Investigating Astronomy
Investigating Astronomy

Author: Timothy Slater

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-08-07

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9781974370009

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Now superseded by a newer 4th edition, this astronomy textbook is tailored for a one-semester introductory class aimed at non-science majors.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

Published: 2014-03-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781464140853

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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

Published: 2010-09

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 1429264098

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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 Slater

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-12-10

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9781978189515

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Tailored for students taking an introductory astronomy class, this newest edition (4th) brings students the latest astronomical discoveries in an easy-to-read format by building on cutting-edge teaching and learning research that helps students learn most efficiently. Topics include night sky, formation of planets, evolution of stars and galaxies, and structure of the universe, each with easy-to-understand illustrations. Created with students in mind, this book works equally well for students taking classes assigned either the earlier 2nd or 3rd editions of this internationally published book, but at a much lower cost with updated information.

Investigating Astronomy
Investigating Astronomy

Author: Timothy F. Slater

Publisher: W. H. Freeman

Published: 2011-01-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781429210638

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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.