Astronomy help for schools and teachers from Green Witch

BRIEF OVERVIEW

At Green Witch we have a strong background in professional and amateur astronomy and are able to offer help to schools and teachers who want to take advantage of the benefits of astronomy in the curriculum.

Astronomy Help for Teachers and Schools

How we can help

Neil Parker, one of the founders of Green Witch, was responsible for starting the Royal Greenwich Observatory's Hands-On Universe project which sought to bring the excitement of research astronomy into the classroom. Phase 1 of Hands-On Universe was a Starter Pack aimed at Key Stage 2 which was well-received by primary schools. Phase 2 developed into an interactive Astronomy CD-ROM produced by Anglia Multimedia. Since forming Green Witch, Neil and the staff have helped several schools to establish astronomy clubs and to build observatories.

We believe sincerely in the idea that astronomy is an attractive subject which can stimulate young people to take a closer interest in science and the world around them, which is why Green Witch is offering to help you find the resources you need to teach astronomy with confidence. Please contact us if you think we would be able to help you.

A former employee of Green Witch, Andy Green, now owns and operates the StarDome Planetarium which is one of the best mobile planetaria in the country. Andy is an excellent lecturer with a life-long passion for space and astronomy. We recommend him highly and are confident that any school would benefit from a visit. Further details can be found at the StarDome Web Site

Some links that may be helpful
StarDome Web Site 6-metre mobile planetarium with programmes suitable for primary and secondary schools	BBC Space Page Packed with news information and games	Bedford School Astronomical Society with details of the Piazzi Smyth Observatory
Heavens Above Satellite predictions, star charts and much more	Nine Planets One of the best resources on the planets of the Solar System	Arty - The Part-time Astronaut An interactive site for young astronomers
National Schools Observatory An exciting opportunity to use the Liverpool Telescope from the classroom. Excellent source of support material.		Auriga Astronomy Mobile Planetarium based in Worksop with a good reputation.
Out-of-this-World Learning A learning experience for children of all ages, using the wonder and excitement of spaceflight.		Faulkes Telescope Two-metre Telescopes in Hawaii and Australia that UK schools can use from the classroom.

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