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The Universe at Your FingertipsTry "The Universe at Your Fingertips."

This is an astronomy activity and resource notebook available from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific that has been recommended as particularly useful for teaching grades 6-12.

This loose-leaf notebook contains classroom activities selected by a team of teachers and astronomers, comprehensive resource lists and bibliographies, brief background material on astronomical topics and teaching ideas from experienced astronomy educators.You can review portions of it HERE.

This 3-ring binder can be ordered at: 1-800-335-2624 for US$34.95 (code #122)

For information on Canada's role in space and on teaching astronomy at the elementary and high school levels, contact the Canadian Space Resource Centre based at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute.

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Next time you look at a roll of bathroom tissue, you, too, may be inspired to think about the universe. One day not long ago, I found myself lost in thought, contemplating the universe, when my gaze fixed on the roll of bathroom tissue on the shelf beside me…READ MORE

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Teachers: Do you need astronomy posters for your classroom? Click HERE!

Canadian Association of Science Centres

Here's a listing of Science Centres across Canada. Click on the Centre's name to visit its website.

A SkyNews Astronomy Associate membership card allows you FREE access to the Canada Science & Technology Museum and discounts at the museums marked with an asterisk. Find out more about the benefits of a SkyNews Astronomy Associate membership!



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