Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Bringing STEM to Life: In School - Lunar Exploration and Space Technology
Agreement Number:
23STEMG27
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The project aims to create a classroom ready teacher resource for Grades six to eight Science & Technology teachers. The teacher resource will excite all learners to discover the social, economic and environmental impact of Canadian space technology and develop scientific and technological literacies through STEM experiences. Three interdisciplinary activities will be created to build student skills in engineering design, scientific research, scientific experimentation, and coding. The activities will engage students in scientific concepts in biology, chemistry, physics and earth & space sciences connected to the Ontario Science & Technology curriculum.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Space Awareness element of the program provides financial support for initiatives designed to increase awareness and participation of Canadian youth and educators in the Canadian Space Program.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M3J 1P3
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q4-00062
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
York 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.