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ERIC Number: EJ1187418
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jun
Pages: 30
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2374-6246
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What's That Object? Learning Astronomical Concepts through the Use of the "Aladin" Program and Manipulation of Astronomical Images
de Lima, Melina S.; de Amôres, Eduardo B.; Santos, José Vicente C.; Martin, Vera A. F.
Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, v5 n1 p23-52 Jun 2018
Various studies have noted current shortcomings in the teaching and learning of science in schools, and the results of large-scale tests show that despite heavy investment in education, Brazilians' understanding of science test scores typically fall short of what could be if students had a consistent, high-quality basic education. This article summarizes the teaching plan and systematic study results for an activity titled "What's That Object?" implemented in the city of Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, in 2015. Astronomical concepts were taught, and the Aladin software was used in the lessons, which included two computerized memory games produced for this activity. We believe that the results lend strong support to the notion that astronomy education can be improved and motivates educators to teach astronomical concepts at the elementary school level.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Brazil
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