One of ICRAR’s projects to support teachers in the classroom is creating a suite of program resources to deliver astronomy focused lessons in the classroom.
Each lesson program will have a series of resources to assist teachers. These resources will include:
- Lesson Overview
- Accompanying Resources
- Slide Deck
- Worksheets & Printable Resources
First available lesson – The Electromagnetic Spectrum
This lesson focuses on understanding the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Students will learn about the electromagnetic spectrum by:
- Working together to create a spectrum.
- Exploring what light is and the relationship between wavelength and energy.
- Listing through the different types of light and understanding their uses in our everyday lives.
- Investigating images of celestial objects in different types of light and the application of the electromagnetic spectrum in astronomy.
Resources
Electromagnetic Spectrum – Lesson Plan
Electromagnetic Spectrum – Accompanying Teacher Resources
Electromagnetic Spectrum – Object Cards Answer Key
Electromagnetic Spectrum – Lesson Silde Deck
Electromagnetic Spectrum – Interactive poster + labels
Electromagnetic Spectrum – Object Cards with labels
Electromagnetic Spectrum – Object Cards (writable version)
Future Lessons
Whilst the project is in its early stages, we have five further programs that are currently in development. These include:
- Weighing a Galaxy
- Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram & Coding in R
- Understanding the Universe
- Exploring the Solar System
- Cosmic Patterns – Stars and Constellations
To enquire about our DIY Lesson Resources please email education@icrar.org.
