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Nova Iguaçu students use planetarium for immersive science learning
Students at the Amazor Vieira Borges Municipal School in Nova Iguaçu participated in an immersive science activity on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences (MAST) brought a planetarium to the school to provide hands-on learning about space, planets, stars, and astronomical phenomena.
The activity allowed students to visualize the Solar System and observe constellations, aiming to make science education more dynamic than traditional textbook learning. Virgínia Rocha, the Municipal Secretary of Education, emphasized that such initiatives are designed to spark curiosity and provide meaningful educational experiences that connect scientific knowledge to the students' daily lives.
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Amazor Vieira Borges Municipal School · Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences · Nova Iguaçu · Virgínia Rocha
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The educational activity took place at the Amazor Vieira Borges Municipal School in Nova Iguaçu on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. oretratodobrasil.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br · opiniaoenoticia.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Municipal Secretary of Education Virgínia Rocha stated that such initiatives expand learning possibilities and spark scientific curiosity in students. oretratodobrasil.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br · opiniaoenoticia.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Students used the planetarium to visualize the Solar System and observe constellations. oretratodobrasil.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br · opiniaoenoticia.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences (MAST) provided a planetarium to the school. oretratodobrasil.com.br · tvtribunape.com.br · opiniaoenoticia.com.br