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THE UNIVERSE IS YOUR CLASSROOM

ASTRAVYR SPACE ACADEMY · GLOBAL PROGRAMMES

The universe is
your classroom.

Four ways to explore astronomy together. Choose a ready-to-run programme for your school, library, astronomy club or dark-sky community, with resources that can be adapted anywhere in the world.

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Free and independent No login or purchase Indoor options included

01 / FIND YOUR PATHWAY

Start with your
community.

Each programme includes four complete sessions, evidence-led questions and practical facilitator guidance. Select a pathway below to see exactly what you can teach.

02 / ADAPT YOUR EXPERIENCE

One Academy.
Many skies.

Start with the same scientific foundation. Choose a regional context and a suggested learning level, then use your own local knowledge to tailor examples and safeguarding.

Regional perspective
Learning approach
Worldwide · Foundation

A global scientific foundation with locally adaptable examples; avoid treating one season, star or climate as universal.

Use pictures, demonstrations and short explanations. Answer by speaking, writing or drawing.

Review local learning ages, languages, access, safety and school/council regulations.

03 / YOUR SELECTED PROGRAMME

The Space Classroom

A four-session enquiry sequence

4 sessions · 170 minutes total

FACILITATOR-READY LEARNING

What will participants discover?

For teachers seeking meaningful space-science learning without requiring a telescope.

Learning outcome

Learners can explain an astronomical model, investigate a lighting question, interpret an observing comparison and justify a satellite-science proposal.

Your four-session journey

01

Why the Moon Changes

40 MIN

Why does the Moon appear to change shape?

Participants produce: Three labelled phase sketches showing Sun direction and Earth viewing position; a written or spoken explanation that the visible sunlit fraction changes with geometry, not Earth's shadow, and one stated model limitation.

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02

A Better Night for Everyone

45 MIN

What does responsible outdoor lighting look like?

Participants produce: A labelled five-principle improvement plan, with a safety and accessibility trade-off.

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03

Two Places, Different Skies

40 MIN

How can latitude change the sky we see?

Participants produce: Two horizon sketches labelled with preset, latitude, longitude, month and local clock hour; one supported comparison; an explanation that multiple location variables differ; and two limitations: only eight selected stars and no guarantee of actual visibility.

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04

Space Science for Earth

45 MIN

How might satellite measurements help communities?

Participants produce: A research-backed mission card naming the measurement, intended use and one uncertainty.

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04 / THE COMPLETE FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY

Everything you need
to get started.

Download any of the seven programmes below. Programme guides are organised by audience; regional extensions complement them with locally adaptable learning questions.

Four community programmes

The Space ClassroomSchools & teachers · 8-page PDFThe Cosmic LibraryPublic libraries · 8-page PDFObserve, Question, DiscoverAstronomy clubs · 8-page PDFGuardians of the NightDark-sky communities · 8-page PDF

Three regional extensions

New Zealand dark skiesSpecialist learning context · 5-page PDFPacific skiesSpecialist learning context · 5-page PDFMiddle East celestial learningSpecialist learning context · 5-page PDF

These editions are not a substitute for locally qualified cultural, curriculum or safety guidance.

GO FURTHER

Want a single science handbook?

The illustrated global toolkit includes four core activities, learner worksheets and original teaching diagrams.

05 / BEGIN LEARNING

Curiosity is
the first step.

Begin with the first practical activity from your chosen programme, or explore the wider Academy's missions and sky-learning tools.

Start your first activity Explore the wider Academy

Independent, non-accredited educational material. Hosts adapt sessions for age, safeguarding, curriculum, accessibility and local conditions. No outside organisations have endorsed these resources. The programme booklet is audience-specific. The separate regional extension adds context; it does not replace the facilitator's local knowledge or professional safety checks.

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