Title:
Mission on the Moon: An Educational Program for Canadian Youth
Agreement Number:
22STEMCWLU
Agreement Value:
$399,999.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 23, 2021 - Mar 15, 2024
Description:
"Mission on the Moon: An Educational Program for Canadian Youth" is a highly authentic and accessible learning experience for Canadian youth in the intermediate grades (grades 6 to 9) that explores Lunar Space Science through creative implementation of robotics that simulates a lunar rover. The six-module program will be appropriate for use in a diversity of learning contexts ranging from formal classroom instruction to informal camps and community organizations and it will consist of a comprehensive package including interactive and engaging modules for learners, an educator guide, and professional learning sessions.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Space Awareness element of the program provides financial support to initiatives designed to increase awareness of and participation of Canadian youth and students in the Canadian Space program.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3C5
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q3-00001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wilfrid Laurier University
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.