Teaching Science through Observing Variable Stars

Volume 23 number 1 (1994)

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Raymond D., Jr. Benge

University of North, Texas, Denton, TX

James A. Roberts

University of North, Texas, Denton, TX

Abstract

In this paper we report on the study of variable stars as part of a program at the University of North Texas to encourage students to participate more in the sciences and mathematics. Most introductory science courses do not give students a lasting feeling for science, so this program is being developed to introduce students to the techniques of science by allowing them to play active roles in variable star research.