Learn@ ASP Online Workshop: Astronomical Phenomena in the Classroom
Join Brian Kruse, ASP's Director, Teacher Learning Center and Formal Education Programs, on September 9, 2025 for a Learn@ ASP Online Workshop - Astronomical Phenomena in the Classroom.
The recent solar eclipses presented a fantastic anchoring phenomenon everyone in the country was able to experience. It was easy to get learners excited about astronomy when all they had to do was look up. So, what do we do now to take advantage of the excitement to keep them engaged in space science? At times it is a bit of a mystery of what constitutes an anchoring phenomenon for space science instruction.
In this session, educators from The Astronomical Society of the Pacific will engage participants in an exploration of a variety of anchoring phenomena to actively engage learners in astronomy content. These may include phenomena leading to questions such as: Why is the night sky dark? How does a telescope help to see faint and distant objects? How do we know the Earth goes around the Sun when we seem to see the opposite?
Participants will receive information for exploring these topics in greater depth, along with resources to help implement 3-dimensional learning of space science in the classroom.
Participants will gain the following through participation in the workshop:
Familiarity with a variety of astronomical phenomena and how to potentially incorporate them into their curriculum.
Improved skill at identifying analogous phenomena that could potentially stand in for inaccessible astronomical phenomena.
Strategies we have found to successful at engaging learners of all ages.
Access to astronomy experts who will facilitate the workshop.
A certificate of completion for participating in 2 clock hours of professional development.
Registration: $40
Attendance/Refund Policy
Live attendance is strongly encouraged and expected in order to get the most out of the interactive session. Full refund is available for cancellations up to 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. If you need to cancel please email learn@astrosociety.org.
