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The Sun Earth Moon System: Connecting Science and Informal Learning

The scientific community has long been concerned with the gap between advances in natural sciences, particularly in physics and astronomy, and the level of public awareness and involvement (Baxter, 1989; Dunlop 1999; Sadler, 1987). As science continues to expand the boundaries of human knowledge, this disconnection is somewhat expected. However, if after going through the education system young generations do not acquire knowledge of the basic scientific concepts, the knowledge gap will continue to widen. Contrary, if young people are equipped with the underlying scientific principles, it is easier for them to stay connected with the growth of scientific knowledge throughout their lives (Richardson & Wolfe, 2001). Therefore, scientists should not only focus on research but also on bridging the gap between science and public knowledge of science by means of informal science education (Falk, ABSTRACT