Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy

Blog Post | March 2013

I’m already a fan of the Uncovering Student Ideas series, but authors Page Keeley and Cary Sneider piqued my interest with the 45 new formative assessment probes in this latest volume, Uncovering Student Ideas in…

Astronomy resources (mostly free)

Blog Post | November 2009

Judging by the large audience, teachers love teaching astronomy, and of course they love free resources, too. John McFarland of the Johannes Kepler Project delivered both (in period costume!), sharing an annotated list…

Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy Collection:2017

Collection | September 2017

Online Courses: MSU National Teachers Enhancement Network: Astronomy for Teachers

Workshop | January 2017

Astronomy has long been a subject that captures the imagination of young students and provides a framework for teaching many kinds of science. This course, specially designed for practicing science teachers at the…

Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy: 45 New Formative Assessment Probes

Collection | November 2017

Eclipse Resources

Page | March 2023

Kick-start your planning for the upcoming eclipse events. Solar Eclipses are exciting astronomical events that can provide a great opportunity for teachers and students to learn about the science of astronomy and…

Advertising in Science Scope

Page | March 2020

When middle school teachers need fresh ideas on what to teach and how to teach it, they turn to Science Scope. It’s the perfect environment for advertising science-related products and services.Audience: Middle/junior…

Advertising in The Science Teacher

Page | March 2020

No other journal meets the needs of high school educators the way The Science Teacher does. It specializes in the topics and issues that teachers care about most—which makes it the ideal editorial environment to…

NSTA Press® Sample Chapters

Page | May 2020

NSTA Press® Sample Chapters Looking for Science Activities? NSTA Press publishes science activities for teachers of kindergarten through college on a wide range of topics. We've posted sample chapters and activities from our books for free download so you can look inside. Be sure to search our online bookstore for…

Career of the Month: Astronomer

Journal Article | September 2022

Astronomers study objects that are outside of the Earth’s realm, such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies. Chris Carilli is an astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which operates the…

Making Science Personal

Journal Article | January 2021

General education college astronomy courses offer instructors both a unique audience and a unique challenge. For many students, such a course may be their first time encountering a stand-alone astronomy class, and it is…

Making the Most of the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Double-Header October 14, 2023, and April 8, 2024

Journal Article | July 2023

The Fram Polar Expedition and Determining Latitude From Stars

Journal Article | March 2023