Introductory Astronomy Session

This page has been designed as a general guideline for leaders and instructors planning and preparing for an introduction to astronomy session.

Requirements:

Astronomy for Guides and Scouts

Resources:

Tour the Universe presentation (~30 minutes)

Sit back with your group and take a tour of the universe from your computer. From this site, enjoy a slide show of many of the wonders of the night sky as photographed by amateur astronomers.

General observing strategies

Guided tour of the Night Sky (~60 minutes)

Canadian Junior Astronomy Program introduction (~30 minutes)

This new initiative of the Canadian Astronomical Society invites students of all ages to become a Junior Astronomer. Select from a list of things to find in the sky and on the internet to complete a level, and move from Star, to Nova, to Supernova. The levels can be completed by the whole family or parents can help out the younger ones.

Planetaria, Science Centers and Observatories

This page provides a list of planetaria and science centers across the country as well as a list of public and private observatories.

Astronomy activities for camp-outs

Take advantage of the dark skies available when camping to do a bit of stargazing!

Other topics to consider:

Careers in astronomy
Astronomy in Canada!
Astronomy clubs in Canada

created by the CASCA education Webteam, (2009)