ASTR 4000 - Astronomy for Teachers

Institution:

University of Wyoming

Subject:

ASTR

Description:

Specifically designed for elementary school teachers. Presents basic concepts (time, seasons, light and its properties); planetary systems of the sun; the sun and stars; the Milky Way and galaxies; and cosmology and relativity. Emphasizes presenting these concepts to elementary school children. Half the class is devoted to laboratory and workshop activities to develop techniques for presenting these concepts through visual aides, demonstrations and films. Students may receive a maximum of 5 credits in a combination of ASTR 4000 and 4100. Prerequisites: 6 hours of physical or biological science, junior standing in education.

Credits:

1.00 - 5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwyo.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 766-1121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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