Computer Science – Learning
Scientific paper
Aug 2006
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Innovation in Teaching/Learning Astronomy Methods, 26th meeting of the IAU, Special Session 2, 17-18 August, 2006 in Prague, Cze
Computer Science
Learning
Scientific paper
By using astronomy demonstrations with edible ingredients, I have been able to increase student interest and knowledge of astronomical concepts. This approach has been successful with all age groups from elementary school through college students. I will present some of the edible demonstrations I have created including using popcorn to simulate radioactivity; using chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows to illustrate density and differentiation during the formation of the planets; and making big-bang brownies or chocolate chip-cookies to illustrate the expansion of the Universe. Sometimes the students eat the results of the astronomical demonstrations. These demonstrations are an effective teaching tool and the students remember these demonstrations after they are presented.
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