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STaRS: Space Science Teaching and Resource Site

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2013

Glen Mackie*
Affiliation:
Carter Observatory, PO Box 2909, Wellington, New Zealand; Glen.Mackie@vuw.ac.nzhttp://www.vuw.ac.nz/~mackie
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Abstract

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A World Wide Web site has been developed by astronomers and educators at Carter Observatory. STaRS is the Space science Teaching and Resource Site (www.vuw.ac.nz/~mackie/STaRS.html) and its objectives are to (1) present astronomy investigations for 8 to 12 year olds and (2) promote topical astronomy and space science studies for a general audience. The educational investigations drawn from local and international sources and the resources provided to teachers are described. The structure and content of the general audience pages are summarised. Details of site promotion and usage and critical comment from users and educators are given.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 2000

References

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