UM Astronomy Resources: Education Book Collection
What follows is a list of teaching resources for use in department classes. (They are not for sale!)
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Title/Name | Description | Label ID |
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Norton's Star Atlas | The maps in the Atlas indicate the positions of over 8,400 stars and 600 nebulae | B01 |
Full Moon | Collection of images from Apollo missions. | B02 |
Mathematical Astronomy Morsels | Explores the frequency of blue moons, planetary grouping, and a great deal more. | D01 |
Black Holes | Explores mysteries of black holes | G01 |
Rocks From Space | second edition; a nontechnical introduction of meteorites, asteroids, comets, and impact craters | I01 |
National Science Education Standards | Offers a coherent vision of what it means to be scientifically literate, describing what all students should understand and be able to do at different grade levels in various science categories | K01 |
West's Great Ideas for Teaching Astronomy | second edition; A response to requests from teachers for ideas on how to improve their teaching in astronomy | K02 |
Great Ideas for Teaching Astronomy | third edition; provides astronomy teachers of all levels with encouragement in the art of teaching and support for trying new approaches | K03 |
The Universe at Your Fingertips | An astronomy activities and resource handbook | L01 |
More Universe at Your Fingertips | A sequel to The Universe at Your Fingertips that includes astronomy activities; also L02a | L02 |
Passport to the Stars | Helps readers master all the basic techniques needed to fully enjoy and appreciate the magnificent wonders of the night sky | L03 |
Project Star | L04 |