Planet Italy: Adventures in Teaching and Learning

During 2023 Italy had a record 68 million visitors. That spring, one of them was Andy Kreyche of Santa Cruz, but his visit was far from typical. As a planetarium educator, Andy was selected to take part in a program to teach astronomy lessons to high school students in different parts of the country. Each location was both distinctly Italian and decidedly different. And each place came to life due to generous hosts - astronomy educators and amateur enthusiasts who seemed to exemplify their surroundings. Being in Italy for the first time gave Andy new perspectives on artistry, history, and permanence. Come along on a unique journey that will take you from Assisi to a Franciscan convent in the countryside, from historic Ravenna to an observatory in the foothills of the Alps, among other places.

Speaker: Andy Kreyche, West Valley College, Kvamme Panetarium

Attend in person or watch online here.