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So You\u2019re Interested In Teaching Astrobiology?<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the club!\u00a0<\/em>Astrobiology is a growing and vibrant field that aims to address some of the most fundamental scientific questions about the origin, evolution, and future of life in the universe.<\/p>\n

As a highly interdisciplinary field, astrobiology is a particularly effective avenue for introducing students to a wide variety of scientific and engineering disciplines such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, and aeronautics. By focusing on topics such as space exploration and the search of life in extreme (perhaps extraterrestrial) environments, astrobiology has a natural tendency to inspire and foster students\u2019 enthusiasm in science and learning in general.<\/p>\n

To support the growing community of astrobiology educators, the UWAB Education & Outreach Team has established this archive of teaching-and-learning materials. Some of these resources were developed by UW Astrobiology faculty and graduate students \u2013 including the\u00a0UWAB Astrobiology Lab Manual\u00a0<\/em><\/a>\u2013 while others were collected from other sources. Similarly, some materials provide the basis for ready-to-use astrobiology courses or lessons, while others are intended to help you incorporate astrobiology-related projects and materials into an exciting curriculum.<\/p>\n

We have loosely organized these materials by target audience, but don\u2019t be shy about exploring all the options. There are many potential uses for these resources at every level.<\/p>\n