Limited Lab Space? Most astronomy labs don’t need: Water Chemistry hoods Extensive use of computers Most astronomy labs do need: Table space
galaxies and cosmology Prerequisites: Introductory Algebra (MAT 092) or a higher course Introductory Algebra is similar to a one-year high school algebra course There will be some algebra required Text: All texts must be purchased new You must bring the lecture-tutorials workbook to class every day
This Web Page was designed for high school teachers, or educators of the same level, who are interested in teaching astronomy and cosmology to their students The following lesson plans were designed over several months in collaboration with Professor David Spergel of the Department of
This curriculum guide uses hands-on activities to help students and teachers understand the significance of space-based astronomy—astronomical observations made from outer space It is not intended to serve as a curriculum Instead, teachers should select activities from this guide that support and extend existing study The guide contains few
the activities can also be used independently The format is flexible, and you can pick and choose the materials that are most appropriate for you The Guide includes: • information about the Cosmic Questionsexhibit • activities to do with your class before or after you visit the exhibit • activities to do during a visit to the exhibit
the sometimes contra-intuitive lessons of special relativity merely as new "physics Relativity and Cosmology for Teachers and High-School Students 337
Lead a debrief, discussing why astronomy terms and ideas are so prevalent in Pluto ❑ If you work with high school students, you can ask them to create their