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 […]
Category Archives: 2020
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, Hands-on Astronomy Curriculum Training for Primary and Secondary School Teachers, Sub-Saharan Africa
Astronomy Training Workshop for School Science Teachers, Nigeria
14
Jun
Jun
Applications are open for Hands-on Astronomy Curriculum Training for Primary and Secondary School Science Teachers, Nigeria HOACTS is a sustainable local socio-economic development workshop through Astronomy which is designed to promote astronomy appreciation among primary/secondary school science teachers in Nigeria. It will promote Astronomy awareness using the RSU 15cm Vixen brand equatorial mount refractor Optical […]
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
‘Astronomy from archival data’ introduced important concepts in astronomy, data analysis and methods to students through online sessions from 1 August-29 November 2020. The aim was to support students during a time of disruptions to education caused by COVID-19. Students were introduced to virtual observatory tools and programming techniques. From 927 registrations, more than 100 […]