#TE-03-09 Our Solar System and Beyond: Teaching Primary Science
-
- Course level: All Levels
About Course
Royal Observatory GreenwichDescription
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.
Who will you learn with?
Astronomy Education Officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Senior Manager: Astronomy Education at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Astronomy Education Officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Who developed the course?
The Royal Observatory at Greenwich was founded by Charles II in 1675. Today it is a museum and science centre offering inspiring, curriculum-linked experiences delivered by real astronomers.
What Will I Learn?
- Explain the scientific concepts behind the Sun, Earth, Moon system, the seasons, eclipses and the Solar System and interpret them in an appropriate, accurate and understandable way for your students
- Apply your knowledge and experiment with new methods of teaching space science
- Openly discuss challenging topics within the field of astronomy and space science with your class
- Reflect on your perceptions of science and scientists so that you can self-modify any perceptions that could potentially discourage students from exploring the subject further
- Identify reliable sources of information relating to cutting edge astronomy and space science and lead a discussion with your students about how real science, real people and real data relates to the world around us
Topics for this course
Tackling scary science
Welcome to the course00:00:00
Meet your course educators
Communicating space science and astronomy
Perceptions Of Science
Explain it!
Reflect on your teaching
Common misconceptions
I learned more than I expected, and it is information I want to share...and now I can sound like the expert!
The content in this course is a great first introduction to the amazing science of astronomy.
I appreciate this professional and personal tour of the galaxy.
Very thorough and informative. I am looking forward to more classes as this one has completely drawn me in. Astronomy is a fascinating topic that seems to becoming more relevant everyday.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
Tags
Target Audience
- This course is designed for primary school teachers and home educators, who have an interest in expanding their knowledge of space, the Solar System and science more broadly, and improving their primary science lessons.