Of Math and Wizards Your browser does not support the audio element. OR Listen to Podcast Here One often hears people state “I’m not good at math” or that they don’t like math because it they don’t think it has any relevance to their day-to-day life (other than, maybe, to balance a checkbook). However, both […]
Download the formatted article from Astrobeat Magazine (PDF) Editor’s Introduction To those of us who teach astronomy, Dr. Bennett is known as the lead author of one of the most popular introductory astronomy textbooks in the U.S. He also writes textbooks in other fields and popular books for adults. Less well known is the fact […]
Astronaut Alvin Drew reads Max Goes to the Moon during STS-133, the final mission of the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Jeff spends the bulk of his time writing textbooks used primarily at the college and upper high school levels. In the following videos from his publisher, Pearson, Jeff talks about textbook writing. Part 3: Flexible options and Mastering Astronomy
Jeff spends the bulk of his time writing textbooks used primarily at the college and upper high school levels. In the following videos from his publisher, Pearson, Jeff talks about textbook writing. Part 2: How The Cosmic Perspective series addresses student challenges Max Goes to Jupiter
Jeff spends the bulk of his time writing textbooks used primarily at the college and upper high school levels. In the following videos from his publisher, Pearson, Jeff talks about textbook writing. Part 1: The origin of The Cosmic Perspective series Max Goes to Mars
After doing assemblies at close to 100 schools, Jeff finally got around to having one of his school visits videotaped. Here is a 40 minute presentation of Max Goes to Mars for grades 4-5. Note that for different age kids, he adjusts the science and activity level appropriately.
After doing assemblies at close to 100 schools, Jeff finally got around to having one of his school visits videotaped. Here is a presentation of Max Goes to Jupiter for grades 2-3. Note that for different age kids, he adjusts the science and activity level appropriately.
After doing assemblies at close to 100 schools, Jeff finally got around to having one of his school visits videotaped. Here is a half-hour presentation of Max Goes to the Moon for grades K-1. For older kids, he adjusts the science and activity level appropriately.
KGNU’s “How on Earth” science show, hosted today by Joel Parker. Dr. Parker, a planetary scientist, speaks with Jeffrey Bennett about the Max Science Adventure series and other topics. (Total time: 16:33)
