The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is happy to announce the return
of the Universe in the Classroom, its free quarterly newsletter for
teachers and other educators who want to help children of all ages learn
more about the wonders of the universe through astronomy. Each issue
contains information on a topic of current astronomical interest, along
with hands-on classroom activities to make the topic come alive for
students and a list of resources for exploring the topic deeper.
The Fall 2006 issue, Mercury: Its Time Has Come, is now available. Looking
toward the Mercury transit on November 8, this issue explores the tiny
planet closest to the Sun and includes two classroom activities that will
get your students up and moving while learning about the meaning of the
transit, as well as tips for observing the transit from your school.
Read the current issue, browse the archives and sign up for a subscription
on our website:
www.astrosociety.org/uitc
Please distribute this announcement. Any inquiries should be directed to
the editor, Anna Hurst, at astroed@astrosociety.org.
  