These are fun to make and can be used in standard slide projectors. You will need stiff cardboard such as Bristol Board, sewing pins, and star charts or other diagrams of constellations. Put the slides into the projector and show them on a screen. Remember that to show the constellations right side up, the slide must be turned upside down. On the other hand, students can try their hand at identifying constellations in a variety of orientations.
Younger students can play a game identifying constellations.
One or more students can be responsible for learning and telling the stories attached to each constellation. The workshop will feature hands-on astronomy activities, resources for teachers, hints for purchasing telescopes, software and other teaching aids, nontechnical lectures on astronomy, exhibits of educational materials and much more. Credit is being arranged through the Claremont Graduate Schools and low-cost dormitory accomodations and airline discounts will be available for participants. R. The Star Book. 1983, Kalmbach or Cambridge U. Press.