Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$173,825.30

Agreement Date:

Sep 23, 2010 -

Description:

The objectives of the “Exploring Other World's by Exploring Our Own” initiative are fourfold. The first and second objectives are to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian youth and to inspire them to consider a career in science by engaging them in activities related to planetary science. The project will design and deliver age-specific activities using an inquiry-based teaching philosophy through which primarily grade 9 students can learn about the Earth and the universe. The initiative will also increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian educators by providing instruction and resources to science teachers to enable them to more easily and accurately teach planetary science and exploration topics. This will be achieved through school visits, mentoring, and an annual teacher training workshops linked to the current Ontario Curriculum. The final objective is to provide training and teaching experience for graduate students using inquiry-based problem-based methods.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Location:

London, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2010-2011-Q2-00880

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment of the contribution will be made as follows:

2010/11:$63,568.16, 2011/12: $55,128.57, 2012/13:$55,128.57

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Western Ontario

Program:

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.