From: Ray.Watterson@f369.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Ray Watterson)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: New Computer Astronomy Course 1992
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 07:59:42 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/369 - City Limits BBS, Boronia Vic

GL>                NEW INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY COURSE 1992
GL>
GL>SOUTHERN -  HEMISPHERE
GL>
GL>NORTHERN -  HEMISPHERE


GL>______________________________________________________________________ _____

GL>                                   A new approach to Astronomy is
GL>taken by SECAP BBS of the Deakin University, Melbourne,
GL>Australia. The Computer Astronomy Course 1992 aims to make
GL>astronomy and its related sciences more attractive to students
GL>and teachers.
GL>Participants will profit from this unique course regardless if
GL>they are beginners or advanced in astronomy. However this course
GL>is not designed to compliment or replace instructions in
GL>undergraduate level of studies in astronomy or astrophysics.

GL>                                   There will be lectures about
GL>countless subjects in this field combined with very interesting
GL>and new learning aids such as computer slide shows (GIF-TIFF
GL>etc.), computer animated sequences (Multimedia), astro computer
GL>programs for the IBM or MAC, video tapes from NASA and AIAA,a
GL>comprehensive library related to astronomy, aeronautica and
GL>astronautics, a monthly newsletter explaining the sky of the
GL>month for students with or without optical aid, and " You
GL>Question - We answer!" a dialogue betweenn students and lecturer
GL>to create a personal contact.
GL>Furthermore there will be practical workshops for teachers and
GL>students available on request.

GL>                                   The lectures are hosted by Dr.
GL>Gordon Land, AIAA, senior member of the American Institute of
GL>Aeronautics and Astronautics. Dr. Land is in steady worldwide
GL>contact with all leading research instituts, organisations,
GL>universities, and observatories. He is also a science consultant
GL>to the international television program "Beyond 2000" screened
GL>in over 80 countries.
GL>                                   For this course is no
GL>expirience in astronomy necessary. The material is related to
GL>the southern or nothern hemisphere.

GL>                                   Students can enrol at any time
GL>after the 1. September 1992. Updates of the course are issued on
GL>a weekly base and can be downloaded from the BBS.

GL>                                   As all learning material is
GL>protected by international copyright law you have to enrol over
GL>the bulletin board where you received this message. Please state
GL>your full name, your age and school as well as your city and
GL>country.
GL>                                   There is no participation fee
GL>or any charge for the course. Books and other materials
GL>mentioned and related to the course are obtainable from any
GL>state library in your country. If you want to purchase course
GL>related materials please contact Dr. G. Land by electronic mail
GL>or write to Dr. G. Land G.P.O. Box 337, SYDNEY NSW 2001,
GL>Australia. A list of international
GL>suppliers will be forwarded. (Don't forgett the return stamps or
GL>international mailing coupons).

GL>                                   P L E A S E   E N R O L   N O
GL>W !!!! ASTRONOMY IS ONE OF THE MOST EXITING SCIENCES.

GL>----------------------------------------------------------------------




What materials do you have that would be suitable for use in secondary schools and/or primary schools.  This looks very interesting.  I am a physics teacher working as a curriculum consultant.  I have taught astronomy from years 7 -12 as part of science courses.  Ray Watterson (age 43), Boronia School Support Centre, 267 Dorset Rd., Boronia 3155 or via City Limits BBS.


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