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Through enjoyable, age-appropriate, indoor and outdoor activities for grades K-8, kids will witness the birth and death of a star...play "Astro Match" and "Solar Scramble"...learn to recognize the constellations...study great moments in space history...make a sundial watch...examine the discoveries and problems of the space program...draw a time line through space...and even join scientists in the search for extraterrestrials! On this fantastic voyage, youngsters will deepen their relationship with space, gain valuable scientific inquiry skills, and be inspired to reach for the stars. A volume in the newly revised NatureScope¨ education series of creative, activities-centered resource books, dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment. ... Read more

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This book stems from the proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Colloquium 105. Every facet of the teaching of astronomy is explored by the contributors. Courses, training and teaching techniques form a large sector of the book. Practical information on computers, textbooks and astronomical equipment is given, linking in with chapters on student projects and teaching techniques. The philosophical aspects and the history of astronomy are described in a chapter entitled astronomy and culture. Popularisation of astronomy is discussed including the role of planetariums and the contribution of amateur astronomers. This comprehensive and well illustrated book offers a unique overview of international teaching technology and expertise that will serve as a lasting guide to astronomers involved in education. ... Read more

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This book offers a unique review of how astronomicalinformation is handled, made available and tuned to various audiences,including education and public outreach. The information flow inastronomy is indeed illustrated from sources (cosmic objects) to end(mankind's knowledge). The experts contributing to this book have done their best to write ina way understandable to readers not necessarily hyperspecialized inastronomy, while providing specific detailed information as well asplenty of pointers and bibliographical elements. Especiallyenlightening are those `lessons learned' sections where authors make acritical review of the experience gained. This book will be read by researchers, teachers, editors, publishers,librarians, computer scientists, project managers, public relationsofficers, plus those in charge of astronomy-related institutions andassociations, as well as all persons interested in the impact ofmankind's understanding of the universe on society at large. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, published by Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 4402 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Helping them understand: astronomy for grades 5 and 6.
Author: David H. McKinnon
Publication: Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Page: 263(13)

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MADAME: I have dedicated none of my works, save Stella--offered to the liberal-minded, the free and generous friend of progress, and patron of the sciences, James Gordon Bennett, editor of the New York Herald. In this volume, Madame, I make another exception, and ask your permission to offer it to the first woman who consented to be enrolled in the list of members of the Astronomical Society of France, as foundress of this splendid work, from the very beginning of our vast association (1887); and who also desired to take part in the permanent organization of the Observatory at Juvisy, a task of private enterprise, emancipated from administrative routine. An Astronomy for Women[1] can not be better placed than upon the table of a lady whose erudition is equal to her virtues, and who has consecrated her long career to the pursuit and service of the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.
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Dennis Dawson's lab manual gives students the thrill of learning basic astronomy concepts through first hand experiences versus taking the traditional approach of rehashing preconceived observations and analysis done by astronomers. To overcome the need for access to remote observatories, Dawson has cleverly created exercises that are developed around the use of equipment that students would likely have on hand or could construct inexpensively.Students acquire the necessary commitment to understanding basic concepts, basic experimental procedures, the concept of experimental uncertainty, and the discipline of drawing conclusions from information gained first hand. ... Read more

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Get a surface-eye view of the planets! See stars exploding, black holes forming, and zoom through the solar system with comets and asteroids. Navigate the night sky using our clear detailed, maps. This book shows you the universe, using the latest amazing information from astonomers around the worls, and space probes around the galaxy. For middle and High School students. ... Read more

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An Astronomer's "Friend"
This book provides a lot of information in just 96 pages. It describes the lifespan of stars, the unique characteristics of each planet in our Solar System, the constellations and the history behind them, plus tips for star-gazers (like getting the best out of you telescope or even binocularsand what areas of the sky provide the best "show".) At the end ofthe book is a quick reference section that sums up the info intoeasy-to-read charts. There is also a page where you can find the history ofastronomy and answers to space-related questions. I plan to be anastronomer when I grow up, and this book was an excellent starting point inmy research of astronomy. ... Read more

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How do students learn astronomy? Can the World-Wide Web be used to teach effectively? In what ways do planetariums help with educating the public? These are just some of the timely questions addressed in this stimulating review of new trends in the teaching of astronomy. Based on an international meeting hosted by the University of London and the Open University (IAU Colloquium 162), this volume presents articles by experts from around the world. Teachers experienced in teaching astronomy at all levels, in Europe, North America, South America, South Africa, the former Soviet Union, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand provide a global perspective on: university education, distance learning and electronic media, how students learn, the planetarium in education, public education in astronomy, and astronomy in schools.The proceedings of the first IAU Colloquium (105), The Teaching of Astronomy, edited by Percy and Pasachoff, were first published by Cambridge in 1990 and soon became established as the definitive resource for astronomy teachers. Astronomy education has advanced enormously in the intervening seven years, and this sequel will inspire and encourage teachers of astronomy at all levels and provide them with a wealth of ideas and experience on which to build. ... Read more

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How would you like to get started today in the fascinating hobby of astronomy?

Let Be A Stargazer take you by the hand and guide you on your memorable journey through the universe around us.

From our small world we have gazed upon the cosmic ocean for thousands of years. Ancient astronomers observed points of light that appeared to move among the stars. They called these objects planets, meaning wanderers, and named them after Roman deities - Jupiter, king of the gods; Mars, the god of war; Mercury, messenger of the gods; Venus, the god of love and beauty, and Saturn, father of Jupiter and god of agriculture.

The stargazers also observed comets with sparkling tails, and meteors or shooting stars apparently falling from the sky. Since the invention of the telescope, three more planets have been discovered in our solar system. The science of astronomy is ever expanding.
Be A Stargazer will provide you with an understanding of astronomy and the universe around us. From our closest neighbors, the moon, sun and planets to the distant reaches of the universe, the stars and constellations, Be A Stargazer is your ultimate guide.

Be A Stargazer begins with a basic understanding of light and color. In the first three chapters you will learn the important role these forces play in astronomy and an understanding of the universe. Exciting experiments will help you in your learning.

Next we will examine the instruments used in astronomy and you will learn how to build a simple spectroscope from low cost materials.

Then it's on to our sun, moon and planets, where you will learn there distance from us and amazing facts about each of these bodies, and then beyond to study the meteoroids, asteroids and comets and ending up at the stars and constellations with star maps for observing the night sky. Be A Stargazer is the complete manual for beginning this exciting new hobby.
Astronomy is a hobby that will give you years of enjoyment and learning. Order Be A Stargazer - A Guide To Astronomy for you and your family now and get immediate delivery! ... Read more

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This comprehensive compendium provides information on nearly every U.S. doctoral program in physics and astronomy, plus data on most major master's programs in these fields. Information on many major Canadian programs is also included. In addition, the Graduate Programs directory lists a substantial number of related-field departments, including materials science, electrical and nuclear engineering, meteorology, medical and chemical physics, geophysics, and oceanography.

This thirtieth annual edition contains information valuable to students planning graduate study and faculty advisors, including each program's research expenditures and sources of support. A number of helpful appendices make navigating the directory a simple task.

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This comprehensive compendium provides information on nearly every US doctoral programme in physics and astronomy, plus data on most major master's programmes in these fields. Information on many major Canadian programmes is also included. In addition, the volume lists a substantial number of related-field departments, including materials science, electrical and nuclear engineering, meteorology, medical and chemical physics, geophysics and oceanography. ... Read more

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This comprehensive compendium provides information on nearly every U.S. doctoral program in physics and astronomy, plus data on most major master's programs in these fields. Information on many major Canadian programs is also included. In addition, the Graduate Programs directory lists a substantial number of related-field departments, including materials science, electrical and nuclear engineering, meteorology, medical and chemical physics, geophysics, and oceanography.

This twenty-seventh annual edition contains information valuable to students planning graduate study and faculty advisors, including each program's research expenditures and sources of support. A number of helpful appendices make navigating the directory a simple task.

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A virtually complete listing of physics and astronomy doctoral programmes and most master's programmes. It also includes programmes in nuclear engineering, medical physics, geophysics, and materials science. ... Read more

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The Sun and Its Family: The Basic Science Education Series 7: A Basic Science Unitext by Bertha Morris Parker, G. Van Biesbroeck, Laboratory Schools, University of Chicago, State of California, California State Department of Education, Row Peterson, James Teason, Yerkes Observatory, Mount Wilson Observatory, American Museum of Natural History. Paperback 1959 Printing by Row Peterson. Fifth Edition. ISBN 0596145756. EAN 9780596145750. In English. 40 Pages. Limited Collector's Edition. Rare Book, Rare Edition. ... Read more

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This wonderful book soars through the solar system offering a wealth of information about planets, stars, moons, supernovas, and so much more. Dozens of color photos and illustrations enhance this book. ... Read more

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Wonders of Creation Series
This is part of the Wonders of Creation series - we used them at our Christian homeschool co-op.Very good series!

The Astronomy Book
This is a terrible book for teaching science! It is a fair book for creation propaganda, but lousy for scientific fact. For every scientific fact, there are 3 creationist parts that give no specific scientific backing (either to support or refute). I am a conservative Christian, but this book goes too far. It seems to go out of the way to debunk scientific facts, yet provides no research to contradict or as rebuttal proof (only a few Bible verses). There are only 14 end notes for the entire book. Most of them are references to single pages in journals and magazines. With books like this, no wonder many people say Christians are illiterate to science. I wouldn't mind it if they give proof, but there isn't anything. Yet, I know there is research that back the Biblical creation view. I'm disappointed this book didn't give any.

For instance it says on page 14, "Some scientists claim the universe is anywhere from 7-20 billion years old. Scientific data do not support theses estimates. In fact many types of scientific evidence indicate the universe is only a few thousand years old." No footnotes or anything is given to support this statement. This book is full of generalizations like that without referencing specifics.

It gives the impression that hypothetical situations are imaginary rather than simply theoretical. Page 16 says "Believers in cosmic evolution say that a hypothetical (imaginary) event called the big bang started the universe." By putting imaginary in parenthesis, it is misleading and voids the scientific method. A hypothesis isn't imaginary. It is a theory. Therefore a hypothetical situation isn't imaginary, it's theoretical. This kind of bias is again without documentation for either side, yet there is abundant research for both. Just because you do not agree with a contradictory hypothesis, it does not make it imaginary. Hypothetical and imaginary do not mean the same things nor should they be used interchangeably like this. If they want to say cosmic evolution is imaginary, they should just do so, not confuse kids in the correct use of hypothetical.

It uses such vague phrases as so called, somehow, of course, and some throughout the book. These phrases have no place in a scientific text. There are lots of large pictures and drawings. The font is larger than most science texts (even for elementary school level science texts). I can only assume this was done to make the book longer. I would not purchase the other books in this Wonders of Creation series either, for the same concerns and problems exist with them.

This book is a poorly researched, pro-creationist persuasive essay themed on astronomy, not a science text as evidenced by the last page. The last page seems to almost say all science is evil and a waste of time. "Cosmic evolution and astrology trap many people in systems of belief which prevent them from ever coming to Christ for salvation...come to Jesus Christ alone for personal salvation can have wisdom and intelligence simply by asking Him for it (James 1:5). Why should we search anywhere else?"

Great Accurate Info
This is a book that appeals to 8 year olds thru adults. Excellent readable text with quality pictures that help with the understanding of Astronomy.

The Universe from a Biblical perspective at last!
Finally information about the awesome universe that God the Son, Jesus Christ, created...with helpful facts that shine the light of Biblical truth on the darkness of the evolutionary myths.Let's have more creationists publish...we need this information to refute Satan's increasing deceptions.

Must-have resource
My son and I recently completed a thorough study of The Astronomy Book, and this study guide/workbook proved to be an invaluable resource.It contained many wonderful and interesting internet links for us to go to for additional information and also provided up-to-date information for some information in the book that was in need of correction due to recent discoveries in the scientific community.

I would highly recommend you purchase this guide to use in conjunction with the book.Study guides are available for all the titles in this series.All information is presented from a Biblical worldview and creationist science platform. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Education, published by Project Innovation (Alabama) on June 22, 2003. The length of the article is 5797 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Stories of collaboration: a middle school science teacher and a physics professor.(work together to develop Astronomy-by-Inquiry course)
Author: Gregory M. Townsend
Publication: Education (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2003
Publisher: Project Innovation (Alabama)
Volume: 123Issue: 4Page: 721(12)

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