This text is designed for use in a first year high school science course and is an attempt to put basic physical science concepts into a logical order. This organization involves an historical approach, beginning with four chapters on astronomy: Modern Astronomy, The Ancient Astronomers, Astronomy - Ptolemy to Kepler, and Galileo and Newton. The…

A computer program which simulates an interstellar gas and dust cloud has been used to study Kirchhoff's laws of spectral analysis in introductory astronomy courses. The model parameters can be varied to stimulate various effects observed in actual clouds. Students are given exercises to use the program in a manner similar to a lab experiment.…

Discusses the birth of the universe and its death. Whether the universe is closed or open is also discussed. (HM)

Three variations of computer assisted instruction feedback were used with college astronomy students. On only one measure, a posttest, did subjects' achievement by treatments differ significantly. Significant differences in attitudes according to treatment group were not observed. (CP)

Describes the apparatus and procedures for conducting an experiment to measure the relative brightness and degree of polarization of the sky. (SL)

Projected trends regarding space exploration extrapolated from papers and conversations at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference are presented. (MR)

A planetarium, star projector, and projector stand all which can be built for $30 are pictured. Classroom activities involving the materials are described. (CP)

Charts, games, role playing, stories, scientific devices and research projects are ways that a teacher helped his fifth graders to learn what to look for and where to look when exploring the sky. (Author/RK)

In this interdisciplinary art and science program elementary school children visited a planetarium, learned about astronomy, and created cosmic art. Integrating art and science allows students to take a more unified look at the many parts of the world. (RM)

Highlights important 1985 science stories appearing in "Science News" under these headings: anthropology and paleontology, astronomy, behavior, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, computers and mathematics, earth sciences, environment, physics, science and society, space sciences, and technology. Each entry includes the volume and page…

A program for sixth graders to participate in a study of outer space utilizing individualized learning experiences and small group experiences. (EB)

Describes a student computer experiment that shows how the properties of the star, the temperature, and the opacity determine the nature of the observed spectrum of a star. (MLH)

Described is a method of introducing children to the study of star constellations. A detailed sample lesson is included. (SL)

This report provides information on the size and citizenship of the incoming graduate physics and astronomy class and describes student characteristics such as gender and educational background. Data are from the American Institute of Physics Enrollments and Degrees surveys for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 academic years. In 1998-1999 there were…

This study was a summative evaluation of Astronomy Village[R]: Investigating the Solar System[TM]. Funded by the National Science Foundation, Astronomy Village is designed to teach students fundamental concepts in life, earth, and physical science by having them investigate cutting-edge questions related to the solar system. In Astronomy Village…