Planetary science presentations
Hungarian
Új felfedezések a Naprendszerben
Hungarian
Holdak a Külső-Naprendszerben
Detailed reading materials
English
Planetary stratigraphy - teacher’s handbook, figures and handouts
Hungarian
Educational materials
Teaching methods
Gamification and competition-based learning
Kárpáti, Sz., Hargitai, H., Bérczi, Sz., & Gucsik, A. (2024). Gamification of terraforming of Mars using HyperDocs and digital escape room as innovative pedagogical tools in education. 55th LPSC, #1122, LPI, Houston.
Kárpáti, Sz., Hargitai, H., Bérczi, Sz., & Gucsik, A. (2023). Competition-Based Teaching Method in The Planetary Science: Implication for Discovery of Mars. 54. LPSC, #1356, Houston.
Digital education and distance learning
Bérczi, Sz., Hargitai, H. I., Kereszturi, A., & Illés, I. (2021). Planetology Video Lectures for Remote Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic. 52. LPSC, #2161, LPI, Houston.
Hargitai, H., & Bérczi, Sz. (2020). Creating the Student Atlas of Mars Geography – An Active Learning Project. 51. LPSC, #2640, LPI, Houston.
Hegyi, S., Bérczi, Sz., Kereszturi, A., & Hargitai, H. (2011). E-Learning - Innovative Pedagogical Project in the Higher Education to Promote and Support Space Sciences and Technology. 42. LPSC, #1990, LPI, Houston.
Hargitai, H., Bérczi, Sz., Varga, T., Szabó Soki, L., & Maros, G. (2002). Video and Hypermedia Education Online: Solar System Materials. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 37(7, Suppl.), A60.Full text (ResearchGate)
Interactive modelling and computer visualisation
Kabai, S., & Bérczi, Sz. (2010). Space Science Education by Mathematica Demonstrations: Interactive Design of Moving Space Probe Elements Mechanics by Foldable and Extendable Structures for Space Applications. Lunar and Planetary Science XXXXI, Abstract #2340, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston (CD-ROM).
Kabai, S., & Bérczi, Sz. (2008). Space science education by Mathematica demonstrations: interactive conceptual design for foldable and extendable structures for space applications. European Planetary Science Congress. Vol. 3, EPSC2008-A-00263.
Kabai, S., Miyazaki, K., & Bérczi, Sz. (2002). Space science education with Mathematica: Interactive design modular space station structures with computer algebra: Principles, functional units, motions, examples. In Lunar and planetary science (Abstract 1041). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Szilassi, L., Karsai, J., Pataki, T., Kabai, S., & Bérczi, Sz. (2001). How interactive graphical modeling helps space science and geometry education in Hungary. Lunar and Planetary Science XXXII, Abstract #1184, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston (CD-ROM).
Atlases, maps and educational publications
Bérczi, Sz., Hargitai, H., Illés, E., Kereszturi, A., Mörtl, M., Sik, A., & Weidinger, T. (2006). Concise atlas series on the Solar System: textbooks for space science education at Eötvös University, Budapest, Hungary. 36. COSPAR Conference, 2006 July, Beijing, (TC3-276).
Hargitai, H., & Bérczi, Sz. (2006). Planetary maps for education: the completion of the series: multilingual maps of Terrestrial Planets and their Moons. In H. Kremers & V. Tikunov (Eds.), Proceedings of InterCarto–InterGIS 12 (p. 313). Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kartographie, Sektion Berlin-Brandenburg.
Hargitai, H., & Bérczi, Sz. (2006). Planetary maps for education: the completion of the series: Multilingual maps of Terrestrial Planets and their Moons P15. In H. Kremers, & V. Tikunov (Eds.), InterCarto-InterGIS 12 (pp. 286–290). Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie.
Bérczi, Sz., Hargitai, H., Horváth, A., Illés, E., Kereszturi, Á., Mörtl, M., Sik, A., Weidinger, T., Hegyi, S., & Hudoba, G. (2006). Solar System atlas series on the Eötvös University, Budapest, Hungary: textbooks for space and planetary science education. In 1st European Planetary Science Congress 2006 (pp. 509).
Hargitai, H. I., & Bérczi, Sz. (2005). Planetary Maps in Education. International Cartographic Conference: Mapping Approaches Into A Changing World, 9-16. July, 2005, La Coruna, Spain.
Hargitai, H., & Bérczi, Sz. (2004). Planetary science outreach: old methods, new packing - education via DVD and planetary maps. IAC conference, Vancouver, 2004. October. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.iac-04-p.4.03
This conference paper concerns DVDs and planetary maps used in planetary-science outreach. It focuses on new presentation formats for established educational material; the accessible information does not establish a specific learning outcome. Source
Project-based, construction-based and experiential learning
Hegyi, S., Bérczi, Sz., Ságodi, I., Szabó, M., & Vizi, P. G. (2019). The Role of Makerspace in Space Science Education: How Learning and Space Technology Forms an Attractive Curriculum for Creation in Digital Community. 50. LPSC, #1899, Houston, CD-ROM.
Kabai, S., Fenyvesi, K., Szabó, I., Stettner, E., Szilassi, L., Vörös, L., Lénárt, I., & Bérczi, Sz. (2012). Experience-workshop in mathematics and space education: joyful teaching program in Hungary. 43. LPSC, #2611, LPI, Houston.
Bérczi, Zs., Bérczi, Sz., & Terebessy, T. (2011). Planetary Geology Education on the Stage: Dynamics of Planetary Morphology in Theatre Performance. 42. LPSC, #1348, LPI, Houston.
Bérczi, Sz., Cech, V., Hegyi, S., Borbola, T., Diósy, T., Köllő, Z., & Tóth, Sz. (1998). Planetary geology education via construction of a planetary lander probe. Lunar and Planetary Science XXIX, Abstract #1267, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston (CD-ROM).
Interdisciplinary curriculum development and pedagogical synthesis
Záhonyi, A., Ságodi, I., & Bérczi, Sz. (2019). Planetary Science Education by Focusing on Spherical Astronomy: The Role of the Ecliptic in the 26000 Years of Precession Cycle: Comparison of Recent and Archaeological Datasets. 50. LPSC, #2619, Houston, CD-ROM.
Ságodi, I., & Bérczi, Sz. (2018). Planetary Science Education I. Comparison of Halo Rings Produced by Electromagnetic Waves Scattered Through the Cloud of Randomly Oriented Macro and Micro Crystals (in the Ice Cloud and in the Dust). 49th LPSC, #1571, Houston, CD-ROM.
Bérczi, Sz., & Angyal, Zs. (2016). Connecting Planetary Science and Environmental Science in Education for Mutual Benefits. 47th LPSC, #2100. LPI, Houston, CD-ROM.Abstract (PDF)
Bérczi, Sz., Józsa, S., Varga, T., Gyollai, I., & Nagy, Sz. (2015). Planetary science synthesis education using structural hierarchy for Martian materials. 46. LPSC, #3020, LPI, Houston. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2533.9203Abstract (PDF)
This teaching study connects planet-scale Martian landforms with small-scale details of rocks and minerals. Bringing together maps, spacecraft images, rover observations and meteorite samples makes traces of the same processes easier to understand across scales. Source
Dudich, E., Poka, T., & Bérczi, Sz. (2003). "Geonomy” by E. Szádeczky-Kardoss: New Auxiliary Studies Update the Pioneering Book in Space and Earth Science Education in Hungary. Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIV, Abstract #1555, Lunar Planet. Institute, Houston (CD-ROM).
Hargitai, H., Kereszturi, A., Sik, A., Varga, T., & Bérczi, Sz. (2002). Planetology Group's Complex Educational Activity at Eötvös University. 27th NIPR Symposium Antarctic Meteorites, Tokyo, p. 29-31.
Hargitai, H., Kereszturi, A., Sik, A., Varga, T., Szabó Soki, L., Maros, G., & Bérczi, Sz. (2002). Planetology group's educational outreach results at Eötvös University, Hungary. In Lunar and planetary science (Abstract 1261). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Further publications by topic
Further research
Kárpáti, S. M., & Gucsik, A. (2025). The galactic jenga: an implication for the education of astronomy and planetary science. LPSC, abstract #2670.
Illyés, A., Opitz, A., & Heward, A. (2022). Participation Trends and Geographical Diversity in Earth and Space Science. EPSC, abstract #EPSC2022-1168.
The study uses Earth and space science conference participation data to examine geographical diversity and changing opportunities. It focuses on underrepresented countries and early-career researchers to support more effective collaboration measures. Source
Bérczi, Sz., Polgári, M., Gyollai, I., Ságodi, I., & Vizi, P. G. (2021). How NASA Lunar and Antarctic Meteorite Sample Studies Helps Planning New Measuring Complexes in Our Planetary Science Education: Instruments for Extended Structural Hierarchy Table with Parallel Structures. 52. LPSC, #1498, LPI, Houston.
Novák, R., Gucsik, A., Pénzesné Kónya, E., Pajtókné Tari, I., & Mika, J. (2019). Importance of the Bükk Dark Sky Park and its Educational Benefits. LPSC, abstract #1346.
Patkós, C., Mika, J., Gucsik, A., Juhász, T., Homoki, E., Polgári, M. P., Utasi, Z., & Pajtókné Tari, I. (2019). Planetology Related Aspects in University Education of Geography and Environment. LPSC, abstract #3261.
Hargitai, Henrik (2018). Planetary Maps Designed for Children. EPSC, abstract #EPSC2018-170.
Hargitai, H., Gede, M., Zimbelman, J., Kőszeghy, Cs., Sirály, D., Marinangeli, L., Barata, T., López, I., Szakács, A., Debniak, K., & Feuillet, T. (2015). Planetary map series for children. LPSC, abstract #2257.
Hargitai, H., Gede, M., & Merk, Z. (2013). Geobrowsers vs. Cartographic Artworks: Virtual Planetary Globes Designed for K–12 Education. ICC, abstract #1252.
Hargitai, H., Simonné-Dombóvári, E., & Gede, M. (2012). A 3d planetary neocartographic tool in education: a game on virtual Moon and Mars globes.. LPSC, abstract #1783.
Kereszturi, Á., & Péntek, K. (2012). New Planetary Science Course at the University of Western Hungary. LPSC, abstract #1778.
Hegyi, S., & Kereszturi, Á. (2012). eLearning system to fuse planetary science and engineering issues. LPSC, abstract ##1812.
Horvai, F., & Kereszturi, A. (2009). Geology of Mars: New university course in Hungary. 40th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1673). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Boros-Olah, M., Hargitai, H., Hirsch, T., Kereszturi, A., Muhi, A., & Tepliczky, I. (2009). HungaroMars2008: Analog research in the education of planetary science. 40th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1492). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Hargitai, H., Bérczi, Sz., Kereszturi, Á., Opitz, A., Sik, A., Weidinger, T., Tepliczky, I., & Bradák, B. (2003). Outreach activity of the planetology group of Eötvös University, Hungary: Experimental programs and experiences. 34th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1547). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Bartholy, J., & Pongracz, R. (2001). Teaching high-school and undergraduate students to download, understand and use satellite images. 32nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1600). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Hargitai, H. (2001). New focuses on the teaching of planetology: Planetary science at middle schools of Hungary. 32nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1211). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Bérczi, Sz., Fabriczy, A., Hegyi, S., Kovács, Zs. I., Keresztesi, M., Cech, V., Diósy, T., Józsa, S., Holba, A., Lukács, B., Roskó, F., Szakmány, Gy., Tóth, Sz., Hegyi, A., & Kabai, S. (2001). How we used NASA lunar sample set in making an educational atlas series of the Solar System materials: (1), (2). 32nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1100). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Bérczi, Sz., Józsa, S., Szakmány, Gy., Dimén, A., Deák, F., Borbéi, F., Florea, N., Peter, A., Fabriczy, A., Földi, T., Gál, A., Kubovics, I., Puskás, Z., & Unger, Z. (2001). Tentative TTT-diagram from Textures of Basalts and Basaltic Clasts of the NASA Educational Set: Comparisons to Terrestrial Basalts. 26th NIPR Symposium Antarctic Meteorites, Tokyo, p. 7-9.
Bérczi, Sz., Lukács, B., Holba, A., Józsa, S., Kubovics, I., Puskás, Z., & Szakmány, Gy. (2000). The NIPR Antarctic meteorite thin section educational set. 31st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1199). Lunar and Planetary Institute.
Bérczi, Sz., Lukács, B., Holba, A., Józsa, S., Kubovics, I., Puskás, Z., & Szakmány, Gy. (2000). The NIPR Antarctic meteorite thin section educational set. 31st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Abstract No. 1199). Lunar and Planetary Institute.