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France Córdova, wearing a gold necklace over a smart blue blazer, leans towards a table-top microphone

Making Waves: France Córdova & Multiwavelength Astronomy

This lesson plan introduces multiwavelength astronomy and engages students with the compelling story of Dr. France Córdova.

Guide subjects
Astronomy
Grade level(s)
9-12
College
Prep time
30-60 minutes
In-class time
50 minutes
National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Large Array of radio/telescope dishes in Socorro, New Mexico.

Wanda Diaz-Merced: Hearing Stars

In this lesson plan students will learn about Stellar seismology, a technique that was developed by the astronomy Wanda Diaz-Merced.

Guide subjects
Astronomy
Physics
Grade level(s)
9-12
Prep time
20 min
In-class time
65 min
Victor Blanco at Kitt Peak National Laboratory, Tucson, Arizona

Victor Blanco in Chilean Skies

In this lesson students will learn about the life and work of Victor Blanco.

Guide subjects
Physics
Grade level(s)
9-12
Prep time
30 min
In-class time
70 min

Luis Alvarez: Dinosaurs, Pyramids, and Bubble Chambers

Students will learn about the life of experimental physicist Luis W. Alvarez, as well as his contributions to particle physics.

Guide subjects
Physics
Grade level(s)
9-12
Prep time
10-15 min
In-class time
60-90 min
SACNAS Official Logo

SACNAS: The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

This lesson plan introduces students to the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). It situates the formation of SACNAS in the historical context of the 1970s and encourages students to contemplate the significance of advocacy and diversity organizations such as SACNAS.

 

Guide subjects
Contemporary
History
Physics
Grade level(s)
9-12
Prep time
10-15 minutes
In-class time
35-60 minutes
American Physical Society logo

Something to Celebrate: The American Physical Society's "Woman Physicist of the Month"

Students will learn about the contributions of contemporary women to physics, astronomy, and related disciplines. They will also explore careers and the significance of professional societies in physics.

Guide subjects
Contemporary
Physics
Grade level(s)
6-8
9-12
College
Prep time
15 minutes
In-class time
60-90 minutes
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