ASTROPHILE
YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARDS COSMOS…
club Curriculum Series
Astrophile “Science & Astronomy Curriculum Series” is a set of Science and astronomy concepts designed and developed for delivering in to the classroom environment like any other curriculum. The topics are not only interrelated but also the understanding of one concept helps in learning the other concepts easy.
The program begins with basic learning of the objects and terms in astronomy followed by a set of classroom activities using hands on approach with team building and cooperation. The concepts throw challenges to student and make them think beyond what their friends and classmates not participating in the programs do.
The Annular curriculum comprises of 9 visits and 21 topics or concepts all interlinked and learning using different approach. Be it multimedia, or hands on or observation, the key to learning here is group discussion and Q&A not just during a session, but also what they read and learn at home. The student get all the material which will be used during the experiment conduction and they take it back home as a kit material. So every student gets a kit which also includes a small telescope capable of resolving the craters of Moon, phases of Venus, Jupiter and its moons and the rings of Saturn. 7 Visits are during the school hours, while 1 visit to the school is conducted in the evening. 1 of the days we go to a dark site and spend the whole night under the stars having an up close and personal views of the cosmos.
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Astrophiler's Club - Online Series
Astrophiler’s Club is an initiative to help children learn the wonders of cosmos from the safe and comfortable environment of their homes ensuring safety of themselves and the family members and also to boost their learning opportunities with great experience delivered right on to their desktop/laptop and/or mobile.
Astrophiler’s Club is the online translation of our club series with sessions and programs tweaked to suit the online environment. The students will undergo several sessions rich in multimedia content ensuring smooth and intuitive learning. The online session can be set up as per the school and exam schedule ensuring they do not waste any time away from their classroom studies. Still continue with their learning about space as and when they feel they have time.
The club has three levels and each level is built on the previous one. The course will also include free participation to all the free and paid activities for free (otherwise mentioned). Also the students will receive discounts on purchases of telescopes and Night sky excursions organised by us. Also the club members will be getting discounts on other program and activities to be organised by us in the future.
Participation can be individual based or school group based. The individual participation will have group of similar students at fixed slots however school groups will have dedicated slots for all students from the school group. Contact your school activity coordinator to check if your school is part of this exciting opportunity.
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Astronomy Workshop Series
Astrophile “Science & Astronomy Workshop Series” or SAW series is a set of educational workshops covering from simple observations to complex mathematical experimental approach. The SAW series comprises of topics from the world of astronomy and science with emphasis on how both the fields are interlinked. It also comprises of different approaches like multimedia, observation and hands on based ensuring the student learn and understand the concepts thoroughly and also observe its application in real world.
The activities done in group not only help learn better but also bring out social skills like team building, leadership qualities and being a team players. And since the workshops are designed and configured as per various curriculum means the students participating in this workshop have an advantage over their friends and classmates who choose not to participate.
The workshops are organised and conducted in the safe and secure manner, mostly inside the school premises and during school hours making it easier for schools to conduct and for students to not have extra hours spent. The days are picked as per the school calendar where the school already has certain activities planned and none or very few classes are scheduled. This makes it easier for students to commute using school bus services. Parents who come and pick their wards find it easier and they do not have to make adjustment with their timings.
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