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 two-day 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. In the workshops both partners receive Universe At Your Fingertips, a resource book containing seventy-seven lesson plans organized progressively from the solar system to galaxies. The workshop also includes a trip to Kitt Peak National Observatory for the Nightly Observing Program.

Upcoming Fall Workshop: September 18-19, 2009

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.