An astronomy curriculum that meets most state standards at the elementary level.

Ninety of the best ready-to-use, hands-on activities for teaching astronomy, plus dozens of resource guides, helpful articles on student learning, and tips for creating an astronomy curriculum for any age group.

Twenty-five new classroom-tested activities, a host of resource listings and teaching suggestions, plus a guide to reliable astronomy information and activities on the web.

Includes science demonstrations, science exhibits, special event plans, and enrichment class curricula for those who are starting a science center or want to infuse new life into their present programs.

Provides 12 key characteristics for a successful collaboration and seven assessment criteria for participating in a collaborative effort.

Essays that help science center professionals improve what they do, from exhibits, education programs, strategic planning and much more.

Takes a workshop-style approach to help readers understand student reasoning abilities and identify strategies to effectively teach astronomy concepts.