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Title

Teaching Astronomy? Why and How?

Abstract

This paper, delivered to an audience of astronomers and schoolteachers, explains why astronomy should be part of the school curriculum, but often is not. It suggests some actions which astronomers and teachers can take to improve the situation.

Date

01/06/2007

Citation

Percy, J. R. (2006). Teaching Astronomy? Why and How? Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (JAAVSO), 35, 248–254.

Type of Publication

Article

Author(s)

Percy, John R.

Content

Miscellaneous Astronomy Content

Construct

Academic Social/Discourse | General Teaching | Policy analysis/curricula

Methodology

Blank

Research Setting

School

Target Group

Teachers > In-Service | Multi-aged groups | Other

Institution(s)

University of Toronto

Journal Name

Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (JAAVSO)

Peer-Reviewed Status

Yes

Publisher

American Association of Variable Star Observers

Volume

35

Issue Number

1

ISSN

0271-9053 (Print), 2380-3606 (Online)

Resource Type

Position Paper/Editorial

Nation(s) of Study

Canada

Language

English

URL

https://www.aavso.org/apps/jaavso/article/2386/

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