Attempt of learning to observe the moon using a telescope at home

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Other Title
  • 自宅での望遠鏡を用いた月観察学習の試み
  • Introduction and evaluation of the 6th grade science unit " Moon and Sun "
  • 小 6 理科「月と太陽」単元への導入とその評価

Abstract

For the purpose of enriching astronomy education in elementary schools, in this study, students at a public elementary made an assembly-type astronomical telescope kit at school and brought it to their homes. In the sixth-grade science unit the “Moon and Sun”, three classes attempted to observe the Moon at home using the Kaifu-NAOJ Telescope Kit, with the assignment of finding “What is on the surface of the Moon?”. We then investigated whether each student could solve the problem at home. As a result, all children observed the Moon at home using the kit. From their observations, around 90% of the students identified the existence of craters and understood the reflection of sunlight on the Moon surface. We infer from this study that, if this learning method is to be adopted as a standard in elementary schools, prior learning about the use of telescopes and tripods is essential. Both understanding and cooperation of parents are also needed. In parallel with the study, we were also able to identify improvements in the teaching tools developed. As one of the COVID-19 prevention measures in education, we propose the introduction of at-home telescopic observations for task-solving active learning for elementary and junior high school science activities.

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1390014813074682496
  • DOI
    10.60226/tenkyo.32.5_4
  • ISSN
    27587886
    1346616X
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
  • Abstract License Flag
    Allowed

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