Kainaat Kids creates astronomy videos for kids in Urdu/Hindi centered on questions like, Why is the sky blue, or Where do comets come from? These videos use a combination of live hosts (one from Pakistan and one from India) and original South-Asian animations, and place the content in a local cultural context. The team has […]
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“Astro-Phy Quench” – “School of Astronomy and Physics, 2023, Central and South Asia
Science engagement in Remote Areas of Pakistan
23
Oct
Oct
All children have a right to a high-quality education and equitable access to educational opportunities, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic condition. Through informal physics and astronomy-related blended learning encounters, “Astro-Phy Quench” has engaged the students from marginalized and underprivileged backgrounds to develop science identity. The project engaged a) secondary and higher secondary school […]
“Astro-Phy Quench” – “School of Astronomy and Physics, 2023, Blog, Central and South Asia
Celestial Adventures: Inspiring Science and Discovery in Pakistan’s Mountainous Region
23
Aug
Aug
By Abeeha Hussain, STEM Ambassador for the OAD supported project “Astro -Phy Quench” Growing up in the northern reaches of Pakistan, far from the light pollution of bustling cities, I’ve had the incredible experience of gazing upon the vast expanse of clear, star-studded skies. Physics has always held a special place in my heart, with […]
“Astro-Phy Quench” – “School of Astronomy and Physics, 2023, Central and South Asia
Using Online Telescopes in Pakistan
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Jun
Jun
One of the main activities of the project is using online telescopes to introduce students from remote and conflict affected parts of Pakistan to astronomy. For this project, online/remote telescopes will be used since they allow students to access professional telescopes in a classroom setting. These telescope sessions also provide an opportunity for students to […]