Computer Science – Learning
Scientific paper
Aug 2004
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004head....8.2706d&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, HEAD meeting #8, #27.06; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 36, p.965
Computer Science
Learning
Scientific paper
We have developed a targeted set of activities, presentations, and assessments that immerse teachers in learning about two key themes from the National Science Education Standards: origin and evolution of the universe, and the unifying concept of models, evidence, and explanation in science. Students of all ages come to the astronomy classroom with their own ideas and internal models of how the universe works. Our strategy for addressing these prior notions is to elicit ideas up front, prompt a discussion of the nature of models in astronomy, and then illustrate how models change as new evidence and ideas are brought to bear. Our ``Modeling the Universe" investigations provide a context and motivation for learning about NASA's Structure and Evolution of the Universe space science missions as tools for testing astronomical models and theories. This poster will outline the educational materials and resources we have developed, and will demonstrate how these can be adapted or enhanced in various classroom environments. Visit the ``Modeling the Universe" website at http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/seuforum/mtu/
This work was funded under the NASA Office of Space Science Education and Public Outreach Program.
Bartolone Lindsay
Craig Nathaniel
Dussault M.
Gould R. R.
Grier Jennifer
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