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This volumes in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers
the current scientific understanding of the creation and evolution
of the universe. Cosmology and the Evolution of the Universe
provides readers with an up-to-date survey of the current
scientific understanding of how the universe has evolved in the
almost 14 billion years since the Big Bang. Scientifically sound
and written with the student in mind, it is an excellent first step
for students researching the science of cosmology and a resource
for all who wish to know more about the evolution of the universe.
Cosmology and the Evolution of the Universe discusses all areas of
what is known about the subject. Topics include: the large-scale
structure of the universe; the discovery and importance of cosmic
microwave background radiation; and the forces and particles
involved in the evolution of the universe. The book even tackles
that most provocative of questions: How will the universe end?
Thematic chapters enhance understanding of the broad concepts
presented 66 illustrations make it easier for students to grasp the
subjects discussed A glossary of scientific and astrology-related
terms facilitates reading and understanding A bibliography of
useful resources puts readers on the right track to learn more
about the subjects discussed
Our knowledge of the universe has increased tremendously over
the last century, and our discoveries are not over - there remain
scientific mysteries that the next generation of astronomers and
planetary scientists will need to solve. This volume in the
"Greenwood Guides to the Universe" series covers the Sun, and
provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the
current state of scientific knowledge. Scientifically sound, but
written with the student in mind, "The Sun" is an excellent first
step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the
star at the center of our solar system.
"The Sun" discusses all areas of research surrounding the
subject, including: Sunspots and the solar surface; the many faces
of the solar atmosphere; the solar wind and solar storms; and the
long-term climate effects on the earth's atmosphere. The volume
includes a glossary and a bibliography of useful resources for
learning more about the subject.
Glenn Chaple's lifelong interest in astronomy began when a high
school friend showed him the planet Saturn through a backyard
telescope. After receiving a BS Degree in Astronomy from the
University of Massachusetts, he worked briefly as a planetarium
lecturer before becoming a middle school science teacher. He has
published articles in Deep Sky Magazine and the children's
astronomy magazine Odyssey, and is the author of the book Exploring
With a Telescope (1988.) A contributing editor to Astronomy
Magazine, he shares his astronomical exploits in the monthly
beginner's column Glenn Chaple's Observing Basics.
From a noted specialist in astronomy education and outreach, this
Brief provides an overview of the most influential discipline-based
science education research literature now guiding contemporary
astronomy teaching. In recent years, systematic studies of
effective and efficient teaching strategies have provided a solid
foundation for enhancing college-level students' learning in
astronomy. Teaching astronomy and planetary science at the
college-level was once best characterized as professor-centered,
information-download lectures. Today, astronomy faculty are
striving to drastically improve the learning environment by using
innovative teaching approaches. Uniquely, the authors have
organized this book around strands of commonly employed astronomy
teaching strategies to help readers, professors, and scholars
quickly access the most relevant work while, simultaneously,
avoiding the highly specialized, technical vocabulary of
constructivist educational pedagogies unfamiliar to most astronomy
professors. For readers who are currently teaching astronomy at the
college level-or those who plan on teaching at the college level in
the future-this Brief provides an indispensable guide.
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