Category Archives: Science Education
Chasing Shadows and Eating the Moon
Several years ago, a speaker told the audience at a conference I was attending how elementary teachers have very few opportunities for professional development in the area of science, and take advantage of fewer. The amount of professional development in … Continue reading
A Teachable Moment?
This past April, while attending the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference in St. Louis, Missouri, a friend came up to me and asked what I thought of the image of the black hole. My reply: “what black hole?” The … Continue reading
Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors to the Universe
The phrase a “window to the universe” has become ubiquitous every time a new observatory or astronomical instrument is built. While there is a certain aesthetic to the phrase, when applied so often it becomes easy to not think about … Continue reading
The Centrality of Phenomena
The quest for relevance and equity in science education Those of us who work in science education and outreach, including the staff at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, do so out of a sense of hope and belief our … Continue reading
Musings on the Planet 