Sidewalk Astronomy: Students and teachers take astronomy to the street

by: Dennis Erickson and Danielle M. Friedland

After sharing his large telescope with passersby on a busy street corner in Chicago, the author started the Sidewalk Astronomy Club to involve students in the experience. As a result sidewalk astronomy has become a great means for bringing together people from all walks of life, and the project has successfully combined science learning with positive change for the community.

Details

Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2000Stock # tst00_067_05_44Volume 067Issue 05

NSTA Press produces classroom-ready activities, hands-on approaches to inquiry, relevant professional development, the latest scientific education news and research, assessment and standards-based instruction.

Learn More