Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Teaching astronomy requires a platform which is different from the conventional blackboard technique. In this talk I would like to show some of the tools I utilised to explain the concepts like Lagrangian points (for Trojan asteroids) the duration of the day on different planets (especially Mercury), the difference between the phases of a moon through the month and during lunar eclipse and many more. A demonstrative exhibition called “Science in Action” which generally covers physics and chemistry was conducted with 20 such exhibits and attracted over 2000 visitors. All these exhibits will be discussed

About Shylaja B S

An observational astrophysicist specializing in Wolf-Rayet binary stars. Also studied peculiar stars, comets, dwarf novae and asteroids. Joined the planetarium as educator and progressed to become the Director in 2012. Engaged students of elementary school to postgraduates for activity oriented astronomy sessions. Many students became very good teachers subsequently, while a smaller number made it to PhD programs at various universities. Helped the teachers with fundamentals of astronomy, (they were not exposed to the subject earlier), in many text board committees, science centers. Designed and installed many interactve exhibits in the science park in the planetarium.premises.

Watch a recording of this talk (external link)