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Astronomy and Space Research offer endless possibilities for firing young people's imaginations |
The founder of Green Witch was responsible for starting the Royal Greenwich Observatory's Hands-On Universe project which seeks to bring the excitement of research astronomy into the classroom. Phase 1 of Hands-On Universe was a Starter Pack aimed at Key Stage 2 which was well-received by primary schools. Phase 2 developed into an interactive Astronomy CD-ROM produced by Anglia Multimedia.
We believe sincerely in the idea that astronomy is an attractive subject which can stimulate young people to take a closer interest in science and the world around them, which is why Green Witch is offering to help teachers find the resources they need to teach astronomy with confidence.
If you would like to find out more about this service then please contact us.
A former employee of Green Witch, Andy Green, now owns and operates the StarDome Planetarium which is one of the best mobile planetaria in the country. Andy is an excellent lecturer with a life-long passion for space and astronomy. We recommend him highly and are confident that any school would benefit from a visit. Further details can be found at the StarDome Web Site
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Some useful links
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StarDome Web Site
6-metre mobile planetarium with programmes suitable for primary and secondary schools
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BBC Space Page
Packed with news information and games
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Bedford School Astronomical Society
with details of the Piazzi Smyth Observatory
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Heavens Above
Satellite predictions, star charts and much more
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Nine Planets
One of the best resources on the planets of the Solar System
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Arty - The Part-time Astronaut
An interactive site for young astronomers
(click 'Restart the Astro Ranger Site' when you get there)
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Jo Ashwell
Jo is an astronomer based at Keele University who offers tuition to schools and other groups. We recommend her highly.
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