Physics in Astronomy Context Monthly Workshop Series from AAPT

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AAPT Workshop Flyer
APPT
Levels
  • intermediate
  • advanced
NGSS
  • ps1
  • ps2
  • ps3
  • ps4
  • ess2
Requirements
  • low_tech
  • low_cost
Big Ideas
  • big_ideas_1.1
  • big_ideas_3.3
  • big_ideas_1.2
  • big_ideas_3.1
Helio Topics
  • stellar_evolution
  • spectroscopy
  • coronal_mass_ejection
  • aurora
  • geomagnetic_storm
  • magnetic_reconnection
  • magnetosphere
  • magnetotail
  • solar_wind
CreditAmerican Association of Physics Teachers
Language
  • english

Join NASA's partner, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), for their monthly virtual workshop series, Physics in Astronomy Context. Each sessions provides professional development on implementing an AAPT "Digi Kit." A "Digi Kit" is a web-based interactive lab that blends physics, geometry, and astronomy as students build and use physical models to explore phenomena. Digi Kit resources include a core lesson plan, videos, simulations, tutorials, and readings. Find links to the Digi Kits below.

Monthly workshop sessions consist of an astrophysics mini-lecture, small group engagement with the core activity, exploration and whole group discussion time. Register for workshops here.

CME Science - Saturday, September 21, 1:00 - 2:30 ET Find the CME Science Digi Kit here.

Planetary Magnetism Science - Saturday, October 12, 1:00 - 2:30 ET Find the Planetary Magnetism Digi Kit here.

Auroral Currents - Saturday, November 9, 1:00 - 2:30 ET Find the Auroral Currents Digi Kit here.

Star Spectra Science - Saturday, December 7, 1:00 - 2:30 ET Find the Star Spectra Science Digi Kit here.