SALWAN PUBLIC SCHOOL Sector 15, Gurugram€¦ · hence showcased through pictures their learning in the Astronomy Club. Students put on display the photographs of their Astronomy

SALWAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

Sector – 15, GurugramFebruary 17, 2018

ASTRONOMY DAY is the culmination of SPACE Astronomy club, whereclub students get a platform to showcase their learning through variousactivities to the school management as well as their fellow students.

While preparing for Astronomy day, students enhanced their life skillssuch as Management, Organization, Leadership, ScientificTemperament, Presentation, Decision Making and Logical Reasoning.The event was planned and executed by club students, with supportand guidance from SPACE Educators and the school coordinator,thereby increasing their confidence and communication skills.

On February 17, 2018, SPACE club Module 1 and 2 students of SalwanPublic School, Sector 15 Gurugram celebrated ASTRONOMY DAY in theirschool. A plethora of astronomy related activities were organized by thestudents.

The Astronomy day was inaugurated by the school principal Ms. RashmiMalik with a HYDRO-ROCKET LAUNCH wherein the students firstexplained the parts of a rocket followed by the parameters that governthe flight of a rocket. The guests then launched a 2L hydro-rocket andthe audience was enthralled to see the rocket fly high. Later, audiencealso got a chance to launch 600 ml hydro rocket during the AstronomyDay.

Other than Hydro Rocketry, students also exhibited other Astronomyclub activities which are as follows:

ASTRONOMY DAY

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MODULE – 1





In this activity, SPACE club students explained about Comets and also made some with readilyavailable household materials.• The audience learnt about the structure, parts, residing place and orbit of a comet.• They learnt about various missions sent to comets and their outcomes.• The audience learnt about the composition of an actual comet and experienced the comet

making activity.

MAKE YOUR OWN COMET

The students displayed their comets and explained

the properties

Students made comets using everyday materials

RING THE PLANETThis fun activity made the participants know about the planets of our Solar System. Theparticipants solved planet riddles and ringed the same planet.• The activity helped the audience understand the correct definition of planets.• The audience got to know various facts and features of planets.

The parents and guests also participated in the

activity enthusiasticallyThe participants aimed at different planets to win

prizes





This activity was an amalgam of astronomy and science wherein the audience got astronomy theme based tattoos made/pasted.• The aim of the activity was to create interest in astronomy and encourage the audience to

explore and learn.• This aim was also to get the audience intrigued so that they explore the astronomy related

pictures that they get exposure to.

TATTOO MAKING

The tattoo making stall was a hit among the

audience

The guests got Astronomy theme based tattoos

made



ZOOM IT TO FIND ITIn this activity, audience recognized a word by looking at it through an arrangement of lenses put in the grooves of a tube.• The audience learnt about the concept of magnification and the working of lenses.• The participants were able to differentiate between working of microscope and the

telescope.

Audience participated in Zoom it to find it activityAudience understood the nature of telescopes



In this activity, different weighing scales, corresponding to some of the solar system planets, each calibrated according to the gravity on respective planets were put up for the audience to check their weight on.• This activity made the audience understand the concept of gravity and that the force of

gravity is different on different planets.• The participants understood that mass and weight are two different entities which are often

perceived to be the same. • The audience got to know on which planet they'd weigh the heaviest and on which the

lightest.

WEIGHT ON DIFFERENT PLANETS

Parents weighed themselves on different planetsStudents weighed themselves on different planets

SAFE SOLAR OBSERVATION

In this activity, the safe ways to observe the Sun were on display.• The audience observed the Sun through Solar view goggles, pin-hole projector, ball projector

and telescopic projection through an 8-inch Dobsonian telescope.• In this activity, they learnt about features of our nearest star, the Sun.• This activity aimed at making the audience aware about the unsafe observation methods

that are prevalent.



The audience observed the sun through

Dobsonian TelescopeThe audience observed the Su n through solar view

goggles



FUN WITH DSLR CAMERAIn this activity, the students explained the working of DSLR camera and its use in astrophotography for long exposures. • The audience got an overall knowledge about use of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.• Spectators also learnt about low light photography and Basic requirements for

astrophotography.• They were also introduced to a photography technique called ‘Light Painting’.

The audience learnt about handling of DSLR

cameraThe audience got first-hand experience on light

painting



MASS OF THE PLANETSThe audience learnt about mass and volume of each planet in comparison to the Earth and hence arranged them in order of their masses.• The audience realized that the planets vary in size but the difference in mass does not

necessarily correspond to the difference in sizes.• The audience got to know the order of masses of the planets.

Audience participated in “Mass of the planet”

activityAudience arranged the planets according to their

masses



This is an amazing activity in which club students demonstrated the method of calculating the circumference of Earth using a 2300 year old experiment, done originally by the Astronomer Eratosthenes.• The concept of geographical directions was explained to the audience.• The students also explained how shortest shadow method can help find the cardinal

directions.

DIRECTION DURING DAY TIME

The participants learnt about project paridhi.The club student explained shortest shadow

experiment to the audience



Crater making activity made the audience visualize the formation of craters on the Lunar surface; and about different features visible on the moon.• The audience aimed marbles to the Apollo landing sites set as targets on the moon surface,

thus making craters on the surface.• The participants hence visualized and understood how impact craters are formed on the

moon surface.

LUNAR CRATER MAKING

Audience understood the reason behind the

formation of craters

Audience learned about the features of the Moon



INTRODUCTION TO TOOL-BOX OF AN ASTRONOMERIn this activity, the audience got to know about the different tools which every SPACE young astronomer has used during the Astronomy sessions.• The purpose and working of all the material of the Astronomer’s tools kit was explained to

the audience.• The audience got familiar with some common tools which every astronomer uses.

Space club student explained various astronomer’s

tools to the audience.

Space club student explained the importance of

various Astronomer’s tools to the audience.



HYDRO-ROCKETRY In this activity, the students explained the various parts of rocket and science behind their launch while setting up the rocket for the audience and making them launch it. • The audience got an overall knowledge about space and rockets.• Spectators also learnt about the Newton’s law of motion and its application in rocketry.• They were also introduced to center of mass and center of pressure.• They also learnt about the launcher and its parts.

The audience enjoyed rocket launch during

Astronomy day

Audience enjoyed 2L Hydro-rocket launch

during Astronomy day





UNIVERSE IN 3DIn this activity the audience were given a chance to see 3D images of various celestial bodies using 3D view goggles. Through this activity, the students explained the dimensions introducing comparison between 2D and 3D.• The audience understand the concept of 3D imaging in this activity.• The audience, with this activity, realize the difference between 2D and 3D images

The audience were amazed to see the universe in

3D

The audience observed 3D images through

specially designed 3D glasses



MODULE – 2





Astronomy club students explained the Jantar Mantar as an astronomical observatory, and explained the working of all the Yantras present in the Jantar Mantar of Delhi.• Students measured the local time using Samrat Yantra along with altitude and azimuth of

Sun using Ram Yantra and hence explained their working to the audience.• The audience was told about the importance of this ancient monument from Astronomical

point of view.

JANTAR MANTAR

Audience learnt the working of various yantras at

Jantar Mantar

The club members explained the Jantar Mantar

Model

SPECTROSCOPYThe club students explained the concept behind spectroscopy and showcased the spectra of various light sources.• Participants also learned about spectroscope and used to view the spectrum of different

sources.• The activity helped the audience understand the term spectrum and that each light source

has a unique spectrum.• It also made them understand that spectroscopy is necessary to find the elements of stars /

nebula/ galaxies.



Audience observed the spectrum of the Sun

through spectroscope

Audience observed the spectrum of various light

sources through diffraction grating





PHOTO EXHIBITION The club students put up an exhibition of the photographs clicked during the sessions and hence showcased through pictures their learning in the Astronomy Club.

Students put on display the photographs of their Astronomy Club sessions and

outreach programs.

This was an amazing activity in which club students explained to track time using ancient tools such as Sundials. • This activity was conducted to realize the difference between local time and the Indian

Standard Time.• The audience learnt about different types of sundials and methods of time-keeping.

TIME AND SUNDIAL

The club students explained the working of

various sundials to the audience

The club students explained the working of

vertical sundial



SPACE ASTRONOMY CLUB STUDENTS

FEEDBACK

The event was well appreciated by the parents, students, teachers and school management. The SPACE team got amazing feedbacks.Quoting one of them here:

“Good programme, Students are aware of concepts related to activities taught to them” –Ms. Jyotsana, Coordinator

Report by:Saurabh Mishra Educator | SPACE Delhi





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SALWAN PUBLIC SCHOOL Sector 15, Gurugram€¦ · hence showcased through pictures their learning in the Astronomy Club. Students put on display the photographs of their Astronomy