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Education and Public outreach
Robert HillDirector
Northern Ireland Space Office
…the road to curriculum integration
Summer 2006Armagh Planetarium re-opens
New digital theatre and exhibition areas
Outreach
Serviced over 100,000 people in the past 7 years, mostly 30 at a time in the portable Stardome.
UCC Access project, Cork 2006
Nigeria: UNESCO Space Education Program
• Astronaut visits• Celebrating other
cultures• Developing new
networks
Pupil/teacher-research workshops at Schools and events
ESA Hubble
University of Limerick. National Science Week 2006
European Hands-On Universe
Questions to askAm I/Are we making an impact in the region?
Who is aware of the work undertaken?
Does my/our work relate to the visions, missions or agendas of others?
Have I/we evidence of the impact?
Can I/we influence regional actors?
Can I/we sustain the work?
What would encourage teachers to use space related materials in science teaching and learning?
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It encourages students' enthusiasm for STEM subjects
It illustrates possible science or technology career pathways
It stimulates pupils' curiosity
It engages underachieving pupils
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ASE BNSC ESA NASA PPARC QCASchemesof Work
SetPoint
Level of familiarity with the activities or resources of the following organisations’ education related programmes
Never heard of
Heard of but notsure what they do
Familiar withactivities
October 2006
NISO Objectives
Create new Thematic units for curriculum
Work with Council for Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and Dept of Education, realising meaningful resources in new curriculum
Engage Curriculum Advisory Support Services (CASS) officers in all subject areas
Present astronomy and space-related workshops to PGCE students/practicing teachers and promote Astronomy and space science resources
Pilot projects with CCEA and students
Develop BA CREST award accreditation through astronomy and space education mentoring
Encourage pupils to present projects annually at major conferences or as a whole school project.
eg Seagate Young Innovators exhibition, Belfast World Space Week National Science Week in school
Objectives cont.
Be processed or be peripheral!
www.armaghplanet.comwww.spaceconnections.net
