Science Shorts: Astronomies of Scale

Journal Article | September 2009

Astronomical scale is a difficult concept for elementary students to grasp when they begin studying the solar system. A school yard solar system model gives students a tangible experience of astronomical distances.…

Science 101: What are some common misconceptions to be aware of when teaching about astronomy?

Journal Article | June 2019

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue focuses on misconceptions with astronomy.

Editor’s Roundtable: International Year of Astronomy

Journal Article | March 2009

2009 has been designated the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) because it marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s telescopic observations of the Moon and other bodies in the solar system, which challenged, and…

Scope on the Skies: International Year of Astronomy

Journal Article | December 2008

This year marks the 400th anniversary of when a telescope was used for astronomical observations, and 2009 has also been designated the International Year of Astronomy—a yearlong celebration of astronomy through various…

Idea Bank: Astronomy for Students With Sensory Impairments

Journal Article | February 2009

The Space Exploration and Experience (SEE) Project and Yerkes Astrophysics Academy for Young Scientists (YAAYS)—both at the University of Chicago’s Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin—are designed to promote…

Editor's Roundtable: Adding some STEAM to Astronomy

Journal Article | June 2014

Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Idea Bank: Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy

Journal Article | December 2008

In 1609, Galileo Galilei turned his telescope to the night sky and began a series of observations of the cosmos. These observations, together with the work of Johannes Kepler and other scientists of the time,…

Students Teaching Students: Launching interest in astronomy

Journal Article | April 2003

A group of educators and astronomers train high school students to teach astronomy to elementary students and their families. The main goal of the program is to promote careers in science and science education to…

National Astronomy Day: Bringing the Universe to Your Students

Journal Article | January 2012

The authors discuss National Astronomy Day and demonstrate how to successfully bring astronomy into the school. Browse this collection of ideas for "bringing astronomy to the people."