Dec. 16, 2015
A brand-new Space Scoop astronomy website for kids is being launched today in 22 different languages. Space Scoop provides exciting news about the latest astronomical discoveries in simple language and is accompanied by a stunning astronomical image. Space Scoop discoveries are delivered directly by world-class space agencies and institutes in the world, allowing children across the globe to read them without delay.
Space Scoop is inviting children across the world to explore up-to-date Astronomy news bites. The goal of Space Scoop is to feed children’s curiosity about the Universe, to share the excitement of the latest scientific discoveries and to inspire them to develop an interest in science and a passion for learning.
The Space Scoop website features vibrant, eye-catching visual designs alongside fun graphics, images and icons tailored to the younger audience. It allows children to access the latest science news from renown astronomy and space research institutes, including the European Southern Observatory (ESO), NASA’sChandra X-Ray Observatory, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). Space Scoop is a flagship project of the educational programmes Universe Awareness and Space Awareness.
Children and adults from all over the world can learn about the latest developments in astronomy and space sciences as they happen. The Space Scoop website is initially available in 22 languages: English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Farsi, French, Greek, Icelandic, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Sinhalese, Slovenian, Swahili, Tamil and Turkish.
To date, there are 300 Space Scoops available with new articles are released and translated weekly. The website also contains a selection of popular topics and a glossary where difficult space words are explained simply, giving children the chance to explore astronomical vocabulary and phenomena. Therefore, Space Scoops are great for classrooms; not only to introduce students to the exciting aspects of space exploration, but also to teach them about science and technology and the history of the Universe while enriching their vocabulary.
Space Scoops are available as written stories, which can be read on the Space Scoop website, downloaded, printed or even enjoyed on a mobile phone or tablet. The stories and pictures are licensed under a Creative Commons license and can be used as a fun and interesting feature on websites, magazines, newspapers and newsletters. You can also access Space Scoop on its dedicated Android App, which is available to download free on the Google Play store.