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KidSpace

KidSpace classes use hands-on activities to engage kids and parents in science learning

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Family Workshops

Family Workshops, for parents together with their kids, teach simple strategies to get kids thinking like scientists at home, in the park, and at the museum

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Kids Blast Off Days

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Tweens and Teens

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Scouts

February is Adler Scout Month!

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Homeschool Workshops

Enrich your home school's science unit with creative lessons based on best practices in astronomy education

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Progams for Adults

Sky Viewing

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Modern and Historical Perspectives

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Cosmology

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Navigation

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Imaging the Universe

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Controversies

Adler's newest discussion series pits two experts against each other to debate the hottest science topics in the news! Includes audience Q&A, plus snacks and drinks for purchase.

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SCE 521-Astronomy for Teachers- SPRING 2008

Instructor: Laura J. Coirier
Phone: (847)947-5220
E-mail: lcoirier@nl.edu
Direct (847)540-6666 (before 9pm)

Adler instructor: Dr. Michael Mott
Phone: (312) 322-0514
E-mail: mmott@adlerplanetarium.org

Course Description:

Explores selected topics in astronomy and cosmology relevant to the K-8 science curriculum using a laboratory-based approach. Although other instructional methodologies will be examined, this course will focus on using a traditional lecture/lab format as an exemplary model for teaching and learning astronomy.

Topics include:

•Observation of the nighttime sky
•Study of constellations
•Applications of physics concepts
•Historical development of concepts and theories
•Recent discoveries and current notions about space-time
•Electromagnetic radiation
•The structure of the universe
•The development of stars and the solar system

Considers technology of and issues in space exploration.


		Education Course Descriptions Back to Courses & Lectures KidSpace Family Workshops Kids Blast Off Days Tweens and Teens Scouts in Space Homeschool Workshops Programs for Adults Classroom Connections KidSpace KidSpace classes use hands-on activities to engage kids and parents in science learning Check back soon for more KidSpace classes. Family Workshops Family Workshops, for parents together with their kids, teach simple strategies to get kids thinking like scientists at home, in the park, and at the museum Check back soon for more Family Workshops. Kids Blast Off Days Check back soon for more Kids Blast Off Days. Tweens and Teens Check back soon for more Tweens and Teens classes. Scouts February is Adler Scout Month! Check back soon for more Scouts classes. Homeschool Workshops Enrich your home school's science unit with creative lessons based on best practices in astronomy education Check back soon for more homeschool workshops. Progams for Adults Sky Viewing Check back soon for more SkyViewing classes. Modern and Historical Perspectives Check back soon for more Modern and Historical Perspectives classes. Cosmology Check back soon for more Cosmology classes. Navigation Check back soon for more Navigation classes. Imaging the Universe Check back soon for more Imaging the Universe classes. Controversies Adler's newest discussion series pits two experts against each other to debate the hottest science topics in the news! Includes audience Q&A, plus snacks and drinks for purchase. Check back soon for more Controversies. Classroom Connections SCE 521-Astronomy for Teachers- SPRING 2008 Instructor: Laura J. Coirier Phone: (847)947-5220 E-mail: lcoirier@nl.edu Direct (847)540-6666 (before 9pm) Adler instructor: Dr. Michael Mott Phone: (312) 322-0514 E-mail: mmott@adlerplanetarium.org Course Description: Explores selected topics in astronomy and cosmology relevant to the K-8 science curriculum using a laboratory-based approach. Although other instructional methodologies will be examined, this course will focus on using a traditional lecture/lab format as an exemplary model for teaching and learning astronomy. Topics include: •Observation of the nighttime sky •Study of constellations •Applications of physics concepts •Historical development of concepts and theories •Recent discoveries and current notions about space-time •Electromagnetic radiation •The structure of the universe •The development of stars and the solar system Considers technology of and issues in space exploration.