Project ASTRO How-To Manual for Teachers and Astronomers

This practical guide, by the staff of Project ASTRO, contains a wealth of information on how to create successful teacher-astronomer partnerships in your community. It is available for purchase online at the ASP's AstroShop. Click here for the table of contents.

This manual gives tips on:

• What makes a successful partnership
• Finding a partner teacher
• Finding a partner astronomer
• Partnership strategies and possibilities
• Expectations and planning
• Integrating the astronomer into the classroom
• Getting started and the first visit
• Roles and responsibilities for teachers and astronomers
• Involving the school and community
• Getting support and publicity
• Star parties, astronomy clubs and other good ideas

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