Effective Practices in Teaching Astronomy and Astrophysics

ORAL · A02 · ID: AAPT-24721

Presentations

Using the Kerbal Space Program rocketry video game to teach orbital dynamics in introductory astronomy

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Aug. 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug. 4, 2025, 9:12 AM
Presenters
- Brian Zanger
  
  Juniata College
Authors
- Brian Zanger
  
  Juniata College
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Course Correction and Attitude Adjustment

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Aug. 4, 2025, 9:12 AM – Aug. 4, 2025, 9:24 AM
Presenters
- Jillian Bornak
  
  University of Toledo
Authors
- Jillian Bornak
  
  University of Toledo
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Exploring accuracy of self-evaluation about introductory astronomy topics: gneder and cross-age differences

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Aug. 4, 2025, 9:24 AM – Aug. 4, 2025, 9:36 AM
Presenters
- Silvia Galano
  
  University of Naples Federico II, Department of Physics
Authors
- Silvia Galano
  
  University of Naples Federico II, Department of Physics
- Italo Testa
  
  University of Naples Federico II, Department of Physics
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Integration of Projects in Astrophysics Courses

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Aug. 4, 2025, 9:36 AM – Aug. 4, 2025, 9:48 AM
Presenters
- Rudra Kafle
  
  Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Authors
- Rudra Kafle
  
  Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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