Inclusive astronomy in Guatemala - IAU Office of Astronomy for Development https://astro4dev.org/category/flagship-4-addressing-inequality/inclusive-astronomy-in-guatemala/ Astronomy for a better world! Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:44:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://astro4dev.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-03_OAD_symbol_colour_2-32x32.jpg Inclusive astronomy in Guatemala - IAU Office of Astronomy for Development https://astro4dev.org/category/flagship-4-addressing-inequality/inclusive-astronomy-in-guatemala/ 32 32 Fancy a Game of Cosmic Checkers? Astro Boardgames Spark Interest in Science in Guatemala https://astro4dev.org/fancy-a-game-of-cosmic-checkers-astro-boardgames-spark-interest-in-science-in-guatemala/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:33:03 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29147 The project Inclusive Astronomy in Guatemala carried out several activities aimed at promoting science through astronomy. It focused on workshops, particularly for children, using interactive and enjoyable activities to transmit scientific knowledge. These workshops were held in various regions of Guatemala, especially in low-income rural towns with significant first-nation populations. The project also included the [...]

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]]> Interactive Astronomy Workshops and Board Games in Guatemala https://astro4dev.org/interactive-astronomy-workshops-and-board-games-in-guatemala/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:10:47 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=28359 Guatemala is a country with limited access to scientific knowledge, particularly in remote areas and among economically disadvantaged populations. ‘Inclusive Astronomy in Guatemala‘ comprises a series of activities aimed at providing these populations with access to the dynamics of science, with the hope of fostering interest and development in science within their communities. These activities [...]

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]]> Overview: Inclusive astronomy in Guatemala https://astro4dev.org/overview-inclusive-astronomy-in-guatemala/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:51:40 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=26638 Continuation of the project “Popularization of science with an inclusive approach” in which we generated written material in 3 mayan languages (q’eqchi, k’iche’ and poqomchi), spanish, braille, sign language and 3D astronomical models that will be used for outreach activities for the general public including some exclusive for girls and others for persons with visual [...]

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