Astronomy for Teachers: Professional Development

Study the lessons in our Astronomy for Teachers: Professional Development course at any time. These learning materials can be reviewed quickly to help you earn credits you can use towards your teacher licensing renewal requirements.

• Ch 1. The History of Astronomy
• Ch 2. How Scientists Think and Work
• Ch 3. Matter in Astronomy
• Ch 4. Light in Astronomy
• Ch 5. Newton's Laws in Astronomy
• Ch 6. Momentum, Energy, Pressure, Temperature & Gas
• Ch 7. Rotational Motion in Physics
• Ch 8. Earth's Spheres and Astronomy
• Ch 9. Influences on Climate
• Ch 10. The Orbits of Celestial Bodies
• Ch 11. The Earth, Sky, and Moon
• Ch 12. The Moon: Formation & Phases
• Ch 13. The Atmosphere on Earth and Other Planets
• Ch 14. The Sun's Structure & Components
• Ch 15. The Solar System: Layout, Formation & Dating
• Ch 16. Characteristics of Our Solar System's Planets
• Ch 17. Small Celestial Bodies & Satellites in Our Solar System
• Ch 18. Measurement of Star Qualities
• Ch 19. Star Types and Significance
• Ch 20. The Birth and Life of Stars
• Ch 21. Star Death and Stellar Remnants
• Ch 22. The Milky Way Galaxy
• Ch 23. Galaxies: Properties & Characteristics
• Ch 24. The Universe: Key Concepts & Theories
• Ch 25. Life in the Universe
• Ch 26. Celestial Navigation & Timekeeping
• Ch 27. Relativity in Time and Space
• Ch 28. Telescopes