superknova is a project to provide learning opportunities in radio technology for students in an inclusive and equitable manner. Originally conceived in the Radio Astronomy Imaging and Analysis Laboratory (RADIAL), SuperKnova is a collaboration between RADIAL, NRAO, and educators and students across the country.
He SuperKnova website It has a lot of educational resources that are free to use. You can learn about the history of radio astronomy, the physics of radio technology, and even cubic satellites and amateur radio! There is also a citizen science project on Feeling the world around you. Many of the learning materials are age appropriate for middle and high school students. They were developed as part of the National Radio Dynamic Zone (NRDZ) project and are designed in such a way that teachers can integrate them into their course curricula.
SuperKnova users have found the materials quite useful. As one participant said, “I feel like I now have a treasure trove of resources that have enhanced my understanding of the EM spectrum and given me real-life activities that my students can participate in.” If you are a teacher using these materials in your classroom, you can contribute to the project by filling out a short form on the SuperKnova resources page. You will help the team refine and expand available resources.
Radio technology is fundamental to our modern world and radio astronomy can reveal the Universe in amazing ways. SuperKnova does more than just help students understand radio technology: it helps open doors to radio careers and works to ensure radio astronomy is accessible to everyone.
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