Our Solar System and Beyond: Teaching Primary Science
Improve your knowledge of space science to help you deliver primary science lessons with this free online teaching course from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
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3 weeks
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3 hours
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Understand the Solar System and how to teach it with real-life astronomers
Understanding the Solar System and how to teach it can be a tricky business. Fortunately astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich are here to help.
In this online course, they’ll help you understand space, address some common misconceptions, and introduce you to the science and people behind real-life, cutting-edge discoveries.
You’ll also find out how to select the most appropriate resources for your primary science lessons. You’ll explore digital resources, museum tips, video chats and podcasts, and find out what works best for your students.
What topics will you cover?
Week 1 - Tackling scary science
- Communicating space science and astronomy
- Perceptions of science
- Explain astronomical concepts
- Reflect on your teaching
- Common misconceptions
Week 2 - Teaching primary science and beyond
- Teaching astronomy
- Going off-curriculum
Week 3 - New science - taking it beyond the classroom
- Real science, real scientists, real data
- Science outside the classroom
- What next? Incorporating new ideas in the classroom
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