| Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy Revised Edition Contributor(s): Prather, Edward (Author), Slater, Tim (Author), Adams, Jeff (Author) |
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ISBN: 0321820460 ISBN-13: 9780321820464 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $69.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 520 |
| Series: Pearson Educational Innovation: Student Resources for Astronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (0.75 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy 3/e provides a collection of 44 collaborative learning, inquiry-based activities to be used in introductory astronomy courses. Based on education research, these activities are "classroom ready" and lead to deeper, more complete student understanding through a series of structured questions that prompt students to use reasoning and identify and correct their misconceptions. All content has been extensively field tested and six new tutorials have been added that respond to reviewer demand, numerous interviews, and nationally conducted workshops. An Instructor Resource Center page is available with complete notes and text art. KEY TOPICS: The Night Sky, Fundamentals of Astronomy, Nature of Light in Astronomy, Our Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and Beyond. MARKET: Intended for those who want to gain basic knowledge on introductory astronomy. |