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    Title

    Ignition - Primary Space Education

    type

    oral

    Description

    This session will explore innovative programs focusing on space education and outreach to students up to the age of 11. Emphasis will be placed on programs that effectively engage primary school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), help them develop key skills, and foster a long-term passion for space. This session will also consider programs and activities that focus on the professional development of primary school teachers, or on educational methodologies of relevance to primary education. When submitting abstracts for this session, please: Clearly identify the connection to primary education/outreach and to space. Provide a short but clear description of the activity or the program. Include some information about the unique, original or innovative nature of your activity or program. Include lessons learned, recommendations or other takeaway messages in the body of your abstract. If any theories are developed, please include some information about the practical applicability of the information. Make sure that the abstract provides a coherent idea or narrative. Include reference to data gathered through evaluations, surveys or other means, if applicable.

    Date

    2023-10-02

    Time

    15:15

    Room

    HAC Museum GA

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

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

    papers

    Order

    Time

    Paper title

    Mode

    Presentation status

    Speaker

    Affiliation

    Country

    1

    15:15

    Ramon kindergarten Xplore; Igniting the inner spark

    15

    confirmed

    Ms. Danielle Oryan

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

    Israel

    2

    15:30

    Space as a tool for inspiration: an innovative approach

    15

    confirmed

    Ms. Darcey Watson

    The Andy Thomas Space Foundation

    Australia

    3

    15:45

    The Space Education as a tool to broad young students perspectives in Brazil

    15

    confirmed

    Mr. Leonardo Souza

    Ideia Space

    Brazil

    4

    16:00

    Domi Inter Astra (DIA): A children’s book to empower the next generation in STEAM exploration and pursuit

    15

    confirmed

    Mr. Matej Poliacek

    Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)

    Slovak Republic

    5

    16:15

    Space Camp: Spark Interest in STEM Through Space Education

    15

    confirmed

    Ms. Nurafiqah Syahirah Md Ridzwan

    Universiti Sains Malaysia

    Malaysia

    6

    16:30

    How cognitive functions play a vital role among children, consequently aiding catalysis in order to implement, and execute space education at the primary school level curriculum

    15

    confirmed

    Ms. Sri Venkata Vathsala Musunuri

    Polytechnique Montreal

    Canada

    7

    16:45

    Da Vinci Satellite – Roll of the Dice

    15

    confirmed

    Ms. Kim Regnerij

    TU Delft

    The Netherlands

    8

    17:00

    Improving STEAM Education with Daily Earth Imaging

    15

    Mr. Quentin Millette

    Planet Labs Inc.

    United States

    9

    17:15

    Astro Party - an inspiring national event for children

    15

    confirmed

    Mr. Ivo Jokin

    Municipal Educenter

    Bulgaria

    10

    17:30

    iLEAD’s DreamUp to Space and Cumberland County Schools’ STARward STEM: How two school systems engaged K12 students in ISS payload competitions

    15

    confirmed

    Ms. Lauren Milord

    DreamUp, PBC

    United States