Project “Planetarium as a spatial environment of a preschool educational institution through the artistic and aesthetic development of preschool children” project

14 Oct 2019

First, let’s clarify what equipment we are talking about. A mobile planetarium is a mobile installation designed for conducting interactive sessions. The device is aimed at young and middle-aged children, has small dimensions and a stylish modern design.

The planetarium includes the following components:

• frame dome;
• spherical mirror;
• duct fan;
• filtration module;
• multimedia equipment.

The casing of the device is made of durable polymer. It does not transmit light and provides high-quality sound insulation. The material is resistant to mechanical and temperature influences, decorated with prints.

Operating principle of a mobile planetarium

The launch and operation of an inflatable mobile planetarium occurs in several stages:

• a site for equipment installation is selected;
• the frame of the 3D planetarium is mounted;
• projection and acoustic modules are installed;
• image and sound test output is performed;
• reception of visitors begins.

Inside the 3D planetarium, thematic videos are played on the structure of the solar system, constellations, and celestial bodies. The image is projected onto the inner surface of the dome, creating the effect of complete immersion. The presence of sound enhances the effect of presence. The children learn about the features of the galaxy and receive information about the structure of their home planet.

With the help of an inflatable planetarium and a projection system, a variety of films are broadcast, including those about the underwater world and the stratosphere.

Reasons for purchasing a planetarium kit for your garden:

• More than 100 ready-made programs in astronomy and other subjects are already available!
• The dome and equipment are installed in 15 minutes
• The dome can be installed in any room measuring 4 x 4 meters
• Ceiling height 2.5-3.2 meters
• No qualified personnel are required for installation and operation
• Compact when assembled, easy to transport
• Full technical support from Planeta LLC
• Manufacturer's warranty 24 months
• The dome can be used not only as a planetarium, but also for your own events

Types of equipment

You can buy a children's planetarium in various designs:

• inflatable dome with a classic projection system;
• inflatable dome with Fepas projection system;
• frame-vacuum dome with a classic projection system;
• frame-vacuum dome with Fepas projection system.

Fepas projectors are equipped with Sony LCDx3 modules that output images in Full HD resolution. Luminous flux power – 4300 lm. The video has high contrast and creates unforgettable images.

The duration of one session does not exceed 40 minutes. This allows you to comfortably fit the use of a planetarium at school within the educational process, without changing the lesson schedule.

It is possible to install a planetarium in a kindergarten. For young visitors there are bright entertaining and educational videos.

USE OF PLANETARIUM IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITY OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.

Teacher at State Budgetary Educational Institution "SPK im. PC. Menkova" - Kurnaeva O.S.

Student at State Budgetary Educational Institution "SPK im. PC. Menkova" - Malerik D. A.

USE OF PLANETARIUM IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITY OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.

Annotation.

The article analyzes the possibilities of using such modern interactive technology as a planetarium in the educational process of preschool educational institutions in order to expand the intellectual level of the child, his divergent thinking, the ability to work in a team, and take an active part in specific activities.

Keywords.

Interactive technologies, development of competencies, divergent thinking, design, direct educational activities.

Modern education requires people to possess such qualities as the ability to navigate in any situation, variability, the ability to look at things critically, and psychological stability. Modern Russian schools are mainly aimed at deepening and expanding the intellectual level of the child, often without taking into account the development of such important competencies as the ability to think in different directions (divergent thinking), the ability to design and implement their own projects, the ability to work in a team, the ability to cope with complex life situations. situations [2].

“We live in an era when the distance from the wildest fantasies to completely real reality is shrinking with incredible speed,” Maxim Gorky once wrote [1]. And now, in an age when technology has stepped far forward, the words of M. Gorky ring especially true: “You can’t go anywhere in the carriage of the past...”[3].

In the modern 21st century, interactive technologies for learning have increasingly begun to be used. The world does not stand still; it is constantly improving and improving in the field of education. Thanks to interactive learning (“a type of information exchange between students and the surrounding information environment”), the process of acquiring knowledge for children becomes much more interesting than ordinary traditional learning. The child interacts with the teacher all the time, being in equal conditions. With the help of interactive technologies, the explanatory and illustrative method of teaching can be relegated to the background, since the preschooler can take an active part in specific activities.

Now we will look at one of the best interactive technologies - a planetarium (from the Latin Planetarius “astrologer, astrologer”). It was first built in Germany in 1925, but it appeared in Russia in 1929. Since those times, this type of technology has been gaining popularity, attracting parents and children, introducing them to the unknown universe and its secrets. .

What was the planetarium like?

The first planetarium consisted of:

• optical-mechanical device “Planetarium”;
• digital projection device.

In Russia, 39 planetariums were installed, but not evenly, that is, in one city there could be 1 or 2, or not be equipped at all. A separate building was allocated for planetariums.

Later, digital (mobile) planetariums appear, they can be moved. Such a planetarium consists of a dome with a zipper and several projectors, speakers, and light insulation. They became famous due to their inexpensive equipment and uncomplicated use. It is worth noting that one teacher can handle the installation of the planetarium. The dome can accommodate from 10 to 40 people. The weight of the dome ranges from 20 to 40 kilograms [4].

Who does the planetarium work for?

Primarily for children. The planetarium is designed for absolutely every age, from preschoolers to adults. Conversations are conducted with younger children in a playful way. Illustrations are selected to match the content of the material. After the story, watch the movie.

The planetarium is one of the options for an interactive learning system .

This system allows you to achieve complete immersion in the information. To understand the sensations that a child gets in a planetarium, imagine a 3D picture; when you put on glasses, it seems that the picture becomes three-dimensional. And in the planetarium you will see a planet flying straight at you, flying overhead, disappearing behind you. Educational films are 15-20 minutes long, but during this time preschoolers remember more than in a group lesson. These planetarium videos tell children in an accessible form about the planets of the solar system, about the first space explorers. There is also the opportunity to see our planet, the moon, stars, meteorites up close, to plunge into and feel like a part of the vast universe.

How is a planetarium used in preschool classes?

With the advent of the mobile planetarium, which happened not so long ago, direct educational activities in preschool institutions have become more diverse and rich with the use of this equipment. With its help, children are given the opportunity to find themselves in those spaces that not everyone can visit. Broadens the horizons of preschoolers, increases interest and thirst for knowledge.

For example, when getting acquainted with space

Before the start of the lesson, preliminary work (conversation) is carried out with the children on the topic: “Space”, and, going to the planetarium, the children already have ideas about space, planets, stars.
The teacher must remind us of safety precautions : “Cosmonauts are very disciplined people.
And we, like cosmonauts, will very calmly go into the planetarium one after another. You know that astronauts in a rocket are not standing or sitting, but lying down. And we, like real astronauts, will enter our spaceship and travel while lying down. Without a doubt, any journey is interesting and you will want to ask something, but I ask you to remember your questions and ask me them when you leave the planetarium.” The lesson can be taught either by a specially trained person or by a teacher. Working with the planetarium does not cause any great difficulties, which means that anyone can cope with this equipment. Before the lesson, the teacher determines the method by which he will give information to the children, for example, a gaming / comparative method (the Sun is dad, and the planets are his children). With the help of this form of work, great interest is aroused in children, which can be seen in the discipline. The teacher talks about each planet: what it is, temperature, satellites, what it consists of. After finishing the lesson, you can invite the children to draw on a sheet of paper what they liked best and remembered.

When exploring the underwater world

the use of a planetarium creates a on the bottom of the sea/ocean. Thanks to the educational film, which is shown in the dome, children have the opportunity to examine each animal, its real size, and not reduced on the visual aid, method of movement, etc. Children can see a wide variety of sea animals (from the most common - perch, herring, crucian carp, to unusual in appearance - ball fish, sword shark, sunfish, etc.), types of coral reefs, etc. At the end of watching the film, the teacher talks with the children about what they saw and remembered, and then asks them to depict what they liked.

Following conclusions from general psychology, thanks to the unusual presentation, emotional atmosphere, and unusual environment, the acquired knowledge is absorbed faster and more effectively. If you leave the planetarium and ask the guys: “What do you remember?”, be sure that they will tell you most of the material.

The use of interactive technologies in kindergarten stimulates children's cognitive activity, develops divergent thinking, and children's ability to navigate a large flow of information and use it.

Perhaps the planetarium will become the basis for further updates that will arouse great interest among children, or will reveal potential for something [5].

LIST OF SOURCES USED

1. Gorky, M “On the music of the fat people” State music publishing house: Moscow - 1931.
2. Danilchenko S.L. Sevastopol Pedagogical College named after P.K. Menkova: from the past to the future // Society, science, education: trends and development prospects. Collective monograph. - Ufa: AETERNA, 2021. - 374 p.
3. Serov, V.V. “Encyclopedic Dictionary of Catchwords and Expressions” // LLC Publishing House “Lockid Press” - 2005.
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5. [https://dohcolonoc.ru/cons/9697-ispolzovanie-sovremennogo-interaktivnogo-oborudovaniya.html] .

Purchasing devices

You can buy a planetarium for your school from our company. We offer functional equipment from leading industry manufacturers. In addition to multimedia installations, we offer collapsible chairs, foam chairs and bean bags for installation in a dome.

The price of a mobile mobile planetarium depends on the configuration and in our company varies from 214,000 rubles. for an inflatable dome with a mirror projection system up to 695,000 rubles. for a frame-vacuum dome with a Fepas projection system.

A domed planetarium has many advantages:

• ease of transportation;
• Possibility of installation outdoors;
• quick installation within one hour;
• significant dome capacity;
• excellent ergonomics;
• attractive design;
• The equipment is ready for use and does not require additional calibration.

The planetarium reduces the cost of educational trips, expands the possibilities of presenting material for teachers, and can also simply diversify the leisure time of children and adolescents.

For more information about planetariums, please contact our consultants. Specialists will tell you about the characteristics of the equipment, recommend the optimal solution for your tasks and budget, clarify the availability of specific models, and coordinate delivery and payment issues. We work with individuals, businesses and government agencies.

Features of the business, pros and cons

Initially, planetariums pursued educational and educational goals, but over time, entrepreneurs saw their commercial potential. In this case, it was the desire of citizens to spend their leisure time in an interesting and varied way that led to the emergence of mobile versions of such establishments. Planetarium programs are no longer limited to astronomy and demonstrations of constellations: their repertoire includes videos about nature, paleontology, history, and natural science. There are even feature films designed to be shown on a hemispherical screen.

Accordingly, the content of mobile planetariums has turned from boring lectures into a real show. Who will enjoy such entertainment:

• The main visitors to the planetarium will be school-age children. Most films are educational in nature, which corresponds to the interests of teenagers studying the world around them.
• Preschoolers may also be interested in the planetarium. But it is recommended not to allow children into the sessions, and children over 5 years old should be with their parents. Bright pictures and loud sounds can frighten them.
• Adults should not be excluded from the audience. Today, studios produce many serious films about the structure of living organisms and the Universe, black holes and dark matter. Everyone comes to these sessions.

Since the audience of mobile planetariums has no restrictions on age or social status, we can assume that such a business will become relevant in any city and in any society. Besides:

• Opening a mobile planetarium does not require such serious investments as creating another entertainment establishment - an anti-café, bowling alley or billiard room.
• There are many studios in Russia and abroad that offer a range of films for any audience - from preschoolers to retirees.
• Finding planetarium equipment is easy. Unlike stationary establishments, ordinary office equipment is used here, and the dome itself is inexpensive.
• A planetarium requires a minimum number of employees to operate. The entrepreneur can service it independently.
• Due to low overhead costs, high profitability is achieved, and the initial investment, even with an average load, pays off in less than six months.

Despite these advantages, you can often see advertisements on the Internet for the sale of mobile planetarium kits. This is explained by the disadvantages that novice entrepreneurs forgot to take into account:

• The planetarium has to compete with other entertainment options, including 3D cinemas, amusement rides and theatrical performances.
• Viewers quickly become bored with the repertoire, and new films have to be paid for. A license for a good program can cost up to two thousand euros.
• Due to information overload, the audience becomes passive and strives for new knowledge not nearly as actively as it did a couple of decades ago.