Exoplanet Discovery is a workshop-type service-learning class where students develop science communication skills while engaging in exoplanet astronomy education and outreach. Participants will explore research and materials related to science outreach and gain hands-on experience leading activities, troubleshooting, and simplifying complex topics for a 3rd to 6th grade audience by facilitating the Astronomy Discovery Program (ADP), an exoplanet astronomy-focused outreach program at Flandrau Planetarium. By the end of the semester, students will not only evaluate the effectiveness of existing outreach methods but also create their own engaging activities.
Course Credits
3
Course Type
Undergraduate