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    Using an Observatory Project to Develop Professional Communication in Astronomy part of Pedagogy in Action:Library:Professional Communications Projects:Examples
    Dr. Robert Hynes, Assistant Professor, Physics & Astronomy, Louisiana State University
    This is a comprehensive project using the Highland Road Park Observatory camera. This project encompasses the formal portions for both written and spoken communication, and carries 55% of the course credit.

    Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities
    Subject: Physics:Astronomy, Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Sun Spot Analysis part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:Teaching with Data:Examples
    Bob Mackay, Clark College; Mike Clark, Carleton College
    Introductory students use Excel to graph monthly mean Greenwich sunspot numbers from 1749 to 2004 and perform a spectral analysis of the data using the free software program "Spectra". -

    Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
    Resource Type: Activities: Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities, Activities, Lab Activity
    Subject: Physics:Astronomy, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Solar and terrestrial radiation
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Various Group Activities Using Learning Assistants part of Pedagogy in Action:Library:Teaching with Learning Assistants:Examples
    Stephanie Chasteen, University of Colorado at Boulder
    Undergraduate Learning Assistants have been used to facilitate group work in a variety of ways, such as in-lecture tutorials and worksheets, group work in required recitations, and group work in optional ...

    Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities
    Subject: Chemistry, Physics:Astronomy, Physics, Biology, Mathematics

    How to use the HR diagram part of Process of Science:Examples
    David Kobilka, Central Lakes College-Brainerd
    Astronomy students learn how to use the Hertsprung-Russel diagram by plotting stellar data. HR diagram then reveals evolutionary stage of stars.

    Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities
    Subject: Physics:Astronomy