Planetary Atmospheres: Astrometeorology Concepts in Non-formal Settings

This is a poster presented at the 6th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education, organised by the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE, http//astro4edu.org).

Title: 
Planetary Atmospheres: Astrometeorology Concepts in Non-formal Settings

Presenter:
Silva Varine, Kennia Karina

Astronomy and meteorology are valuable interdisciplinary tools for enriching science education in informal settings, such as the Unesp Didactic Astronomy Observatory. Comparing the Earth's atmosphere with those of other planets in the solar system helps to understand complex concepts like planetary morphology and atmospheric dynamics, making them more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences starting from high school. Didactic lectures, images, animations, and astronomical observations are effective resources for illustrating these topics clearly and attractively. The use of data from scientific literature and connections with historical events also enhance learning. Astrometeorology can be a powerful tool in this context, promoting both theoretical and practical understanding.

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About the 6th Shaw-IAU Workshop:

The 6th Shaw-IAU Workshop took place:12 - 15 November 2024. The Shaw-IAU workshops focus on astronomy education for primary and secondary school students and teacher training both in universities and in service. This year's workshop featured two special topics: an exploration of the first two years of the James Webb Space Telescope for the scientific topic, and the crucial aspect of evaluation in educational contexts as the non-scientific topic.

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