space educational outreach for the African child

Paper number

IAC-16,E1,IP,4,x34239

Coauthor

Mr. Tenda Madima, Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, South Africa

Year

2016

Abstract

, Yuri Gagarin and others continue to inspire the young astronauts, and therefore Africa should not be left behind.
The research paper will look at the practical processes in which a learner will gain knowledge on space. This will include activities, earth observations, supervised scientific youth experiences, group work, experimental travels and visits to where there are practical satellites activities and by being a member of groups which are involved in space matters, especially when dealing with technical matters. It will be very necessary to dwell on the definition and explanation of space exploration, particularly because of the market opportunities. The co-operation of various governments will be needed, in order to diversify the experience.
The African child will learn and master the most critical components of space. The major themes will focus on orbit circling, lifting off, role of gravity in space, spacecraft that carries crew, space race, what international space station is and what a sputnik is.
The implications of the findings will cover the gap in the space knowledge in most African nations, and Africa will by 2030 be a success story.

Abstract document

IAC-16,E1,IP,4,x34239.brief.pdf

Manuscript document

IAC-16,E1,IP,4,x34239.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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