Innovative practices in astronomy science education in China – A case study of BJP's science communication activities

As China’s only non-core K-12 science subject, astronomy education faces resource constraints. Beijing Planetarium (BJP), home to the Chinese Astronomical Society Popularization Committee, addresses this through tiered programs. The series uses exhibitions for upper primary students, while the integ...

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Published inOpen astronomy Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 9 - 12
Main Authors Chong, Feng, Yan, Dai, Bin, Yang, Jie, Meng, Yuanyuan, Fang, Yilin, Guo, Xiaoci, Huang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published De Gruyter 13.08.2025
Subjects
astronomical popularization
astronomy science education
Beijing planetarium
China
international collaboration
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Summary:As China’s only non-core K-12 science subject, astronomy education faces resource constraints. Beijing Planetarium (BJP), home to the Chinese Astronomical Society Popularization Committee, addresses this through tiered programs. The series uses exhibitions for upper primary students, while the integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) technology. The targets advanced learners with STEM foundations, fostering interdisciplinary skills. The series leverages the Beijing Ancient Observatory to highlight ancient Chinese achievements. BJP’s international collaborations via Network for Astronomy School Education (NASE) adopt the framework. Teaching modalities include offline parent–child programs and experiments, alongside online and . Nationwide initiatives like , , and extend reach. Since 1957, BJP has been pivotal in astronomy education. The 2012 NASE partnership accelerated global integration. Future plans focus on expanding collaborations to bridge educational gaps and advance astronomy popularization.
ISSN:2543-6376
2543-6376
DOI:10.1515/astro-2025-0015