Behold the Sky: bringing Astronomy to public schools of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract
In this paper, we present novel strategies and actions to engage the general public into liking Astronomy, such as the lending of high quality astronomical material to perform observations and hands-on activities (the Astrokit). This is of greater relevance, in environments with less resources like public schools or institutions in Brazil. Moreover, we show the importance of Science Museums as centres of non-formal education and the benefit resulting from the relationship museum-school. Worthy to note is the special synergy with teachers, who constitute an essential link within the astronomy education process and induce a multiplying effect derived from the direct access they have to a great number of students and other colleague teachers.
- Publication:
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Highlights on Spanish Astrophysics IX
- Pub Date:
- March 2017
- Bibcode:
- 2017hsa9.conf..709B