At PasstheBall.com, we saw this interesting idea posted to help kids in developing countries learn more about astronomy from Bruce Berger, Boston, MA USA.
Most children are fascinated by the night sky (okay, I am way past being a kid and I still squeal with delight when I see a shooting star - and I make a wish!). What a great way to engage kids in science and learning by connecting it to the things they see every day! Here's the idea:
"My idea comes from a very successful program I put on during a cruise chartered to see the solar eclipse of 2009. There were three facets to the program – how does a telescope work, let’s make a telescope, and learning the night sky. We had about 20 kids from 7 to 12 years old participating.
Together we explored the need for a telescope, how they work and then we actually ground a telescope mirror. I brought along the components to build a complete scope, and the kids assembled it and got to use it." Read more...
Are you interested in helping Bruce make his idea a reality? We are offering WebEx sessions to discuss cool ideas and if you are interested, let us know. All you need to do it join Bruce's team. If you have ways to make his idea better, add your comments. Then stay tuned, you may be invited to a WebEx Forum to discuss ways to bring Bruce's idea to life!
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