Astro-tainment: Using modern and indigenous games to communicate astronomy

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Jun 2008

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Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2007: Proceedings from the IAU/National Observatory of Athens/ESA/ESO Conference, Athens

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Games are by their nature interactive, informative and developmental and in many cases full of fun and entertainment. SAAO has used modern and indigenous games to communicate astronomy to learners, educators and members of the public. These games include board, card, stone, pen and paper, domino, singalongs, ball and computer games. The use of games serves to simplify, demystify and communicate hard concepts in a fun way. They extend beyond the confines of institutions as games can be played at home and school. There is also no need for supervision when rules are mastered. This presentation also examines the principles (racing, collection, simulation and placing) which underpin our games as well seeking to demonstrate how simple materials can be transformed into communication and educational tools by infusing relevant astronomical knowledge.

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