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2012-2013

MODULE 1, ASTRONOMY CLUB SESSION PLAN   M1|S1/S9

Module 1 is specifically designed for the students, who have a lot of interest in astronomy but very little previous exposure. So as to make them more acquainted to the word ‘astronomy’ and its facts, this module serves as a bonding factor between innocent curiosity of the child and the professional attribute of the knowledge.

N O . SESSI O N N A M E C O N C EPT DUR A T I O N (In hours) SPE C I F I C T I M E A C T I V I T I ES IN V O L V E D

M1|S1 Introduction to astronomy and the big bang

The word astronomy and its types will be discussed, giving an outlook to the students about the coming sessions and their importance. The concept of birth and end of universe will be introduced and the prevailing theories will be discussed.

1.5-2 ----- T eam building F lag designing Solar walk(o)

M1|S2 C ircumference of E A R T H

Using a 2200 year old method employed by ERATOSTHENES and refining it, children will learn how to measure the circumference of earth within an error range of 4%, using a pencil/gnomon and SUN. Main emphasis will be on cost effectiveness of science and experiments.

2.5-3 10:30AM-1:30PM C O E experiment Direction measurement

M1|S3 In depth study of SUN Sun is a vital part of our solar system hence it is very important for us to understand it in detail. Session introduce solar structure and its anomalies to the students.

1.5-2 Between 11:00AM- 4:00PM Sun spots viewing

M1|S4 The T I M E Time has always intrigued the human race because of its mystery and versatility. Students will gain Intel about the very concept of time space and how to calculate the time for a particular moment.

2-3 Between 11:00AM- 4:00PM Sundial making

M1|S5 Invisible astronomy

In universe, not everything is observable through our eyes, a lot goes unobserved. It is important for humans to understand this phenomenon and be able to make invisible, transparent. Children learn about different electromagnetic rays, black holes, dark matter and dark energy.

1.5-2 Between 11:00AM- 4:00PM C D spectroscope

M1|S6 Night sky observation and constellations

Session introduce students to the night sky lit up with stars, they will observe and understand the concept of constellations and their shapes. They will view nebulae, planets and star clusters through precision telescopes and binoculars.

15-16 Between 3:30PM-6:30AM T elescopic observation

M1|S7 Evening Sky Observation and T elescopes

Concept of telescopes will be introduced, children will learn from the very basics of the telescopes to assemble a telescope accurately; Its mount, view finder and the main tube. Children will get their own telescopes and will observe the moon and a planet observable at the particular evening.

3-3.5 Between 4:30PM-8:30PM

T elescopic observation T elescope assembly

M1|S8 Comets

Call of destruction or thing of beauty, comets has intrigued humans since the ancient times. Children will learn about the history, myths, facts, content and primordial soup of the comets and their importance as well has hazardous nature.

1.5-2 Between 10:00AM-4:00PM Comet making

M1|S9 Rocketry and human space flight

Rocketry and human space exploration has been the case of man putting himself against nature’s final  frontier. Students  learn about the space age and human advancements in the same, some important missions and the principle of rocketry, using which they will construct their own rockets and launch them in sky, not far but curiosities will fly endlessly in space.

2.5-3 Between 10:00AM-5:00PM Rocket making

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