Window to the Universe is a new teaching resource designed for students in Years 9–10 across Australia. Comprising 21 lessons arranged in three sections, it first introduces students to the Basic Science of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, then tackles the key concepts and components in the Universe with Science in the Sky and lastly covers astronomical techniques and technology with Astronomy Technology. Engaging the World provides numerous examples of how the Square Kilometre Array and other science and technology is communicated in Australia and New Zealand.
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- Window to the Universe
5.7 MB PDF, 139 pages - Engaging the World
6.1 MB PDF, 44 pages
or individual sections of Window to the Universe:
- Introduction
3.6 MB PDF, 7 pages - Basic Science of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
4.5 MB PDF, 28 pages - Science of the Sky
4.3 MB PDF, 30 pages - Astronomy and Technology
7.7 MB PDF, 62 pages - Astronomy in the curriculum
2.6 MB PDF, 13 pages
A set of resources has also been designed for the New Zealand curricula (Science and Social Science) available from the National Science and Technology Roadshow website.
The Square Kilometre Array Presenters Toobox
This resource provides you with the building blocks to deliver an engaging presentation relating to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and a range of related topics. Keynote and Powerpoint versions are available, along with a users guide containing instructions and slide notes.
- SKA Presenters Toolbox
12 MB PDF, 46 pages - SKA Presenters Toolbox - PowerPoint
63 MB, ppt / zip - SKA Presenters Toolbox - Keynote
69 MB, key / zip - 'Space is Big' SKA presentation for students - PowerPoint
95 MB, ppt (w/ video and music) / zip
If you are a High School teacher in Australia and wish to receive a hard copy of this resource, please complete your details here.