Chuck and Susan Ruehle: Tanzania - A Centre for Science Education and Observatory

Centre for Science Education and Observatory

Supporting Science Education in Tanzania Usa River Tanzania

The objective of the Centre for Science Education and Observatory is to promote science education and

astronomy among teachers and students in Tanzania.

Founding NGO Board June 2014

Partners in the work

Mponda Malazo of Universe Awareness for Young Children - Tanzania (UNAWE-TZ) Sue and Chuck Ruehle of Telescopes to Tanzania (TtT), a project of Astronomers Without Borders (AWB)

The Centre will conduct astronomical and science training for teachers and students.

We use portable gear, ie: Galeileo scopes, 5 inch OneSky reflectors, and English/Swahili print resources for astronomy events like a solar or Lunar eclipse; or a star party hosted by residential schools, churches, villages, etc.

The Centre will integrate astronomy in the teaching curriculum as outlined in the national syllabus.

The Centre will work to develop and disseminate hands on science and astronomy

teaching resources.

The Centre will create a model science laboratory and observatory with telescopes

and computers, a portable planetarium, internet capacity for distance learning, and global connections to other observatories

around the world. Kevin in the USA at Yerkes Observatory Rosa From GTTP in Portugal

The Centre will serve as an equatorial dark sky observing centre and observatory

Teachers, Scientists, Headmasters, Education Officials

The days were filled with a variety of activities

June 2014 - Curriculum Development Workshop

Next Steps – The Way Forward

• Science Ambassadors from the June 2014 training will work with schools to introduce inquiry methods of teaching science

• A roll-off Observatory with a 12 inch Cave Cassegain Telescope will be developed at a Dark Sky site near Arusha National Park

Collaborating for the development of The Centre for Science Education and Observatory

Mponda Malazo: UNAWE- Tanzania http://unawetanzania.org

Chuck and Sue Ruehle e-mail [email protected]

Face Book at Telescopes to Tanzania http://astronomerswithoutborders.org

Donate to The Centre for Science Education and Observatory http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/projects/telescopes-to-tanzania.html