Title of Initiative / Project
L.U.L.A.T.S. - Let Us Look At The Sky
Name of Organiser
Johannes-Scharrer-Gymnasium
Start and ending date of the Initiative
2010-2012
Was the initiative carried out in the framework of a funded project?
Yes
Funding Programme
LLP Comenius Multilateral Partneships
Title of the project
L.U.L.A.T.S. - Let Us Look At The Sky
Promoter
Johannes-Scharrer-Gymnasium
Project number
2010-1-DE3-COM06-10888
Type of deliverables
Didactical resource
Thematic area
Maths, Physics, Other
Language of the deliverable
Other EU, Spanish
Target Group
Teachers, Students
Description of the initiative
- The context
Sometimes teachers need to use used alternative and innovative teaching approaches. Students - and teachers as well - needs learning by doing e.g. while handling the telescope or organizing a skype-session.. Some students needs to improve their motivation for science and technology quite a lot. With this project we will use the practical approach to explain subjets like mathematics or physics
- The activities
Outdoor:
• Observe the moon, planets and stars with identical instruments from different regions of Europe
• Search for good places to look at the sky
• Visit observatories, planetariums and astronomical institutes
Indoor:
• Processing data
• Resolving problems arising with the observations
• Exchanging information with partners
• Building an internet platform
• Creating and presenting products
• Learning the appropriate vocabulary
• Investigating the mythology of stars and constellations
The aims
• To increase motivation in science, technology, mathematics and nature by means of observing the universe.
• To get students familiarize with different technologies (e.g. telescope, cameras, ICT).
• To practise students and teachers interdisciplinary thinking.
• To approach systematical scientifical teamwork.
• To explore and understand different cultures and ways of living in Europe.
• To train foreign languages.
The results achieved
A vocabulary of astronomical terms
A guide of the galaxy
A star calendar
Some diaries (blogs) about the outdoor experiences
A guide of space stations
More Information
The practical approach to project activities is very suitable for the age of the students. This promotes accountability, teamwork and autonomy. Another advantage is that it is an interdisciplinary project in which converge different areas of knowledge. The project has varied activities in which the active participation of students is sought.
The results are presented in a somewhat disorderly on the website where there are links that do not work and it is hard to navigate. Perhaps where you a better view of results is in the activities section
http://www.lulats.eu/activities/
Teachers’ Opinion
Astronomy is an area with very little presence in the curriculum of secondary education, at least in Spain. Sounds like a good idea to promote knowledge of this science through a European project.
Students’ Opinion
For students it is very motivating part in a project like this where the activities have a practical nature and the scope is European. The project provides an opportunity to experience other cultures and develop other skills.
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