What does it take to translate a children’s book into a planetarium show? Find out as CU Science Update’s Rose Heaphy and her dog Ringo take a sneak peak of the CU Fiske Planetarium’s latest production, “Max Goes to the Moon”, based on the popular children’s book by Boulder author, Jeffrey Bennett. Fiske’s Education Programs […]
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.
This lecture was sponsored by California International Business University and presented at UCSD with the help of the Photonics Society. Only part of the lecture was captured successfully on video, so you’ll see only about the first half of the talk here.
I’ve given my Beyond UFOs lecture on numerous occasions, but this was the first time it was professionally recorded. This particular presentation was to the MUFON international conference in Denver. Anyone interested in booking a live lecture should contact me directly.
