Using Real Scientific Data in the Classroom to Teach Astronomy
PosterTeaching Methods and Tools
6th Shaw-IAU Workshop
Tuesday Nov. 12, 2024
UTC: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
, Wednesday Nov. 13, 2024
UTC: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
, Thursday Nov. 14, 2024
UTC: 10:30 a.m. - noon
, Friday Nov. 15, 2024
UTC: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Mohammed Akram Zermane
(Laboratoire de Physique Theorique, Faculté des Sciences Exactes Université de Bejaia, 06000 Bejaia, Algérie Research Unit in Scientific Mediation, CERIST, Constantine 25016, Algeria)
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This poster presents the integration of real scientific data into astronomy education, offering students a hands-on approach to learning. By accessing data from sources like NASA's Exoplanet Archive and ESA's Gaia mission, students can explore projects such as analyzing light curves or mapping constellations. Practical tips for classroom implementation and using tools like Python and Stellarium are provided. The poster also covers adapting activities for various education levels and diverse audiences, enhancing students' critical thinking, data literacy, and understanding of astronomical concepts. This approach bridges theory and practice, fostering deeper engagement with astronomy.
Biography:
Mohammed Akram Zermane is an Algerian physicist and educator with a background in theoretical physics and extensive experience in scientific research and education. Born on April 8, 1993, in Setif, Algeria, Zermane has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding of physics while contributing significantly to the education sector.
