Skyways - Astronomy Handbook for Teachers (LSE)

Description: Skyways — Astronomy Handbook for Teachers This publication of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is ideal for teachers, youth groups leaders, and anyone interested in hands-on astronomy education. The spiral-bound book includes hands-on, interactive activities geared to the upper elementary and middle school levels that were pre-tested by teachers. Topics include seasons, moon phases and tides, the Sun, the solar system, stars, constellations, galaxies, distance determination, the universe, telescopes and more. For astronomers in Canada, the activities are Canadian curriculum-specific. Skyways also includes conceptual background, teacher information, student worksheets and resource lists.