Investigating Astronomy

Download or read online book entitled Investigating Astronomy written by Timothy F. Slater and published by W. H. Freeman. This book was released on 21 March 2014 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Get best books that you want by click Get Book Button and Read as many books as you like. Book Excerpt : Sparked by the latest developments in astronomy education research, Investigating Astronomy focuses on conceptual understanding, visual literacy, and inquiry-based learning. Tim Slater and Roger Freedman’s concise (15 chapter) text explores core topics to show how astronomers study and decipher the universe’s underlying processes, helping students approach the subject from a professional scientist’s perspective. The new edition offers the latest discoveries, new pedagogy and art, and an expanded media/supplements package options centered on W.H. Freeman’s breakthrough online course space, LaunchPad.