Starry Sky Classroom : Innovative Practice in Primary School Astronomy Education
PosterAstronomy Education in Schools in Practice (Primary Schools)
7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025
UTC: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. America/New_York: 6 a.m.- 7:30 a.m.
, Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025
UTC: 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. America/New_York: 4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Zhu GeYa
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The "Nebula Society" at Zhongguancun Second Primary School promotes interest-driven astronomy education through engaging methods like "Mr. Black Hole," Messier Object Relay, Star Chart Competitions, and "Nebula Blind Box." With 17 years of experience, the club emphasizes immersive learning and interactive platforms, proving that hands-on exploration inspires children's passion for the stars more effectively than traditional teaching.
Biography:
Zhu Goya, a senior teacher at Beijing's Zhongguancun No.2 Primary School, serves as the instructor for the Beijing Astronomical Golden Phoenix Group. Since 2006, she has developed engaging astronomy club activities like "The Strongest Brain" and "Little Uranus Competition" to foster students' scientific exploration through play.
Recognized for her excellence, she has been named Beijing's "Outstanding Astronomy Counselor" multiple times and received honors such as "Outstanding Science and Technology Counselor" in Haidian District. She is also a member of the Beijing Astronomical Society.
