Agreement Value:
$59,447.93
Agreement Date:
Jan 25, 2011 -
Description:
The main objective of this project is to develop and support the interest of high school students in Nunavik in sciences. Specifically, this project will result in the development of learning modules designed for the First Nations high school students. The resources will focus on the practical uses of space-based Earth Observation imagery (primarily from RADARSAT-2) and will integrate concrete activities related to understanding climate change. The expected initial reach includes 588 Francophone and 691 Anglophone students in Nunavik with wider subsequent reach through promotion and the creation of an Internet portal.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
Increased knowledge and skills in space-related disciplines among target audience, ex. International conferences (number and type of learning events attended).
Target audience reached through learning activities and materials related to science and technology (number of persons reached by audience segments).
Location:
Québec, Quebec, CA
Reference Number:
003-2010-2011-Q4-01040
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
2010/11: $8,478.11 2011/12:$50,969.82
Recipient's Legal Name:
Centre Eau, Terre, Environnement
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 Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.