UP Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Week 2014

 

This February 17 – 22, 2014, the UP Astronomical Society, in celebration of the National Astronomy Week 2014, has prepared series of events and activities which aim to promote astronomy and space education.

 

COLLISION: An Astronomy Game Show

A modified quiz bowl competition for UP students which includes solving of puzzles, question-making, etc.

Feb 18 | 6PM – 9PM | Vinzons Rooftop, UP Diliman

 

BIG BANG!: The Astronomical Quiz Show

A quiz show that will surely make high school students not just think outside of the box but think outside our world. It aims to showcase their knowledge about astronomy.

Feb 22 | 8AM – 5PM

 

TAKE OFF!: A Rocket-Making Competition

A competition that will absolutely take you up to the skies. With their creativity and innovativeness, students would make their own rockets using plastic bottles and boost it with pumped air and water.

Feb 22 | 8AM – 3PM

 

TEACHERS’ SEMINAR: Astronomy Education

A discussion for our educators on what could we gain in promoting and spreading our knowledge of Astronomy to the society, the country, and to all humanity. Some of the basic astronomical concepts would also be discussed during the seminar.

Feb 22 | 1PM – 5PM

 

For inquiries, you may email us at upastrosociety@gmail.com or contact us at:

COLLISION: Darren 09167225018 | Nick 09485568688

BIG BANG!: Bernadette 09159548798

TAKE OFF!: Kimver 09057837775

TEACHERS’ SEMINAR: Johanna 09167944488

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UP Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Week 2014