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Astronomy Lectures

Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

General Lectures

General Lectures

Teachers at the Skulls Classroom Kit Workshop

Teacher Workshops

Get some science professional development with these hands-on workshops for teachers.

Science Classes and Courses

Science Classes and Courses

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Artist impression of the TRAPPIST-1 system, containing seven Earth-size planets, three of which are in the habitable zone of the star. Image: NASA

Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

Are We Alone in the Universe?

Mon. Jun. 4th at 7:30 pm - Planetarium

Learn about the possibility of life on other planets in this lecture by Cornell University's Lisa Kaltenegger.
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Teacher Workshops

Making the Most of Science Notebooks (grades K-8)

Thu. Jun. 21st at 9:00 am - Classroom

SOLD OUT! Discover how science notebooks can help your students think and act like scientists.
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Imagine flying over the surface of Mars! This visualization, based on data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Mars Global Surveyor, shows light sulphate mountains in Ganges Chasma (no height exaggeration).

Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

Piecing Together Mars: From Discovery and Surprise Toward Understanding a Sister World

Mon. Jun. 25th at 7:30 pm - Planetarium

Take an authentic visual journey across the surface of Mars—reconstructed from real spacecraft data.
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Teacher Workshops

Introduction to the NGSS (grades K - 12)

Tue. Jun. 26th at 9:00 am - Classroom

Demystify the new science standards in this beginner's-level workshop.
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Teacher Workshops

Exploring Phenomena: Using Science to Figure Things Out (grades K-12)

Thu. Jun. 28th at 9:00 am - Classroom

Learn more about “real-world phenomena” and how they anchor learning in science and engineering.
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Teacher Workshops

Science in the Park (grades preK - 2)

Tue. Jul. 10th at 9:00 am

Spend three days learning outdoors in Golden Gate Park! Co-presented with the San Francisco Botanical Garden.
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© Ron Decloux

Teacher Workshops

Experiencing the Levels of Inquiry (grades K-12)

Tue. Jul. 17th at 9:00 am - Classroom

Engage in inquiry as an adult learner and consider how different approaches to inquiry might impact students.
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photo credit: Tim Dutton

Teacher Workshops

Applying the Levels of Inquiry: Reboot Your Unit (grades K - 12)

Thu. Jul. 19th at 9:00 am - Classroom

How can we create high quality classroom inquiry experiences for any student at any grade level?

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