Describes the progression of activities used in an astronomy unit that involved writing to learn and think. (FL)

Surveys resources of astronomical information. Includes bibliographies of books and articles on the solar system in general as well as all of the bodies that occur in the solar system. Lists slide sets available from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. (CW)

Provides a review of science news stories reported in "Science News" during 1987. References each item to the volume and page number in which the subject was addressed. Contains references on astronomy, behavior, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, earth sciences, environment, mathematics and computers, paleontology and anthropology, physics, science…

During the spring of 2004, the Statistical Research Center (SRC) of the American Institute of Physics sent a questionnaire to all 797 degree-granting physics and astronomy departments in the US. The purpose of this questionnaire, "The Academic Workforce Survey," was to determine the number of faculty positions in physics and astronomy, the number…

This report will document the changes in the number and citizenship of incoming graduate physics and astronomy students. It will provide student characteristics, such as gender, age, and the type of program in which they are enrolled. It will also discuss the educational backgrounds of the incoming students, highlighting differences between US and…

The goal of this resource notebook is to provide activities selected by astronomers and classroom teachers, comprehensive resource lists and bibliographies, background material on astronomical topics, and teaching ideas from experienced astronomy educators. Activities are grouped into several major areas of study in astronomy including lunar…

This teaching unit is designed to help students in grades 4-8 explore the concept of measurement in the context of aeronautics. The units in this series have been developed to enhance and enrich mathematics, science, and technology education and to accommodate different teaching and learning styles. Each unit consists of a storyline presenting the…

This document consists of the five consecutive issues of the journal "Imagine..." published during volume year 4. Typical journal articles cover teaching academically talented secondary students in the following focus areas: (1) planning ahead for college; (2) history and archaeology; (3) physics and astronomy; (4) the global society; and (5)…

This 23-minute videotape takes children, grades K-4, on a tour of the nine planets of our solar system and explains vital statistics and interesting facts about each. Key terms such as rotation, revolution, and orbit, are explained. A hands-on activity that can be used to demonstrate how Saturn's moons actually create its beautiful rings is also…

Describes how animated drawings can be simply prepared and used effectively as a teaching aid in science. (JR)

Reviews the research studies related to astronomy education at the elementary, secondary, and college levels, and makes recommendations for continued research in this area. (JR)

Highlights major accomplishments, developments, and research in the sciences during 1982, focusing on the space sciences, astronomy, medicine, biology, psychology, chemistry, physics, environment, and zoology. Includes a brief statement of the 1982 Nobel Prize winners' research in medicine, chemistry, and physics. (JN)

Parts 1 and 2 (SE 524 424 and 527 089) described Flesch readability for determining a text's reading level and results of applying the test to astronomy/physics textbooks. This part presents results for a new sample of texts, including calculus-level texts. A comparison with high school physics texts is provided. (JM)

Provides rationale (philosophical and practical) for teaching astronomy in secondary schools, suggesting that astronomical subject matter be incorporated into such areas as the physical sciences and mathematics rather than introducing an astronomy course. Also discusses careers in astronomy and ways to help teachers to reintroduce astronomy into…

A description and short extract are given of a tabulated history of astronomy, in which particular emphasis is placed on the interaction of astronomy with various disciplines. (Author/SK)