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Astronomy
from the Ground Up (AFGU) provides science/nature centers
and museums with new and innovative ways to communicate the excitement
of modern astronomy to their visitors. It was created by the Astronomical
Society of the Pacific in collaboration with the National Optical
Astronomy Observatory and the Association of Science-Technology
Centers.
Project
ASTRO™ Find out more about this highly successful
national program that partners astronomers and teachers in the classroom
San
Francisco Bay Area ASTRO is a Project ASTRO National
Network Site that is run by the ASP
Family
ASTRO Discover a new program at the ASP that is developing
events and activities to share the excitement of hands-on astronomy
with families
Sharing
the Universe (STU) will help amateur astronomers find
ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of their education
and public outreach (EPO) activities by looking at what successful
clubs are doing and what "best practices" might be transferable
to other clubs or amateurs that may be struggling with EPO. New
EPO support resources and networking options will also be tested
and made available to astronomy clubs nationwide.
SOFIA Explore the invisible
universe of infra-red astronomy in a 747 at high altitudes
The
Survey of College Astronomy Teachers Add your voice
to a growing network of educators who teach introductory astronomy
at community colleges and other institutions without extensive research
programs
Cosmos
in the Classroom Symposia Learn to teach introductory
astronomy for nonscience majors more effectively
Night
Sky Network Outreach ToolKits and Training Available
from the ASP and NASA. Amateur Astronomy Clubs interested in enhancing
or expanding their public outreach and education activities are
invited to apply for membership in the "Night Sky Network,"
a new program specifically designed for amateur astronomers.
The
Universe in the Classroom is a quarterly electronic
newsletter for teachers who want to help their students learn more
about science, astronomy and the universe.
Silicon
Valley Astronomy Lectures Downloadable non-technical lectures
by noted astronomers covering recent developments in our understanding
of the universe.
SEED
Grants The ASP SEED Grant program supports the ASP's mission
to improve the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of astronomy
by encouraging active researchers to engage in public outreach,
K-14 formal education, or informal education programs or activities.
Slooh
for Schools Slooh
and the ASP have partnered to bring classroom activities that inspire
and excite students with technology, hands-on learning, and real
science experiments using professional telescopes from your own
computer.
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