Author Archives: Ram Venugopal

“Planets of the Solar System” – Video by OAD Project

Second video from Kainaat Kids (Urdu with English subs) on the ‘Planets of our solar system’. The channel covers basic concepts of astronomy, many of which are part of the science curriculum in Pakistan (and other places). Supported by the OAD through the annual call for proposals.

Support Molo Mhlaba Girls School During COVID Lockdown

The Molo Mhlaba school in South Africa runs the Astro Molo Mhlaba project funded by the OAD.   The school is appealing for donations to continue teaching and learning during the latest lockdown and closure of schools. Donations will be used to send Education Packs with learning materials, key subject matter worksheets, parent teaching guides, […]

AVERO Asteroids Workshop: “Crea tu propio asteroide”

On June 30, #AsteroidDay, OAD project AVERO organized a workshop for teachers.   They have published a video on “Create your own asteroid” (in Spanish). This video contains a short introduction to asteroids as well as a hands-on activity, to be done in the classroom or at home. Interpretation in Chilean Sign Language is included […]

Astronomy Outreach Program Helps Native American Students

Native American Astronomy Outreach

The goal of the Native American Astronomy Outreach Program (NAAOP) is to help teachers to get their students excited about STEM and STEM careers. One component of the program is Book Club, used to increase student interest in STEM, but also student literacy. Native students generally read below grade level, and yet reading is a […]