Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Mars Explorer Mobile Education Station (MEMES)
Agreement Number:
23STEMG13
Agreement Value:
$49,787.00
Agreement Date:
May 5, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The objective of the project is to create Mars and Moon-themed learning modules as a resource for primary school teachers throughout Canada who intend to inspire their students to pursue careers in STEM fields. The first set of modules has already been made freely available, and MSC volunteers have successfully presented one of them to a pilot school in Ontario. Based on this success, we intend to expand this program to include up to 34 learning modules, further hands-on classroom instruction and the development of a mobile classroom known as the Mars Explorer Mobile Education Station (MEMES).
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:
Chesley, Ontario, CA N0G 1L0
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q1-00007
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Mars Society of Canada
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.