This release from ESA posted with the AlphaGalileo science news service
maybe of interest to colleagues.
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An invitation to European teachers
'Space' is not only about science, it is a vision, a subject without
boundaries. ESA, in the framework of the International Space Station
Programme, is inviting European teachers to take part in a Space
Conference later this year, focusing on space education from 6-18 years.
To help us understand your teaching needs, we¹d like your help.
Space science and Space applications have penetrated almost every aspect
of life on earth ranging from weather forecasts or telecommunication to
knowledge about the development of our universe itself. At the same time
'Space' as a subject within teaching can be used to inspire and motivate
young people across a variety of subject areas. Traditionally, space is
associated with science like physics and astronomy but space also
influences numerous other fields like biology, geography and geology. As
a subject it could be used in literature, history or even art classes -
'space' is not only about science, it is a vision, a subject without
boundaries.
The European Space Agency (ESA), in the framework of the International
Space Station (ISS) programme, plans to organise a conference
specifically for teachers later this year, which will focus on space
education for 6-18 year olds. We want this conference to be a forum
whereby we work closely with teachers across Europe from all disciplines.
To ensure that we understand your teaching needs and to help us in the
preparation of a conference reflecting those needs it would be very much
appreciated if you would take 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire:
http://www.esa.int/Questionnaire.html.
Please complete this questionnaire before 19 April 2001.
We will be inviting a sample of teachers who complete this questionnaire
to participate in the conference planning workshop, all expenses paid, at
ESTEC based in Noordwijk, The Netherlands on 1 May 2001. The workshop
will help to ensure that the event meets the needs of teachers.
Notes for Editors
Contact: Elena Grifoni
ESA
+31 71 565 5539
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