Educational Resources for Teachers
The TAAA is a participating partner with the Night Sky Network, to
bring news of specific NASA projects to help spread the excitement
of space and Earth science, as well as the technology that
advances the science.
School Star Party Scheduling Coordinator
Paul Moss
520 240-2084
school-star-party [at] tucsonastronomy.org
Star Party Request Form and Instructions [DOC]
Night Sky Network Outreach Toolkits
Through our partnership with the Night Sky Network's outreach
program, TAAA offers a selection of educational toolkits. Toolkits
include astronomy projects and activities on a number of topics.
The School Star Party
Coordinator can provide information about available topics.
NEW Supernova Toolkit Now Available!
This Supernova Toolkit will help you explain "extreme astronomy"
to the public with fun, interactive demonstrations, games, and
presentations. What is "extreme astronomy"? Maybe you should try
the toolkit yourself. The kit reviewers said:
"This kit is an excellent tool to introduce the great drama -
the life and death of stars - that is being played out in our
universe."
"All ages will enjoy understanding how our atmosphere and
magnetic field protects us from cosmic rays, gamma rays, and
x-rays. But they'll be amazed when they learn what our universe
would be like without supernovae!"
Complete List of Night Sky Network
Toolkits
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Planet Quest: Explains planet detection techniques
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Our Galaxy, Our Universe: Scale model of the Milky Way
galaxy and the Universe
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Black Hole Survival Kit: What is a black hole and how does
it affect objects nearby
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Telescopes – Eyes on the Universe: Explains basic principles
of optics, the human eye, and observing
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Shadows and Silhouettes: Covers lunar phases, eclipses, and
transits
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Exploring the Solar System: Scale model of solar system and NASA
exploration of planets
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GLOBE at Night: Light pollution principles
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Supernova! Life cycle of massive stars, touches on life cycle of
sun-like stars
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Solar Scope: Provides a white light image of the sun suitable for
small group viewing.
All toolkits include Resources CD and a training DVD. The CDs
contain PowerPoint presentations, along with scripts and
background information. All projects are described on the DVDs.
All projects are easy to do. You can pick and choose which part
you want to demonstrate.
Additional School Projects and Resources
Night Sky Network
Nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the
science, technology and inspiration of NASA's missions to the
general public.
 NASA
Space Place
Source for hands-on activity guides, games and projects. These are
simple, NASA-mission-related, structured activities for group
settings or for kids and parents to do independently.
 StarChild
Learning Center for Young Astronomers
See "In the Classroom" link for resources and projects.
NASA Imagine the Universe
Site provides lesson plans and resources for students age 14 and
up, and for anyone interested in learning about our universe.
Includes lesson plans related to algebra II, high school physics
and chemistry, as well as middle school mathematics in "The
Teacher's Corner." Also see,
Teacher Resources
 National
Outstanding Young Astronomer Award
Would you like to recognize the outstanding achievements of a high
school student in the United States? The Astronomical League offers
annual awards to exceptional young
astronomers. |
