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Ban Pracha Suksan School has been part of the Astronomical School Network under the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) since 2023. As part of its annual astronomy club activities for the academic year 2024, the school organized the 2nd Young Stargazers Camp: “Let’s Watch the Stars Together.” This is an annual event aimed at promoting astronomical...
The question, “What shape is the Moon today, and when and where can it be seen in the sky?” is a difficult one. In Japan, many adults might struggle to answer it. However, most of them know that the Moon’s phases occur as a result of the Moon reflecting sunlight and orbiting the Earth. Some children even believe that different shaped moons exist in space and that a different Moon appears in...
Astronomy education at the elementary level often lacks connection with students’ cultural and lived experiences, particularly in regions with distinct ethnic identities. This study aimed to examine learning achievement and student satisfaction using the 5E inquiry-based learning model integrated with indigenous astronomy activity sets developed from the "Laboon" legend of the Moklen ethnic...
The Academic Astronomy Camp Project for Primary 5 students in the academic year 2025 at Nongbua Wittayayon School was organized with the main objective of inspiring young learners to expand their horizons in the field of astronomy. The camp utilized experiential learning, hands-on activities, and engaging scientific exploration to spark curiosity and interest in space and the universe. The...
Introduction
Filipino students are required to undertake the revised basic education curriculum (RBEC, or K–12 curriculum) from kindergarten up to senior high school set by the Department of Education (DepEd). Included in the revised curriculum are astronomy concepts that are taught at different grade levels in junior high school (from Grade 7 up to Grade 9). Topics in Grade 7 include...
ASEAN Star Odyssey : Mission Under the ASEAN Sky is an integrated learning activity that blends the astronomical folklore of ten ASEAN countries with hands-on sky observation and the design of celestial coordinate systems. Framed by the principles of experiential learning, it emphasizes active student engagement, critical thinking, and creative communication.
The core concept relates...
Astronomy for students is not merely about enhancing scientific and astronomical knowledge; it also serves as a platform to develop students into science or astronomy communicators. This study focuses on the role of Astronomy Communicator Volunteers, aiming to explore the transition of students from participants in volunteer activities to effective communicators of astronomical knowledge to...
The Nakhon Ratchasima Regional Observatory provides services such as planetarium shows, astronomy exhibitions, and stargazing activities with telescopes for schools, organizations, and the general public. Due to the high number of visitors and the limited capacity for group visits to the planetarium and exhibitions, we have designed activities and produced astronomy media as alternatives....
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...
The school received support from the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) for telescopes and has used them to organize activities for students, both in terms of teaching and organizing astronomy camps to develop students to be leaders in disseminating astronomical knowledge to interested people. Students in the club organized astronomical phenomenon...
Astronomy As a branch of the Science Olympiad that often sends students to the national level, it requires a good selection and coaching system.
1. Basic Information
Explain to students the selection and coaching system in the field of Astronomy. Providing motivation to prospective participants, that astronomy is a very important part of life
2. Student Selection
Selection...
Astronomy Camp for Students is organized for students from kindergarten to high school. The objectives are: 1) To provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of astronomy. 2) To enable students to develop practical skills in astronomy. 3) To encourage students to have good interactions, work with others creatively and happily. 4) To make students have a better attitude towards...
Rationale
The Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (2008) is aligned with the National Education Act B.E. 2542 (1999), Section 6, which states that education must aim to develop Thai people into fully-rounded individuals—physically, mentally, intellectually, ethically, and culturally—so that they can live happily with others in society. The curriculum emphasizes a...
The Astronomy Day in School project has been continued by a Working Group, Astronomy Education Research & Methods, of the IAU Commission C1, Astronomy Education and Development, since the March Equinox of 2021 as a forum for online astronomy education practices, sharing of teaching materials and school-to-school communication on a quarterly basis on the occasion of equinox and solstice. The...
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The “Astronomy for Young Minds” project is an extracurricular outreach initiative designed to bridge the gap in science education by bringing astronomy learning opportunities to students in small rural primary schools. These schools often lack access to qualified science teachers, educational materials, and observational tools. Led by members of the school's astronomy club, the...
Astronomy SPK is an astronomy club in Satreephuket School that started with 3 students and 1 teacher who wanted to organize an activity to observe the partial solar eclipse that occurred on December 26, 2019. We helped each other buy solar glasses, help make simple sun-watching equipment, and use the school's telescope to organize the activity. They publicized it by word of mouth. It turned...
This study aims to analyze and compare two types of geodesic dome structures for application in small-scale planetariums designed for educational use in schools. The comparison focuses on two dome types: the Ribbed Dome and the 2v Geodesic Dome, both with a diameter of 4 meters. Each design was engineered so that no single component exceeds 1.10 x 1.60 square meters in size, allowing for...
Background
An newbie to astronomy may usually begin his journey in astronomy through Night sky observation sessions and observing through a telescope. In this naked-eye sky observation, knowing the constellations and their shapes is important at the beginning of the journey. Later on, knowing important stars (bright stars in constellations) and observing deep sky (Messier objects)...
The bright stars of Orion and Taurus, with the shimmering Pleiades cluster (M45) at their heart, create one of the most stunning and easily spotted patterns in the Northern Hemisphere's winter sky. But these stars are far more than just points of light; for countless ancient and indigenous cultures around the globe, they held deep meaning, woven into their myths, traditions, and understanding...
This study introduces "Cosmic Blessings: Stargazing at the Temple," an innovative integrated astronomical activity developed within Thailand's rich social and cultural fabric. Our core aim is to move beyond typical celestial observation, instead seamlessly blending astronomical knowledge with the deep-rooted Buddhist beliefs and cultural practices central to Thai society. We’ve strategically...
Abstract
Previous studies and government documents made it abundantly evident that implementation of astronomy in primary-level especially in the context of the Malaysian curriculum comes with several challenges and concerns. Topics such as Lunar and solar eclipse in year 6 are intangible and can be hard for children to visualize. Furthermore, cognitive development at the primary level is...
Over the past twelve years, my journey as an international high school teacher specializing in A-Level Physics and Astronomy has been dedicated to advancing astronomy education and fostering student excellence in Malaysia, Thailand and beyond. In 2013, I initiated Malaysia’s participation in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), laying the groundwork for sustained...
The “Astronomy Camp for Enhancing Student Competency toward Planetarium-Based Outreach for the People of Mueang Soem” was organized with the objective of fostering knowledge, practical skills, and the ability to organize astronomy-related activities among student leaders of the astronomy club and other interested students at Soemngam Witthayakhom School. The project aimed to build confidence...
Internet Telescopes are small telescopes installed at various locations in Japan and USA, which are remotely controlled via the Internet. "Anyone" can view the night sky from "anywhere" and at "any time". We are working on the project named "Internet Telescope Project" (https://www.kitp.org/). The purposes of our project are the development of an Internet Telescope and the dissemination of...
Students in the three southern border provinces of Thailand, especially students in private schools teaching Islamic and general education, have begun to give importance to the Academic Astronomy Olympiad subject. However, there has been no promotion of classroom activities that will enhance the understanding of the size of the universe, which is difficult to imagine, and may result in...
Nong Thom Wittaya School is a small rural school in Sisaket Province, in the lower northeastern region of Thailand. The school faces limitations in teaching materials, equipment, and budget for conducting practical astronomy learning. Most students perceive astronomy as distant and irrelevant to their daily lives.
This project was therefore designed to develop a set of hands-on astronomy...
This study explores how Project-Based Learning (PBL) can transform the teaching of Earth and Space Exploration topics within the Malaysian lower secondary Science curriculum, specifically focusing on Form 1 (Earth's rotation and revolution) and Form 3 (space exploration and satellite technology). Despite these topics’ potential to inspire scientific curiosity and critical thinking, their...
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The activity "K.S. ASTRO-INNOVATOR: Sky of Dreams – An Astronomy Innovation from Kuruprachasan School to Primary Classrooms" was developed with the objective of integrating the subject Earth, Astronomy, and Space with analytical thinking, innovation development, and knowledge transfer. The program engaged upper secondary students as designers, developers, and facilitators,...
The “KAENG Sky Near Me” project, is organized by the Kaenghangmaewpittayakarn School Astronomy Club, aims to promote basic astronomy education among primary school students in Kaeng Hang Maew District. The project encourages students to explore the night sky from their own homes or schools, inspiring curiosity and self-directed learning through hands-on activities. It also provides Astronomy...
The Astronomy Club of Piboonbumpen Demonstration School has been established for 12 years, with a well-structured and systematic approach to management. Our Grade 11 students take the lead in organizing activities, supported by a clear system of responsibilities, including a club president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and other members who all play essential roles. Grade 12 students...
One of the primary goals of NARIT's outreach is to offer hands-on experience in astronomy to the public. Apart from the special astronomical events and specialized camps, the staple part of this program is serviced to the public via our 'NARIT public night' through our observatories for the public every Saturday Night. At Princess Sirindhorn Astropark, we do not only aim to educate and offer...
Promoting astronomy learning through project-based approaches represents a significant educational strategy that enhances analytical thinking skills, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on learning experiences among senior high school students, who possess the potential for systematic research and investigation.This project commenced with teachers participating in basic astronomy project...
Rooftops offer a unique and accessible platform for promoting space technology and astronomy education in urban environments. As interest in space science grows, innovative educational approaches are crucial for inspiring future generations of scientists and engineers. Rooftops—often underutilized spaces—can be transformed into vibrant learning hubs equipped with telescopes, radio antennas,...
The “Samaesan Star Party: Bringing Astronomy to the Community” was held on October 21–22, 2024, at Chao Samut Resort, Samaesan Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. The event aimed to promote astronomy and inspire public engagement in space science through collaborative and educational activities. It was organized with two main objectives:
To provide a platform for informal...
Nowadays, Thailand’s Earth and Space Science curriculum includes the study of astronomy across various wavelengths and space technologies. However, most teachers use lecture-based learning rather than activity-based learning, resulting in a lack of interest from students. Additionally, due to the high cost of radio equipment, radio astronomy instructional materials have not been well...
The advent of affordable smart telescopes has the opportunity to revolutionize astronomy education by enabling accessible, hands-on observation experiences. This presentation explores the use of the ZWO Seestar S30, an automated smart telescope controlled via a smart device, as a powerful tool for teaching astronomy. Capable of alt-azimuth or equatorial alignment, the S30 automatically targets...
This paper presents a hands-on educational activity that explores practical astronomy and physics through the observation and analysis of the International Space Station (ISS) using smartphone photography. By taking advantage of modern smartphone cameras' ability to capture bright objects in the night sky, the activity connects direct observations of the ISS to key physics concepts, including...
Science Education in India as well as globally needs to be engaging and model-based.
We have conducted various Teacher Training Workshops for teachers who are keen to find new and innovative ways of making science more engaging. These workshops enable transfer of learning, problem-based learning models, integratingscience and daily-life to bring quality science instruction to students from...
The purpose of this project is to design and build a sundial that can be used for astronomy activities in school. It also helps students practice designing and creating new ideas using astronomy as the main subject.
A sundial is an astronomy tool used to tell time during the day by using the shadow created by sunlight. The shadow falls on the base of the sundial, and we can read the time...
"Sign language" is not the universal language, but there are differences in many countries and territories. The astronomical terms in sign languages also have differences in various regions. Astronomy is one of the branches in science class in schools for deaf people. But in the case of Thailand, there are lack of astronomical terms in Thai sign language and variation between regional schools...
This study focuses on the design and development of a celestial sphere model that simulates the positions and movements of constellations, intended for both visually impaired individuals and those with normal vision. The device is suitable for visually impaired users with at least lower secondary education and for the general public who can distinguish directions. The design follows the...
This study aimed to: 1) explore the development of a project-based learning model for astronomy integrated with the ASTRO-KHURU framework, 2) construct and validate the quality of the proposed instructional model, and 3) examine the effects of implementing the model by comparing students’ post-learning abilities in planning and conducting astronomical research with the 70% benchmark, along...
Astronomy project-based learning in schools plays a vital role in fostering curiosity and inspiring students with a passion for the cosmos. It provides students with hands-on experience and cultivates scientific skills across all domains. Despite the fact that, in past years, astronomy projects at Rajavinit Secondary School had seldom achieved notable success, failure was never seen as a...
This may be the first time in history that the world has united around a single word and a single position: how to confront the coronavirus that swept the world in 2019. This imposed a new reality on us that we had never imagined. Therefore, we sought out everything that could help us, and we relied on satellite communications and modern technology that brought the distant closer, along with...
Vajiravudh College(VC), an all-boys boarding school located in the heart of Bangkok, is situated in an urban environment where light pollution and air quality pose significant challenges to astronomical observation. In response, the VC Astronomy Club was established to promote informal and extracurricular astronomy education among students through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences that...
Vajiravudh College, a prestigious all-boys boarding school located in the heart of Bangkok, faces environmental limitations that challenge conventional astronomy education—particularly light pollution, PM2.5 air quality, and urban obstructions. To overcome these constraints, the school has implemented an active learning approach that blends classroom instruction with experiential and outdoor...
The activity “Volunteer Stars Spread Knowledge to Share Astronomy on National Children’s Day” is an activity organized by the Astronomy Club of Amnat Charoen School. The objectives are to 1) spread knowledge and understanding of astronomy to serve the community and distribute opportunities, encourage people or individuals in the community to participate in astronomy activities widely and...
