This presentation showcases practical and innovative approaches to primary astronomy education through the “Decoding Starry Night” programme, which promotes scientific literacy via reading and experiential learning. Built on the STAR framework—Storytelling, Title prediction, Applying knowledge, and Reading—students engage in hands-on activities such as interpreting Starry Night with astrophotography, identifying constellations, exploring aurora science, and creating seasonal sky models. Collaborative tools and structured practices, including stargazing skills and light pollution awareness, enhance learning. Drawing on real-world field experiences, this approach connects science, art, and sustainability, making astronomy engaging and meaningful in primary STEAM education.

Biography:

Exodus, also known as the ASTROMAN, is a transmedia astronomy educator, popular science author, STEAM educator, and science communicator in Hong Kong. He is recently the National Astronomy Education Coordinator (Chair of Hong Kong, China) of the International Astronomical Union, and President of Starrix (a local astronomical organization). Additionally, he was also an International Committee Member of the Dark Sky International, regularly organizing public lectures at the Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong Science Museum. He was also the author of a popular science book “Decoding the Starry Night: A Guide to Stargazing and Astrophotography”. He promotes popular science in multiple disciplines and research on interdisciplinary approach