Science Play: Using Theater in the Classroom to Teach Astronomy

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Dec 2007

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #211, #70.06; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 39, p.861

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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I present a new course on science plays and cosmology created in collaboration with the department of Theater and Dance at Amherst College. The course guides the student through our evolving view of cosmology, pausing to focus on pivotal moments in our understanding of the universe. In addition to these key ideas, the course examines a selection of plays which use astronomy or physics to delve into the scientific process, including plays by Brecht, Frayn, and Stoppard. After exploring major current topics in astrophysics at a non-technical level as well as the roles of the playwright, director and actor in giving life to the science play, the course culminates in a final project. In novel approach to evaluating scientific understanding, students are called upon to translate topics in cosmology to the stage. I will describe class exercises that were developed for this course and methods used in the class to explore ideas in Astronomy with the help of theater and movement. I provide a link to a list of resources and materials that can be used to determine how to incorporate theater into an introductory Astronomy course to increase student interest and enhance scientific understanding.

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