Why is the sky blue?
Why are clouds white?
Instead of searching for the answers in textbooks, the young explorers of Global Explorers Camp spent a day at the Vietnam National Space Center, discovering the answers for themselves.
Their adventure began with an immersive film showcasing the formation and evolution of the universe. From distant galaxies to our familiar Solar System, the vast cosmos unfolded before their eyes, taking them on a journey through billions of years of cosmic history.
Through interactive space models, the young astronauts learned fascinating facts about the planets and celestial bodies: the Moon is the only place in space that humans have ever set foot on, Venus can be seen from Earth with the naked eye, and much more. Every exhibit became another doorway into the wonders of the universe.
Perhaps the most exciting part of the journey was uncovering the science behind everyday phenomena through hands-on experiments. By exploring how light behaves, the children discovered that the sky appears blue because blue light is scattered more strongly as sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, while clouds appear white because tiny water droplets reflect and scatter almost all wavelengths of sunlight.
This is also the essence of Learning by Doing at The Dewey Schools. Students retrace the journey of scientists themselves: observing, asking questions, experimenting, testing ideas, and making discoveries. When children learn through firsthand experiences, they gain a deeper understanding of concepts while developing the ability to connect and apply knowledge across different areas of life.
Join us in looking back at this extraordinary space adventure through the memorable moments captured below!
