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| − | The [http://ssc.spitzer.caltech.edu/ Spitzer Science Center (SSC)] and the [http://www.noao.edu/ National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)] | + | The [http://ssc.spitzer.caltech.edu/ Spitzer Science Center (SSC)] and the [http://www.noao.edu/ National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)] are working together to provide teachers and students with authentic science experiences using observing time on the Spitzer Space Telescope. This program has as its goals the fundamental NASA goals of inspiring and motivating students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as to engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery. Our educational plan addresses the NASA objectives of improving student proficiency in science and improving science instruction by providing a unique opportunity to a group of teachers and students to observe with the Spitzer Space Telescope and work with Spitzer archival data. This program allowing a team of teachers and their students (with the help of a mentor astronomer) to apply for Director's discretionary observing time on Spitzer. Once the observations have been completed the research team, made up of students, teachers, and a mentor scientist, complete the data analysis, and present their findings to others throughout the scientific community. [http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_classroom/teacher_research/index.shtml |
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| + | Read more about us on the Cool Cosmos website.] Or, [[What is this project?| keep reading about the goals and other background information we've collected here.]] | ||
= What (and Who) is this Wiki for? = | = What (and Who) is this Wiki for? = | ||
Revision as of 00:00, 18 July 2007
Wiki for the Spitzer Teachers Research Project
Contents
- 1 What is the Spitzer Research Program for Teachers and Students?
- 2 What (and Who) is this Wiki for?
- 3 Introduction to Infrared and Spitzer
- 4 Research Tools
- 5 Current Research Projects
- 6 Future Research Project Ideas
- 7 Misc. Lesson Plans, Activities, and Useful Websites
- 8 Wiki Development Plans
- 9 Leftover "Getting started on the wiki" stuff (including manuals for how to edit files)
What is the Spitzer Research Program for Teachers and Students?
The Spitzer Science Center (SSC) and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) are working together to provide teachers and students with authentic science experiences using observing time on the Spitzer Space Telescope. This program has as its goals the fundamental NASA goals of inspiring and motivating students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as to engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery. Our educational plan addresses the NASA objectives of improving student proficiency in science and improving science instruction by providing a unique opportunity to a group of teachers and students to observe with the Spitzer Space Telescope and work with Spitzer archival data. This program allowing a team of teachers and their students (with the help of a mentor astronomer) to apply for Director's discretionary observing time on Spitzer. Once the observations have been completed the research team, made up of students, teachers, and a mentor scientist, complete the data analysis, and present their findings to others throughout the scientific community. [http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_classroom/teacher_research/index.shtml
Read more about us on the Cool Cosmos website.] Or, keep reading about the goals and other background information we've collected here.
What (and Who) is this Wiki for?
This wiki is a place for the participants (teachers and scientists and students too) to share (and continue to develop!) materials based on their experiences with this program. Also see What is this project? for more information.
Anyone can view these pages, but if you'd like to edit them, please email Luisa to get an account set up.
Introduction to Infrared and Spitzer
A general introduction to infrared astronomy and the Spitzer Space Telescope, with links to go to for more information.
Research Tools
How to get started, software, tutorials, overviews, and more.
Current Research Projects
Students, teachers, and scientists throughout the US are working together on a wide variety of Spitzer research projects. Currently they include a variety of projects ranging from the hunt for young stars in IC 2118, to exploring the supermassive black hole in Arp102B.
Future Research Project Ideas
Here is a place to explore future research project ideas.
Misc. Lesson Plans, Activities, and Useful Websites
Please feel free to contribute. We do ask that you include contact information (name and email address) when submitting lesson plans and activities. This will help users of the site in the event they have questions. Also, when posting a website, please provide a brief description of the site along with the web link.
Wiki Development Plans
Stuff we're still working on re-organizing or writing ab initio.
Leftover "Getting started on the wiki" stuff (including manuals for how to edit files)
Consult the User's Guide for tons of information on using (including editing files with) the wiki software. Playground to experiment with formatting.
