Investigating Astronomy

Investigating Astronomy
Author: Timothy Slater
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2017-08-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781974370009

Now superseded by a newer 4th edition, this astronomy textbook is tailored for a one-semester introductory class aimed at non-science majors. This edition brings the latest astronomical discoveries together with cutting-edge teaching and learning strategies designed specifically to improve student learning and retention.

Investigating Astronomy

Investigating Astronomy
Author: Roger Freedman
Publisher: WH Freeman
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781464140853

With a vision of capturing the latest developments in astronomy education research, this textbook focuses on conceptual understanding, visual literacy, and inquiry-based learning. Tim Slater and Roger Freedman’s concise, yet highly detailed (15 chapter) text explores core topics showing how astronomers study and decipher the universe’s underlying processes. This helps students approach the subject from a professional scientist’s perspective and provides a deeper insight into investigating astronomy. Investigating Astronomy is available with LaunchPad. LaunchPad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including LearningCurve adaptive quizzing. See ‘Instructor Resources’ and ‘Student Resources’ for further information.

Conducting Astronomy Education Research

Conducting Astronomy Education Research
Author: Janelle M. Bailey
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2010-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1429264098

Tim Slater and Roger Freedman have worked to improve astronomy and overall science education for many years. Now, they’ve partnered to create a new textbook, a re-envisioning of the course, focused on conceptual understanding and inquiry-based learning. Investigating Astronomy: A Conceptual Approach to the Universe is a brief, 15-chapter text that employs a variety of activities and experiences to encourage students to think like a scientist.

Investigating Astronomy

Investigating Astronomy
Author: Timothy F. Slater
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-01-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781429210638

Re-envisioning the way astronomy is taught, this book focuses on conceptual understanding and inquiry-based learning, while ensuring that common maths problems are addressed. It is a brief, 15-chapter text that employs a variety of activities and experiences to encourage students to think like a scientist.