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Transit of Mercury Inspires Community-Based Learning

Being accessible to everyone, everywhere, at all times, the sky is the ultimate community-based educational resource! And astronomical events can be a catalyst for learning, like the upcoming transit of Mercury. This is an astronomical phenomenon in which Mercury comes between Earth and the Sun, and can be seen as a tiny black dot moving across the sun. Learn more about this phenomenon at community events this month!

Category: Hilltown Families Tags: Astronomy, constellation, constellations, Integrative Learning, outer space, outerspace, planetarium, Science, Space Studies, STEM, Transit of Mercury, western massachusetts

Mythology and Mathematics through Stargazing 2016

Category: Hilltown Families, Video Tags: Astronomy, constellation, constellations, Integrative Learning, outer space, outerspace, planetarium, Science, Space Studies, STEM, Transit of Mercury, western massachusetts

Using Math to Map Constellations Deepens Sense of Place in the Universe

Combining science, math, and even human history and culture, studies of stars and constellations can be fascinating. Families can track changes in the night sky using basic math skills, and can deepen their sense of place within the universe by doing so.

Category: Community Based Education, Hilltown Families, Science, Suggested Activity Tags: Astronomy, constellation, Integrative Learning

History, Culture & Community Can All Be Found at Western MA Agricultural Fairs

Agricultural fairs, primarily established by agricultural societies for the purpose of agriculture promotion, science and education, celebrate New England history and local culture in communities all over western Massachusetts throughout late summer and early fall. These generations-old traditions of agriculture, self-sufficiency, and resiliency in rural communities afford families opportunities to participate in intergenerational community-based traditions while offering a myriad of entertainment and learning experiences through the lens of culture and food.