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Dokoma Editions offers teachers and parents a series of educational and fun activities focused on astronomical phenomena, such as solar eclipses. These activities are designed to awaken curiosity and enrich the knowledge of young minds.
An event of such rarity, which will not occur again until 2106, undoubtedly deserves special attention. In this spirit, we invite teachers and parents to explore with us a series of educational and fun activities, designed to awaken curiosity and enrich everyone's knowledge.
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Observation and Safety: Let's start with the heart of the event - observing the eclipse. We will provide detailed instructions on how to safely observe the eclipse, using special eclipse glasses and alternative methods for those who cannot procure them.
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Art and the Eclipse: The eclipse in art is a fascinating theme. We will offer creative workshops, where participants can express their impressions of the eclipse through painting, drawing, or sculpture, inspired by historical artworks that have immortalized eclipses.
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Poetry Under the Stars: Eclipses have often been immortalized in poetry. We will invite young and old to read and write poems inspired by the eclipse, exploring themes of light, darkness, and renewal.
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The Mathematics of the Eclipse: For the more analytical minds, we will offer activities around the calculations used to predict eclipses, to understand their mechanism and duration. These workshops will be adapted to different age levels and competencies.
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History and Myths: Each culture has its own stories and legends about eclipses. We will explore these stories through tales, games, and discussions, allowing participants to discover how eclipses have shaped beliefs and knowledge throughout the ages.
Dokoma Editions is convinced that these activities will not fail to enrich the educational experience surrounding the total solar eclipse, offering a multidisciplinary perspective that encompasses science, art, literature, mathematics, and history. We hope that parents and teachers will join us in celebrating this astronomical phenomenon in all its splendor.
Facing the total solar eclipse, Dokoma Editions finds amusement in Quebec schools' decision to close, depriving students of a unique astronomical spectacle.
We argue that with eclipse glasses or safe alternative methods, such as the pinhole technique, observing this event is not only safe but also educational. At Dokoma, we value open minds and active learning, offering a day of observation filled with humor and curiosity, proving that education can transcend classroom walls to reach the stars.
Dokoma Editions is launching creative workshops to explore the solar eclipse in art, aimed at elementary and secondary school students.
These sessions allow participants to draw inspiration from historical artworks to express their visions of the eclipse through painting, drawing, and sculpture. These workshops aim to deepen the understanding of the connections between humanity and the universe, encouraging careful observation and personal interpretation. A unique opportunity for young people to explore art and astronomy, thereby fostering an appreciation of our place in the cosmos.
"Poetry Under the Stars" is a Dokoma Editions initiative that uses the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, as an educational opportunity.
Through poetry workshops, participants of all ages will explore light, darkness, and renewal, connecting science, history, and literature in a deep reflection on our universe.
The "Mathematics of the Eclipse" workshop by Dokoma Editions offers a unique approach to teaching total solar eclipses to students through mathematics.
Suited for various age and skill levels, this interactive workshop immerses participants in calculations and mathematical principles to predict and understand eclipses. Aiming to encourage the development of mathematical skills in a fun way, it seeks to inspire a passion for science and enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills.