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Food for thought 🚀
- Plato, Philosopher
"Astronomy compels the soul to look upward, and leads us from this world to another."
- Christa McAuliffe, Teacher and Challenger Astronaut
"Space is for everybody. It's not just for a few people in science or math, or for a select group of astronauts. That's our new frontier out there, and it's everybody's business to know about space."
- Nicolaus Copernicus, Astronomer
"The strongest affection and utmost zeal should, I think, promote the studies concerned with the most beautiful objects. This is the discipline that deals with the universe's divine revolutions, the stars' motions, sizes, distances, risings and settings . . . for what is more beautiful than heaven?"
- Henri Poincare, Physicist
"Astronomy is useful because it raises us above ourselves; it is useful because it is grand; …. It shows us how small is man's body, how great his mind, since his intelligence can embrace the whole of this dazzling immensity, where his body is only an obscure point, and enjoy its silent harmony."
ASTRONOMINE ACADEMY
Frequently Asked Questions
ASTRONOMINE is a European educational project that uses Minecraft: Education Edition to teach astronomy to students aged 10 to 12. The project combines the fascination with space with game-based learning methodologies, offering an interactive and immersive experience for students.
The main educational goals of the ASTRONOMINE project are to enhance students’ understanding of astronomy, promote STEAM education, foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and inspire a lifelong interest in science and technology through engaging and interactive learning experiences.
The ASTRONOMINE project is compatible with any platform that supports Minecraft: Education Edition, including Windows, macOS, and iPad. This ensures accessibility for a wide range of students and educational settings.
Educators can get support for using ASTRONOMINE through various resources provided, including detailed guides, video tutorials, and an online community forum where they can share experiences and seek advice from other teachers.
Parents can be involved in the ASTRONOMINE project by supporting their children’s learning at home. They can download the Minecraft worlds and work through the activities with their children, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.
To install the ASTRONOMINE Minecraft worlds, open Minecraft: Education Edition and use the "Import World" button. Navigate to the downloaded ASTRONOMINE world file and select it to import the world into your Minecraft: Education Edition.
No, the ASTRONOMINE resources, including the Minecraft worlds and educational materials, are available for free. However, users must have a licensed copy of Minecraft: Education Edition to utilize these resources.
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If you want to reach our local actors in Ireland, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Cyprus, visit the “Team” section at the Top Menu to contact the project consortium directly.
If you want to reach our local actors in Ireland, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Cyprus, visit the “Team” section at the Top Menu to contact the project consortium directly.