission Spectrometer Project (TES):
-
Workshops for teachers grades K-12 focused on current space missions.
Contact: Mars Educations Program, Mars Space Flight Facility,
ASU, Moeur Bldg., Room 131, PO Box 876305, Tempe, AZ 85287-6305;
Telephone (480) 965-3038; email marsed@asu.edu;
http://esther.la.asu.edu/asu_tes/
- Astronomical
Society of the Pacific (ASP):
-
Project ASTRO: national project to form and train ongoing partnerships
between astronomers (professional & amateur) and local 4th-9th
grade school teachers for class visits [see appendix]
- Center
for Astrophysics (CfA):
-
Develops curricula and materials that reflect current scientific
and educational philosophy. identifies and addresses the needs
of science teachers and students in elementary, secondary, and
college science, with an emphasis on grades K–12. research
results and materials are widely available through print and CD-ROM,
on the Internet and television, by teleconferencing, and at workshops
and teacher conferences. [see appendix]
- Challenger
Center:
-
Has a variety of teacher training programs, some in connection
with one of its 29 regional Learning Centers, and some in connection
with its EdVenture Lab network of collaborative classrooms [see
appendix]
- Hands-on-Universe
Project:
-
An educational program that enables students to investigate the
Universe while applying tools and concepts from science, math,
and technology. Using the Internet, HOU participants around the
world request observations from an automated telescope, download
images from a large image archive, and analyze them with the aid
of user-friendly image processing software. [see listing in section
5]
- NASA
Education:
-
NASA's educational efforts are extensive. Visit the NASA
Office of Education to learn about the many programs, workships,
and resources available to K-12 teachers.
- National
Optical Astronomy Observatories:
- Teacher
Leaders in Research-Based Science Education (TLRBSE) Program develops
master teachers in research based science education. This is one
of the ASP’s Project ASTRO sites as well. (See the ASP entry
above.) Other ASP and other programs for teachers include Astronomy
from the Ground Up, Spanish Language /Astronomy Materials Education
Center, Native American Resources, Astronomy Education Review
(online teachers' journal), Classroom Resources. See their Webpage,
"Education
Programs at NOAO". or contact: Dr. Stephen Pompea, Manager,
Education Office, NOAO, P.O. Box 26732, Tucson, AZ 85726, (520-318-8285)
- National
Science Teachers' Association (NSTA):
-
NSTA holds large national and regional conventions for science
teachers: most of them have astronomy lectures and programs. NSTA
supports professional development and has many resources for K-12
teachers [see appendix]
- Project
ARTIST:
-
Workshops
and curriculum development for teachers of astronomy and planetary
sciences grades 2-8 has ended, but lesson plans for 7 activities
are available online. Contact: Larry Lebofsky, University of Arizona,
Lunar and Planetary Lab., Tucson, AZ 85721 (520-621-6947); http://www.u.arizona.edu/~lebofsky
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