Universe! An Educational Forum
"If
being educated means having an informed sense of time and place, then
it is essential for a person to be familiar with the scientific aspects
of the universe and know something of its origin and structure."
— AAAS Project 2061
A Universe! education specialist has developed a cosmic survey to find out students' (and your) ideas of the universe. This three-part questionnaire launches your students on a discussion about where objects in space are located and when they formed — an introduction to the concepts of the structure and evolution of the universe. By physically manipulating images of objects in space, students represent their own mental models of the universe in space and time. The Cosmic Survey has been conducted in science museums. Would YOU like to try the survey? It's fun, and it's available here on the Web, just one click away.
Then, send your comments to us: SEUforum@cfa.harvard.edu
Grade Levels: All
For more information, please contact: Mary Dussault, mdussault@cfa.harvard.edu, (617)496-7962.
Check
it out!
Universe! An Educational
Forum Web site for more information like the cosmic survey
Space Science Education Resource Directory for a searchable database of space science education resources
Universe! An Educational Forum is hosted by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and supported by a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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