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Communicating Astronomy to Children in Unconventional Locations (page 10)
Gabriella Bernardi

Key Words
Education, astronomy, science communication, outreach

Summary

Communicating astronomy to children can take place in many locations outside of conventional learning spaces such as classrooms, planetariums or museums. For example, book or toy shops can provide great backdrops for communicating astronomy. It is in these kinds of places, full of distractions, that finding entertaining ways to communicate concepts becomes all the more important. Used in the right way what might initially seem like downsides to these spaces can quickly be turned into advantages. This article explores the role of these locations in communicating astronomy and how they can be used as effective, and fun, forums for engagement.