Outreach Astronomy Programmes
Outreach Astronomy Programmes
HKNEAC also organizes outreach astronomy activities at schools. In addition to giving lectures on astronomy to students, HKNEAC also brings a number of astronomical telescopes and a digital three-dimensional Astronomical Centre to the school, allowing students to access astronomical instruments and conduct astronomical observations on the campus.
For further details, please contact us at 2413 7122 or email astronomy@hokoon.edu.hk for inquiries.
Astronomy Courses: 13. Our Solar System & 14. Telescope - Reaching for Stars
Astronomy Courses:
13. Our Solar System
Through the activities of sun observation by using solar filter and simulating the equipments of star lab, students will learn about the solar system and space. The course will also increase their awareness of light pollution and environmental conservation.
．Knowing our solar system
．Sun observation
．Simulating star lab to explore the universe
．DIY Sundial and other astronomy models
Targets: Students aged 10 or above
14. Telescope – Reaching for Stars
Through practical activities, students would learn the theories and applications of telescopes and experience the operation of professional astronomical telescope. While focusing on the importance of telescopes in the astronomy development history, this course would also nurture students’ attitude to exploring the truth via scientific methods.
Activities:
．Knowing more about telescopes
．Practicing telescopic observation
．Visiting the Professional Computer Telescope (with 0.5 aperture)
．DIY telescope and other astronomy models
Targets: Students aged 10 or above
Objectives:
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The Advanced Environmental courses are target to provide life-wide learning experiences for students to know more about our natural resources and the importance of environmental conservation in Hong Kong. During the course.
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During the course, students' common knowledge on nature and astronomy will be strengthened.
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By using the inquiry learning approach, the course will also emphasize students' creativity, analytical skills, problem solving, and communication skills.
Number of Participants: Maximum 40 students per session
Duration: Approximate 2.5 hours per session (9:30am -12:00nn or 2:00pm -4:30pm)
Charge: Free of charge (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen Education Service Fund).
Remarks: Application for each school cannot be more than 6 courses.
Application: All schools in Hong Kong will receive a course registration notification letter in late August each year so that they can apply for the courses of the following year.
Introduction to Astronomy Course
Astronomy is the most ancient yet advanced science. Nowadays, with cutting-edge technology and the most profound theories, astronomy has become the most important and valuable knowledge of human civilization. Promoting astronomy education has always been an important educational goal of HKNEAC, where tens of thousands of students and the public have experienced the joy of learning astronomy over the years. HKNEAC houses a 0.5m reflecting telescope in the 6m dome, which was the biggest telescope in Southeast Asia. Since its inception more than ten years ago, HKNEAC has been equipped with a large number of astronomical facilities, making it an ideal place for students to engage in astronomical activities and take astronomy courses.
HKNEAC mainly provides a variety of astronomy education courses for the academic community, outreaching astronomy exhibitions in schools, and astronomy training for teachers.
The Centre also accepts applications from NGOs for evening stargazing activities. For further details, please contact us at 2413 7122 or email astronomy@hokoon.edu.hk for inquiries.
Targets: All primary and secondary school students in Hong Kong
Number of Participants: Maximum 40 participants in each session
Senior Secondary Astronomy Course
Astronomical observation is the most basic and important part of learning astronomy. In conjunction with “Astronomy and Space Science”, one of the elective course of Senior Secondary Physics, this course aims to use the favourable environment and astronomical facilities of HKNEAC to enable students to conduct various astronomical observations, practice the use of astronomical instruments, and apply astronomical knowledge and skills to their daily lives. The high school astronomy curriculum features 3 different themes, including solar observation, celestial sphere concepts, and telescope workshops.
Stargazing and Astronomical Activities
Schools or NGOs may apply to HKNEAC for daytime or nighttime stargazing and astronomical activities, including lectures, astronomical observations, visits to the telescope and planetarium. Through easy-to-understand content, the activities allow participants to learn about constellations, the solar system and the universe, and share fun facts about astronomy with the students. Under the guidance of an instructor, the participants brought the starry sky closer to themselves by operating different kinds of astronomical telescopes.
Astronomy course for field study
HKNEAC provides field study courses for Senior Secondary Biology or Geography students every year. In addition, HKNEAC will provide an evening Astronomy course for students participating in field study courses. Since students have limited opportunities to get in touch with astronomy on campus, HKNEAC will add astronomical activities to students’ field study courses to give students a taste of stargazing.
Geography E-learning Package about Climate Change
Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)「Geography E-learning Package about Climate Change」
This package is sponsored by the Quality Education Fund, and jointly compiled and published by Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen), and the Hong Kong Observatory. We aim to allow teachers and students in Geography or related disciplines to have a deeper understanding of climate change and to clarify common misunderstandings through the presentation of the latest scientific evidence and professional analysis.