ERIC Number: EJ1299344
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Use of Portable Planetariums in Teaching of Astronomy: An Activity Example
Görecek Baybars, Meryem; Çil, Mustafa
Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, v58 n2 p43-51 2021
Planetariums have been used for a long time in astronomy education. Due to some disadvantages of permanent planetariums, it is seen that portable planetariums have become popular in recent years. Portable planetariums, due to their easy set up in anywhere, offer opportunities for those students studying in the regions where there are not planetariums to learn about space and the puzzles about it. A portable planetarium activity which could be used in teaching of astronomy subjects was carried out in this study. The activity was planned considering the points that should be paid attention in out-of-school settings. After the study, the students' opinions about the portable planetarium activity were taken. When the student opinions are evaluated in general, it can be stated that the planetarium activity offered an opportunity for students to see the planets close, offered an enjoyable learning environment, caused students to enjoy science course and gave an opportunity to learn what they were curious about, and increased students' interest in science.
Descriptors: Astronomy, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Recreational Facilities, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Grade 6, Science Activities, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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