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in the classroom
Hello everyone!
It was really great meeting you in Chicago. I've started this forum topic to explore the ideas that we discussed at the workshop for incorporating Citizen Sky in the classroom. Just reply to this note to tell us about your experiences and challanges with astronomy education. This is a continuation of the things that we talked about during lunch at the workshop, but is open to everyone here at Citizen Sky. Please share your questions and comments. -mikeu
Hi Susan, Thanks for sharing that. The New Mexico Skies site looks very interesting. I wasn't aware of that one. For those just getting started with remote observing there is also the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network. BTW, the International Dark-Sky Association has materials for educators and kids about light pollution and the Great World Wide Star Count is coming up in October. -mikeu
Hi Mike and all, I have had successful experience with students observing remotely (New Mexico Skies). I have had challenges with students observing locally due to light pollution, time target is best observed, seeing conditions and/or and canopy of tree cover. Susan Kelly Physics Teacher in suburb of NYC.