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Direct linkRapp, Steve – Science Teacher, 2003
In this article, the author describes a student-centered research project he introduced to his students. In this research project, his students used images collected by telescopes at Kitt Peak National Optical Observatory (KPNO) to look for novas in the Andromeda Galaxy. This project grew out of the author's experience during a Teachers As Leaders…
Descriptors: Research Projects, Student Projects, Science Projects, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedEggensperger, Martin B. – Science Teacher, 2000
Introduces the Meteor Scatter Project (MSP) in which high school students build an automated meteor observatory and learn to monitor meteor activity. Involves students in activities such as radio frequency survey, antenna design, antenna construction, manual meteor counts, and computer board configuration and installation. (YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Uses in Education, Design, Physics
Peer reviewedRapp, Carl Steven – Science Teacher, 1993
Provides instructions for building a radio telescope for less than $120. (PR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Class Activities, Earth Science, High Schools
Peer reviewedWatson, Fletcher G. – Science Teacher, 1981
Provides an explanation and background material for the use of time lines to predict positions of five planets. (DS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education, Physics
