***Online Astronomy Camp ***
Learn Astronomy from the Pioneers!!!
Education and our night sky is never under lockdown!!
10 days of a well-knitted astronomy program, with experts and leading astronomers & educators. A series of demonstrations, activities, do at home astronomy, fun worksheets, use of software and apps, quizzes and much more on our specially designed online platform! Astronomy and Space Sciences are the most effective way to inculcate ST and make young minds learn science.
The Sol Family
Overview– In this session, students will be introduced to
the Solar System, the family of Sun, with the Sun at the
center and all the planets moving around it. The will get
to know about all the bodies present in the system such
as planets, moons and space rocks (asteroids, comets
and meteoroids).
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia
presentation , Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and
Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
The Blue Marble
Overview – In this session, students will understand the
shape of Earth and other planets, a sphere. They will learn
about the age of Earth, its position, size, distance from the
Sun and about Earth’s natural satellite. Reasons for existence
of life on the planet Earth and its special place shall also be
revealed to them.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia presentation ,
Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Moon and Its Phases
Overview – Illuminating the night sky, the Moon has always
managed to capture man’s imagination. This session aims to
make the students understand about the moon, its features and
that the apparent shape of the moon is not constant and keeps
on changing. They also learn the names for different phases.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia presentation ,
Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Cardinal Directions
Overview – Directions is a key part of Astronomy and
Space Sciences. In this session, students will get the
sense of directions and will learn to find the cardinal
directions using the movement of Sun and various
other methods available. They will also learn about
the common directions being used in our daily life.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia
presentation , Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity
and Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Marvels of Night Sky
Overview – In this session, students will get to know
about the various celestial beauties present in the
night sky which includes Moon, Planets and
Constellations. They will learn about the constellations
through various interesting stories and will get to see
the telescopic view of the planets. They will also learn
motion of sky.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia
presentation , Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity
and Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Life of an Astronaut
Overview – In this session, students will get to know
about the various aspects related to astronauts and
their life in space. They will get to know about the
International Space Station (ISS), how do astronauts
perform their daily tasks, importance of their space
suits.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia
presentation , Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and
Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
The Cosmic Rocks
Overview – In this session, students will get to know about
the different types of Space rocks i.e. Comets, Asteroids
and Meteors, their residing places and features. They will
get to know about the dangers that space rock may
possess.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia presentation ,
Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Our Parent Star – SUN
Overview– In this session, students will get to know about the
parent star of our solar system. They will get to know about
the importance of Sun in our daily life and its different
features, properties and how we can observe the Sun safely.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia presentation ,
Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Space Satellites
Overview – Satellites are an important component of
communication, weather forecasting, internet and
television infrastructure and have revolutionized the
way of life on the planet . In this session, students will
learn what satellites are, how they help us, parts of a
satellite etc through various activities and
demonstrations.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia
presentation , Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and
Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Be a Rocket Scientist
Overview – Rockets are the vehicles that make space
travel possible. Students will understand the reason
why only rockets go to space. How does it go to space
with simple examples of Action-Reaction principle,
parts of rocket and see it in action in the form of simple
rocket launches at home.
Medium–Interaction, Discussion, Multimedia
presentation , Hands on Activity, In-Session Activity and
Quizzes
Duration – 60 Minutes
Meet Your Instructor(s)
Astronomy Educator Himanshu Gautam
I have always wanted to know more, explore more and learn more. When I started teaching Astronomy and Space Science to students, it was like, I was meant to do this. There's so much to learn and explore in the field of Astronomy. When I held telescope for the first time in my hands, I knew that it is going to be an amazing journey.
Watching Moon and rings of Saturn made me very happy. It has been a great journey so far. When I see the same enthusiasm on student's face, it feels me with soo much pride and excitement that I just want to give all to the students I educate on Astronomy. I want to do the justice to this role.