Explorons l'astronomie Astronomy Handbook for Teachers
by Mary Lou Whitehorne
Explorons d'astronomie, the RASC's Astronomy Handbook for Teachers was written specifically for Canadian educators and meets the astronomy learning outcomes outlined in the Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes (the "Pan-Canadian Protocol"). The book contains instructions for hands-on activities on a wide-range of topics including Seasons, Stars, and the Solar System.
Explorons d'astronomie is also available in English under the title Skyways.
Skyways is:
- Canadian curriculum-specific
- Pre-tested by Canadian teachers
- Hands-on, interactive
- Geared for grades 5-12
- Fun and easy to use
- Cost-effective
Skyways is complete with:
- Conceptual background
- Teacher information
- Student worksheets
- Resource lists
Skyways contains sections on:
- Seasons
- Moon Phases and Tides
- Solar System
- The Sun
- Stars
- Constellations
- Distance Determination
- The Milky Way, Galaxies, and the Universe
- Telescopes
- Canadian Contributions to Astronomy
- FAQs
- And more
Spiral Bound, 114 pages
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- $26.45 US (in US)
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