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The Role of Science Centres and Planetaria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

Nick Lomb*
Affiliation:
Sydney Observatory/Powerhouse MuseumPO Box K346, Haymarket, NSW 1238Australia E-mail: nickl@phm.gov.au

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The school curriculum in many countries includes astronomical topics such as the seasons, phases of the moon, planets and stars. Yet most teachers at all school levels do not know any astronomy and have difficulty teaching that part of the curriculum. Even if they have some knowledge of the subject they may not have the resources to illustrate it and enthuse their students. One solution is to take them to a place specializing in astronomy education – a suitable science center or museum or planetarium or public observatory.

Type
II. Special Scientific Sessions
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Pacific 2005

References

Whitty, Helen 1999, ”Making a school excursion a learning experience: A work in progress”, presented at ”Musing on Learning” seminar, Australian MuseumGoogle Scholar