session 1

Title

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

2017-09-29

Time

09:00

Room

Panorama Room 3

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Ms. Kaori Sasaki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan;

• Co-Chair: Ms. Carol Carnett, International Space University (ISU), United States;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Gulnara T. Omarova, Astrophysical Institute, Kazakhstan;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Christopher Vasko, European Space Agency (ESA), The Netherlands;