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http://www.cascaeducation.ca
 

 

 

Recent changes to include astronomy in the elementary and secondary science curricula have left many elementary and science teachers feeling displaced. Enter the Canadian Astronomical Society’s new Education website! This definitive, bilingual website aims to fulfill the needs of all Canadians teaching and learning astronomy.

 

      For Teachers:

        * Provincial curriculum expectations

        * Current events

        * Teaching resources (elementary, secondary and post-secondary)

        * Complete unit plans

        * A “how-to” on teaching astronomy

                               * Astronomy education newsletters

 

For Students:

*  Frequently asked questions (and answers!)

*  Science fair ideas

*  Canadian Junior Astronomer Program

*  Observing the stars

*  Careers in astronomy

*  Astronomy websites

*  Canadian astronomer of the month

*  Guide and scout requirements

*  Astronomy glossary

 

 

* History of astronomy in Canada

* Camping astronomy

* Observing the night sky

* Solar observing

* Current events

* Interactive event calendar

* Interactive search

* Science centres and planetaria

* Guide to buying telescopes

* Tour of the Universe

* Family astronomy

* Astronomy clubs.....and more!

For Everyone interested in Astronomy: