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ASTRONOMY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

<b>Resources</b> to Get Involved in IYA 2009 Resources to Get Involved in IYA 2009

If you're an astronomy enthusiast at any level, from armchair astronomer to casual observer to advanced amateur, here are some ideas for how you and your astronomy club can participate in the International Year of Astronomy 2009, celebrating 400 years since Galileo began observing the heavens through his telescope.

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Download FileDownload Get Involved Worksheet (PDF, 84 KB)
Download FileDownload Invitation Participate in Jan. 10 Kickoff Events (DOC, 406 KB)
Download FileDownload IYA Themes Handout- for your club (PDF, 1.42 MB)
Download FileDownload Great videos to use at your events (DOC, 27 KB)

Go to URLMore Worksheets for Teachers, Families, and the Public
Go to URLPress Release templates for Jan-June (members only)
Go to URLPress Release templates for July-Dec (members only)
Go to URLPresident Obama Presents a Night of Astronomy Video
Go to URLAstronaut Dr. Sally Ride Q & A Video


Keywords:
*IYA 2009
Audience Levels:
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School to Adult, General Public, Youth Groups, Scouts, Amateur Astronomers
Venues:
Inside - auditorium size, Inside - classroom size, Outside - before sunset, Outside - Daylight, Outside - Night
Educator Types:
Amateur Astronomer, K-12 Teacher, Youth Group Leader (e.g. Scouts)
Category:
IYA 2009
Source:
Other

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