1. Inspiring every child with our wonderful cosmos
Sterrewacht
1 March 2013

2. International astronomy education programme
with social goals
Aim: to bring young (4 to 12 years) children
(from disadvantaged communities) in
contact with the inspirational aspects of
astronomy

3. 6 member countries EU-UNAWE (red)
48 member countries UNAWE (yellow)
>500 astronomers, teachers
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5. -News stories for kids on current discoveries
-To show science is happening right now
-Collaboration with ESO, NASA, Chandra, ESA, NOVA
-~130 Space Scoops
-Translated in 19 languages
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8. Resources
-Educational toolkit
-Easy hands-on activities
-Teacher Trainings
Status:
-~50 prototypes
-Handbook online
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9. Activities
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10. Activities
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11. |UNAWE Ambassador Programme:
Provide support for the UNAWE programme
Use Astronomy to inspire the next generation of scientists
 Develop/translate educational material;
 Give Astronomy lectures/class to young children;
 (co)organise Astronomy activities;
 Organise observation nights;
 ....
Part of large active international network of science professionals
Endorsed by ESO, IAU, ASTRON, NASA, ...
Unique and broad training in Science Communication and
(informal) education

12. Inspiring every child with our wonderful cosmos