Using APOD in Classrooms

Environmental & Science Education, STEM, Astronomy, Cosmology, Teaching & Learning

Ed Hessler 

NASA once collected some statements from teachers, elementary to graduate school, on how they use Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) in their teaching.

The entries make for interesting reading and provide a glimpse into how teachers turn a photograph into a learning experience. Teaching and learning are complex activities and these examples will likely make you think about these two activities. They are likely to leave you with questions, too as well as give you ideas on how photographic resources can best be used. 

Here is the entry.