National Optical Astronomy Observatory

Project ASTRO

Developed by the Astronomical Society of The Pacific and coordinated in Tucson by NOAO, this unique educational program offers teachers instruction in conducting hands-on inquiry-based science activities in their classrooms plus an astronomer partner with whom to present the activities. During the ASTRO workshop, a partnership is forged that blends the teacher’s knowledge of methods and classroom discipline with the astronomer’s knowledge of and passion for astronomy. All workshops are free to teachers and astronomers, and all participants receive the new “Universe At Your Fingertips” DVD packed with hundreds of astronomy resources, lessons, and activities. The Tucson workshop also includes a night-time trip to the Kitt Peak National Observatory.

Thanks for Making the 2011 ASTRO Workshop a Big Success!

• Project ASTRO Spring Hootenanny, April 21, 2012
• Tucson—September 21-22, 2012 in the NOAO Main Conference Room (Workshop Flier)

Applications to join the Project ASTRO program are available for teachers and for astronomers.

Completed applications may be faxed to Chuck Dugan at 520-318-8451 or mailed to him at 950 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85719. For any further questions, feel free to contact Chuck at cdugan@noao.edu or 520-318-8291.