The development of an innovative ecophotonics/illumination engineering education program for grades 6-12

Constance E. Walker; Stephen M. Pompea; Robert T. Sparks

doi:10.1117/12.930273

18 October 2012 The development of an innovative ecophotonics/illumination engineering education program for grades 6-12

Constance E. Walker, Stephen M. Pompea, Robert T. Sparks

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Proceedings Volume 8481, Optics Education and Outreach II; 84810E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930273
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

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National Optical Astronomy Observatory's Education and Public Outreach Group has created pedagogically-sound science enrichment programs for grades 3-12 that embed both active and problem-based learning in the areas of eco-photonics and illumination engineering. As launching points into activities and fodder for later discussion, film clips are incorporated from The City Dark, an award-winning, feature documentary about light pollution and the disappearing night sky. The goal is to solve this global eco-photonics challenge with responsible illumination engineering. An outline of the usage of the film clips is presented with activities, kit materials and pedagogical justification for the scope and sequence.

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Constance E. Walker, Stephen M. Pompea, and Robert T. Sparks "The development of an innovative ecophotonics/illumination engineering education program for grades 6-12", Proc. SPIE 8481, Optics Education and Outreach II, 84810E (18 October 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930273

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Pollution

Light sources and illumination

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Illumination engineering

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