Scientix 9th SPWatFCL Brussels 6-8 November 2015: EU Space Awareness
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The document outlines the objectives and plans of the 9th Science Projects Workshop held in Brussels, aiming to stimulate interest in space sciences among youth, especially girls and ethnic minorities. It includes the development of educational resources, outreach initiatives, and partnerships with various educational institutions across Europe. The project anticipates reaching over 120,000 children and 3,500 teachers through events, teacher training, and resources available in multiple languages.
Scientix 9th SPWatFCL Brussels 6-8 November 2015: EU Space Awareness
- 1. March 2015/2018 W rite subtitel here in small caps Teodora Ioan – Project Officer European Schoolnet MARCH 2015/2018 9th Science Projects W orkshop in the Future Classroom Lab Brussels, November 6 -8 2015
- 2. March 2015/2018 OBJECTIVES 2 • Stimulate the new generation of space-oriented scientists, with focus on girls and ethnic minorities. • Use space and the Universe to broaden children’s minds, raise awareness to the importance of space sciences in everyday life, develop a sense of European and global citizenship, and foster tolerance for diverse culture. • Build long-term partnerships between people from different cultural backgrounds and countries inside and outside Europe. • Help build the scientific and technological capacity of developing countries, particularly in Africa
- 3. March 2015/2018 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 3 Access to high quality resources with a focus on current missions and global concerns Citizen science activities Existing resources Space Career Hub New educational toolkits MOOC, teacher trainings, workshops
- 4. March 2015/2018 EDUCATIONAL KITS 4 Our Wonderful Universe Our Fragile Planet Navigation through the Ages Islamic Heritage Kit
- 5. March 2015/2018 SPACE CAREER HUB 5 Share the excitement and challenges of space science careers: • Promotion of role models • Explore existing space careers and learn how to pursue them • Engage with professionals in space and technology • Resources on space career counselling
- 6. March 2015/2018 OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS, TEACHERS & EDUCATORS 6 • Development of teacher training modules • Development of a MOOC • Organisation of an international workshop • Development of an international network
- 7. March 2015/2018 OUTREACH TO YOUTH & FAMILIES 7 • Involvement of Science Centres • Promotion of citizen science initiatives • Development of social media activities • Regular release of “Space Scoop”
- 9. March 2015/2018 PRODUCTS & DISSEMINATION 9 • Website & resources translated in at least 8 European languages • A website for youth, families, teachers, and educators • Active social media • Regular press releases • International workshop • High impact event at the European parliament
- 10. March 2015/2018 TIMELINE 10 • High level event at the European Parliament • Development of science career additional material • Website launch in January • Ready to use resources in spring (EN – 8 languages in September) • International workshop for teachers in October • Social media launch in September • Development of educational resources 2017 2016 2015
- 11. March 2015/2018 PARTNERS 11 • Coordinator: Leiden Observatory - Netherlands • European Schoolnet – Belgium/Europe • University College London - UK • Ellinogermaniki Agogi - Greece • Ciência Viva - Portugal • Open University - UK • Ecsite – Belgium/Europe • Nuclio - Portugal • Max Planck Gesellschaft, Haus der Astronomie - Germany • IAU Office of Astronomy for Development - South Africa/International
- 12. March 2015/2018 INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS 12 A potential reach of thousands of network members through:
- 13. March 2015/2018 19 NATIONAL DISSEMINATION NODES 13 Belgium Planetarium of the Royal Belgian Observatory (ESERO) Bulgaria Municipal Centre for Extracurricular Activities, Pleven region Czech Republic Scientifica (ESERO) England, UK National STEM Centre, Unviersity of York (ESERO) France Observatoire de Paris Germany Haus der Astronomy Greece Ellinogermaniki Agogi Ireland SFI Discover (ESERO) Italy Googol National Cultural Association Netherlands NEMO Science Centre (ESERO) Latvia Astronomijas Instituts, Latvijas Universitate Northern Ireland, UK Armagh Observatory Poland New Space Foundation Portugal Ciencia Viva (ESERO) Romania Romania Space Agency (ESERO) Norway Norwegian Centre for Space-related Education (ESERO) Scotland, UK Royal Observatory Edinburgh Spain University of Valencia, Astronomical Observatory South Africa NRF South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)
- 14. March 2015/2018 EXPECTED IMPACT 14 3 years to reach: • At least 3,500 teachers • More than 120,000 children and teenagers • The organisation of 100 to 150 events
- 15. March 2015/2018 BE IN TOUCH! 15 • Contact national partners • Visit the website: http://www.space-awareness.org/ • Subscribe to social media • Spread the word! /spaceawe @space_awe space_aw e