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SBB Internship with Universe Awareness (UNAWE)P d t /R D l tProduct /Resource Development
Inspiring every childInspiring every childInspiring every childInspiring every childwith our wonderful cosmoswith our wonderful cosmosff
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U ti i i ti d f f t t
Vision
Use perspective, inspiration and fun of astronomy to:
- Introduce young children to the excitement of science, Introduce young children to the excitement of science, especially those from underexposed communities
- Enhance children’s understanding of the world and broadentheir minds
- Stimulate a sense of global citizenship and culturalunderstandingunderstanding
Modus Operandip
International International Network
Teacher T i i
Educational M t i l TrainingMaterial
NetworkNetworkt rkt rk
C i41 Countries(6 EU-UNAWE)500+ Educators & Astronomers500+ Educators & Astronomers
Teacher TrainingTeacher TrainingTeacher TrainingTeacher Training
• Teacher = strong multiplierTeacher strong multiplier
• Minimum of 2 teacher trainings per country per year
Educational materialEducational materialEducational materialEducational material
GamesGames, Cartoons, Books,
Activity Kits
Fun and Ineractive Offline & Online
Activity Kits
Localizable Low Cost Easy to ReproduceReproduce
Educational Product: Universe in a Box
The ConceptThe Concept
House of Astronomy, Germany, 2009:
The ExperienceThe Experience…
Leiden, The Netherlands, 2011:
AimAim
Establish a framework for the production and distribution of
Universe in a Box
Product Development FlowProduct Development Flow
Idea Generation Idea ScreeningConcept
Development and Testingand Testing
BusinessTechnical Business AnalysisBeta TestingImplementation
Plan
P ti l F tPractical Features
Resonates with UNAWE’s mission of inquiry based interdisciplinary andinquiry‐based, interdisciplinary, and
cultural content
Modular and Low‐cost Localizable Easy toModular and Customizable
Low cost Materials with UNAWE
Network
Easy to Reproduce
Potential MarketA great tool | 40 Countries
• Schools / Teachers• Playschools • Primary Schools• Secondary SchoolsSecondary Schools
• Educators• Amateur Astronomer Associations• Amateur Astronomer Associations
• Science and Activity CentersS i C t W k h• Science Centre Workshops
• Visitor centers• Afterschool Activity Centers
M t i l C t A l i (N t B lk)Materials Cost Analysis (Not Bulk)
Germany India OthGermany
€160
India
€20Other
countries?€160 €20
Shipping Cost Analysis (Not Bulk)Shipping Cost Analysis (Not Bulk)
Some ConclusionsSome Conclusions
Regional Production DIY Kits
• Early 2013
• For Countries
• Price region‐dependent
• Weight within 3 kg
• For Schools / Centres
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Ten days to goTen days to go…
ConceptIdea
GenerationIdea Screening
(February)
Concept Development and
Testing
(M h)(March)
Business lBeta Testing
Technical Implementation Analysis
(April)
Beta Testing(May‐June)
Implementation Plan
(May‐June)
Astronomy in Timor-Leste Transit of Venus 2012Transit of Venus 2012
Children’s Day Activities
Teacher Training Workshop
University Exhibition on Astronomy
Followed by lots of talks…
…and demonstrations
UNAWE Program Coordinator, Timor-Leste
More children’s activities
Universe in a Box, in action
Transit day…
Transit passion…
Coming home with many learnings…
Thank you!Thank you!UNAWE International Office & Network, Leiden University, House of Astronomy (Germany), Friends, Family, Universe