session 1
Ignition - Primary Space Education
- type
oral
- Description
This session will explore innovative programs for students up to the age of 11 conducted within the formal education system. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage primary school students in STEM, develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that develop effective and inspirational primary school teachers.
- Date
2016-09-30
- Time
- Room
- IPC members
Co-Chair: Mr. David Cook, University of Alabama in Huntsville, United States;
Co-Chair: Ms. Kaori Sasaki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan;
Rapporteur: Mr. Ian Christie, Victorian Space Science Education Centre, Australia;
Order | Time | Paper title | Mode | Presentation status | Speaker | Affiliation | Country |
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1 | Orbital Mechanics at the Elementary School-Level; a Real-Life Experience. | 15' | no-show | Mr. Ted Avraham | Tel Aviv University | United States | |
2 | “Mission X – train like an astronaut” in Italy: an educational best practice | 15' | withdrawn | Dr. Germana Galoforo | Italian Space Agency (ASI) | Italy | |
3 | 15' | confirmed | Mr. Roberto Falconi | Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency (EXA) | Ecuador | ||
4 | 15' | confirmed | Ms. Ayami Kojima | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) | Japan | ||
5 | 15' | confirmed | Dr. Martha Lenio | Canada | |||
6 | 15' | confirmed | Ms. Monica Ebert | School for Independent Learners | United States | ||
7 | 15' | confirmed | Ms. Mika Hosobata | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) | Japan | ||
8 | Space Education and Outreach: Impacts and Challenges in Nepal | 15' | confirmed | Ms. Manisha Dwa | Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) | Nepal | |
9 | Use of Optical Telescope and Stellarium Sky Simulation for Astronomy Education and Outreach in Nepal | 15' | confirmed | Mr. Mahesh Thakuri | Pokhara Astronomical Society | Nepal |