SPACE*Lab
▶Summary
The SPACE*Lab initiative was launched to address STEM underperformance in EU students, promoting an inventive teaching approach for primary schools. It actively engaged educators and institutions ...
▶Objectives
To increase the competencies of teachers and educators in delivering innovative student-centred STEAM learning pathways for young people 6-14 y.o. To increase students’ interest and motivation in STEAM fields and careers with particular attention to fewer opportunities for young people and with a particular focus on encouraging their engagement in new space-related careers. To facilitate the creation of a STEAM activity-based network for schools, institutional stakeholders in the field of education, civil society and organizations to align STEAM educational practices with the European Union's objectives of sustainable development and growth
▶Impact
SPACE*LAB Competence framework of emerging STEAM professionals Assessment tool for primary schools A poster to promote the knowledge of Space Careers for the students of primary schools Online training course for teachers and educators on SPACE*LAB teaching practices A handout of the blended training course about STEAM Education A board game called Mission to Mars! Lab pop-up laboratory and SPACE*LAB board game activities kit A website with all the results Board game video's promoting Dissemination materials