Astronomy Aligned: Mastering the Solar Eclipse and Student Engagement
Engage students with the upcoming eclipse on April 8th by using Mastering Astronomy. Join author Jeffrey Bennett for innovative teaching strategies and interactive tools.
Jeffrey Bennett, Author, University of Colorado at Boulder
Join author Jeffrey Bennett for an engaging webinar on leveraging the upcoming eclipse on April 8th as a unique student engagement opportunity. Explore student-centered teaching approaches through Mastering Astronomy, including interactive tools and Study Area videos, to enhance student interest and to maximize the impact of this celestial event in your classroom.
About the speaker
Jeffrey Bennett, Author, University of Colorado at Boulder
Jeffrey Bennett holds a B.A. in biophysics from UC San Diego, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Colorado. He specializes in science and math education and has taught at every level from preschool through graduate school. Career highlights include serving 2 years as a visiting senior scientist at NASA headquarters, proposing and helping to develop the Voyage scale model solar system on the National Mall, and creating the free app Totality by Big Kid Science for solar eclipses. He is the lead author of textbooks in astronomy, astrobiology, mathematics, and statistics; of critically acclaimed books for the general public on topics including global warming, Einstein's theory of relativity, the search for extraterrestrial life, and math and science teaching; and of seven children's science books, all selected for the Story Time From Space program. His websites include www.jeffreybennett.com and his educational websites include www.BigKidScience.com, grade8science.com, and www.globalwarmingprimer.com.