We review some of the key features of hands-on astronomy as applied in secondary and college classrooms. This field has experienced rapid growth, diversification, and numerous successes. We attempt to identify common features of successful programs, review hands-on activities in a few specific programs, identify obstacles to success, and finally as an example, review recent successes of the Hands-On Universe astronomical exploration program.
Date
01/01/1996
Citation
Pennypacker, C. & Asbell-Clarke, J. 1996, in ASP Conference Series 89, Astronomy education: current developments, future coordination, ed J. A. Percy, (San Francisco: ASP), 61
