Families rely on summer programs to provide enriching experiences, a supportive community, and to address gaps in learning. Due to social distancing constraints during the summer of 2020, youth faced months of unfocused, unstructured time during which it was expected that learning gaps would expand between those whose families were able to provide alternative enriching […]
Category Archives: COVID-19
2020, COVID-19, Inspiring STEM learning through astronomy in rural Ñuble, Chile
STEM Learning Through Astronomy During A Pandemic
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Aug
Aug
The “Inspiring STEM learning through astronomy” project has developed materials to inspire, encourage and educate students in rural areas of Chile, whose studies have been interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The “pandemic learning support” booklet contains four activities for children to discover and connect with astronomy in a didactic and entertaining way, covering content […]
2020, COVID-19, Lowell Observatory's Native American Astronomy Outreach Program: Book Club at home, North America
Astronomy Outreach Program Helps Native American Students
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Jun
Jun
The goal of the Native American Astronomy Outreach Program (NAAOP) is to help teachers to get their students excited about STEM and STEM careers. One component of the program is Book Club, used to increase student interest in STEM, but also student literacy. Native students generally read below grade level, and yet reading is a […]
2020, Astro-Logos: stories of the history of the Universe, COVID-19
Astrologos – stories and commentary (Italian)
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Jun
Jun
The Astrologos project has recorded five short stories by world-renowned writer Italo Calvino, inspired by aspects of nature and the Universe, interpreted by Claudio Casadio and accompanied by original music, illustrations and commentary by astronomers. The combination of Calvino’s wisdom and sobering irony, the relativity of the various astronomical subjects, the professional voice acting […]
2020, COVID-19, Protect Our Stars, Sub-Saharan Africa
OAD Grant Enables Resumption of Academic Activities at Burkina University
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Apr
Apr
The Protect Our Stars project supported a Burkina Faso university in setting up the necessary conditions for the resumption of academic activities while protecting students and staff. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the health system, the economy and especially the educational sector in countries like Burkina Faso. In order to support the university in the […]