Why does Paper Plate Education have an emphasis on space science?
Paper Plate Education began as an initiative of the Great Lakes Planetarium Association, which naturally has an affinity for astronomy. The GLPA endorsed the Paper Plate Project, which sought to fuse the enthusiasm and talent of space scientists and educators into a comprehensive package that advances appreciation for and understanding of the firmament. The GLPA produced a modest video on Paper Plate Astronomy for persons who have limited access to technology. The more we used paper plate creations for space science applications, the more we recognized that the same techniques could benefit others. Hence, Paper Plate Education is beginning to use this venue to serve other disciplines.
