Title:
The Youth Led Space Robotics Program
Agreement Number:
22STEMG18
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 29, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
Description:
This project aims to work with local young people to develop new hands-on exhibit content and programming that will increase their awareness of and the engagement in Canadian space science and technologies. The secondary school students will design and install an exhibit component with the goal of communicating the role of robotics in space to younger children and then they will work with the museum staff to apply the new-found knowledge towards designing and delivering space STEM programming for children from grades four to nine.
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:
London, Ontario, CA N6J 4G5
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q1-00035
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
London Children’s Museum
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.