BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//astrosociety.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:6c3c1e9e-8bd8-4dbe-87fc-27d8b7fa5f6c X-WR-CALDESC:This workshop was on 9/23 and has been moved out to 9/30. \n\n Join Tony Smith\, ASP's Online Learning Program Specialist\, and Shanil Vi rani\, ASP's Cosmic Engagement Specialist on September 23\, 2025 for a Lea rn@ ASP Online Workshop - Astrology and Astronomy: Using the Night Sky to Teach Scientific Reasoning.\n\nAstrology and astronomy once shared a commo n sky — rooted in observation\, wonder\, and the human drive to understand the cosmos. Over time\, however\, they diverged: astronomy became a data- driven science\, while astrology evolved into a symbolic and cultural prac tice. In this 2 hour workshop\, participants will explore that historical split not to dismiss\, but to engage in a respectful\, evidence-based dial ogue that models how to teach scientific reasoning with empathy and rigor. \n\nEducators will gain tools to help students critically examine what mak es a claim scientific\, distinguish science from pseudoscience\, and refle ct on the role of evidence\, testability\, and revision in the scientific process. Participants will walk away with NGSS-supportive strategies\, cla ssroom-ready activities\, and the confidence to navigate complex conversat ions about science\, belief\, and the nature of knowing — all through the lens of the night sky.\n\nIdeal for high school and general education coll ege instructors.\n\nThis workshop takes place in one 2 hour session.\n\nPa rticipants will gain the following through participation in the workshop: \n\n Tools to confidently teach the difference between science and pseu doscience using NGSS-aligned strategies.\n Historical and conceptual co ntext to explore the shared origins and modern divergence of astrology and astronomy.\n Ready-to-use classroom activities and discussion prompts that promote critical thinking and scientific reasoning.\n Access to as tronomy education experts and peer educators for discussion\, Q&A\, and in structional support.\n A certificate of completion for 2 hours of profe ssional development through the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.\n\nRe gistration: $40\n\nAttendance/Refund Policy\n\nLive attendance is strongly encouraged and expected in order to get the most out of the interactive s ession. A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live or who would like to review the content. Full refund is available for cancell ations up to 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. If you need to ca ncel please email learn@astrosociety.org. X-WR-RELCALID:50eb20b998e7f7f1d012b6dc170211eb X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RDATE:20251102T020000 RDATE:20261101T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20260308T020000 RDATE:20270314T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5c4dc59f-0512-49ae-b37c-260594fdc504 DTSTAMP:20260421T162821Z DESCRIPTION:This workshop was on 9/23 and has been moved out to 9/30. \n\nJ oin Tony Smith\, ASP's Online Learning Program Specialist\, and Shanil Vir ani\, ASP's Cosmic Engagement Specialist on September 23\, 2025 for a Lear n@ ASP Online Workshop - Astrology and Astronomy: Using the Night Sky to T each Scientific Reasoning.\n\nAstrology and astronomy once shared a common sky — rooted in observation\, wonder\, and the human drive to understand the cosmos. Over time\, however\, they diverged: astronomy became a data-d riven science\, while astrology evolved into a symbolic and cultural pract ice. In this 2 hour workshop\, participants will explore that historical s plit not to dismiss\, but to engage in a respectful\, evidence-based dialo gue that models how to teach scientific reasoning with empathy and rigor. \n\nEducators will gain tools to help students critically examine what mak es a claim scientific\, distinguish science from pseudoscience\, and refle ct on the role of evidence\, testability\, and revision in the scientific process. Participants will walk away with NGSS-supportive strategies\, cla ssroom-ready activities\, and the confidence to navigate complex conversat ions about science\, belief\, and the nature of knowing — all through the lens of the night sky.\n\nIdeal for high school and general education coll ege instructors.\n\nThis workshop takes place in one 2 hour session.\n\nPa rticipants will gain the following through participation in the workshop: \n\n Tools to confidently teach the difference between science and pseu doscience using NGSS-aligned strategies.\n Historical and conceptual co ntext to explore the shared origins and modern divergence of astrology and astronomy.\n Ready-to-use classroom activities and discussion prompts that promote critical thinking and scientific reasoning.\n Access to as tronomy education experts and peer educators for discussion\, Q&A\, and in structional support.\n A certificate of completion for 2 hours of profe ssional development through the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.\n\nRe gistration: $40\n\nAttendance/Refund Policy\n\nLive attendance is strongly encouraged and expected in order to get the most out of the interactive s ession. A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live or who would like to review the content. Full refund is available for cancell ations up to 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. If you need to ca ncel please email learn@astrosociety.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T030001 LOCATION: SUMMARY:Learn@ ASP Online Workshop - Astrology and Astronomy: Using the Nig ht Sky to Teach Scientific Reasoning END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR