Student Activity Document (view PDF)
The following are videos from Dr. Loren Anderson AT West Virginia University’s Astronomy department.
They are short clips from the his 2nd lecture given to the DSPIRA Teachers during July 2019.
Astronomy
Astronomy Activity : Understanding Celestial Coordinate Systems
A quick introduction to different coordinate systems used in astronomy
Equipment and preparation
- Equipment
- The student worksheet and a computer for the supporting videos. No telescope is needed.
- Before you start
- Read the teacher notes before introducing celestial coordinates. Select the video clips that support your worksheet discussion.
- Planning your time
- Review the tasks before scheduling a class. A classroom duration has not been confirmed for this lesson.
All 8 lessons in Astronomy Published July 23, 2020