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The first MOOC “Teaching with Space and Astronomy in the Classroom” starts today! You have still time to register.

Using the context of space, this MOOC will help understand and put into practice the Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE) methodology, learn more about using ICT tools for education, develop teaching strategies to manage diverse classrooms, and promote gender balance. Participants will also learn why and how to introduce space careers to students.

This first MOOC of the Space Awareness series will equip participants with the skills needed to leverage effectively the potential of space sciences for education. Three practical online courses will follow and introduce major space topics related to manySpace Awareness resources:

· Our Fragile Planet will take participants through basic notions of our planet Earth like its structure and atmosphere and will delve into issues concerning climate change.

· Our Wonderful Universe will introduce numerous astronomical objects and explore the Solar System and deep space exploration.

· Navigation through the Ages will present the rich history of navigation, introduce concepts, tools, and terms essential to determine one’s location and the basics of how satellite navigation works, focusing on Galileo Europe’s navigation satellite system.

To read more about the Space Awareness project visit our website and to register just click here.

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Project

Space Awareness (EUSPACE-AWE)

Space has a great inspirational power and human spaceflight is associated not only with cutting-edge technologies, but also with the deepest cultural aspects of civilization. By using this inspirational value of space the Space Awareness project aimed to attract young people into careers in space-related science and technology. Special attention was paid to stimulating interest amongst girls and ethnic minorities and reaching children in underprivileged communities. The project targeted diverse groups that are influential in the complex processes that lead to career decisions.