Star Viewing: Info for Teachers

Astronomy is recognised in many countries as providing one of the most effective opportunities for inspiring youth to study physics, chemistry and maths - valuable preparation for citizens of an increasingly technical society, and essential for careers in science and engineering.

From: Astronomy Australia, Prime Minister's Science, Engineering And Innovation Council - 17 June 2004

Star Viewing Nights & Astronomy Field Nights

Relevant Curriculum Framework Science Learning Outcomes for EARTH and BEYOND

• features of the day and night sky,
• changes in these features,
• components of the Universe,
• star patterns,
• formation of the Solar System,
• gravity,
• telescopes and detectors,
• astronomical measurements,
• artificial satellites

Relevant Learning Development Phases

• possibly early childhood
• late childhood
• early adolescence
• late adolescence