Our Wonderful Universe by Ausra Spingyte https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4 en-us 2017-06-02 10:56:04 UTC 2017-06-19 20:04:00 UTC hello@padlet.com 1.1 Basic information about the Solar System. Why do you think we should talk to our students about the Solar System? rastdarbai https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/174957483 It's always a fascinating topic for boys and girls and we have to introduce them to astronomy from the little age. In that way, they can choose their career in STEM easier and be successful.]]> 2017-06-02 10:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/174957483 1.3 Famous missions. What is your favorite mission to talk to your students about? rastdarbai https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176093955 I would definetely choose Cassini-Hoygens and Juno mission. I think these are very interesting to talk with my students and to do classroom activities.]]> 2017-06-12 13:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176093955 1.4 Planetary Sciences. What is the most exciting thing about planetary science according to you? rastdarbai https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176102336 The most exciting things is the possibility to go on field trips and relate them to a real life experience. Also, it is a great opportunity to learn from people who are already in this field. And think about STEM career.]]> 2017-06-12 13:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176102336 1.5 “Walking the Solar System” didactic course. Have a look at the resources above. Can you think of examples to introduce a fun fact about the Solar System in a class you teach? rastdarbai https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176105248 With my 13 year olds  I would like to try making a solar system project - to make models of the Sun, planets and then do presentation for other classes.]]> 2017-06-12 14:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176105248 2.4 Famous missions. Which part of the Moon do you think the next lunar mission should study and why? rastdarbai https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176113715 The dark side of the Moon.]]> 2017-06-12 14:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176113715 2.6 “Solar System” didactic course. Do you think astronomy is a topic suitable for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities? How do you think students could benefit from it? Do you think astronomy is suitable for such diverse classrooms? rastdarbai https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176903991 I think astronomy is a perfect topic for children with different abilities. Students with special educational needs can find it interesting because they can do practical projects, they can draw, cut, make solar bodies, etc. These activities are useful for developing their sensoric skills. Astronomy is suitable for a diverse class, because each student can do an activity he or she can handle.]]> 2017-06-19 20:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rastdarbai/jz0wdzvjziv4/wish/176903991