Description
The implementation of astronomy activities in upper secondary school classrooms aims to promote students' enthusiasm and joyful learning in astronomy, develop fundamental knowledge and understanding through hands-on practice, and foster positive attitudes toward astronomy while inspiring students in science education.
The activities conducted throughout the semester included solar system simulation (Planet Walk), moon phase modeling, learning the principles of telescope operation, constructing constellation circuits using copper wire and LED lights, creating celestial sphere models, making and using star charts, solar observation through telescopes, measuring sunspot sizes, measuring object distances using the parallax method, calculating the depth of lunar craters, and simulating comet formation.
The results of implementing these activities revealed that students became more engaged and experienced joyful learning. They demonstrated enthusiasm in their studies, gained understanding of fundamental astronomical concepts through hands-on activities, and developed sustained inspiration for science learning. These activities created effective learning experiences and concretely promoted the development of students' scientific thinking skills.
