South Africa
Space Education Summit
TBD May 2026 | Parklands College
Increase Student Engagement
According to an independent study 93% of students are excited about space!*
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Engage students by connecting with their excitement about space! And.. reinvigorate your own love of teaching with a focus on a hopeful future.
The Space Education Summit features an opening panel with astronauts, four concurrent breakout sessions exploring multiple topics, and a closing capstone session. Learn why developments in space are important to people on Earth, what's happening today in the commercial space economy, and how students can best prepare for humanity's multiplanet future.
Sessions include not just space science and the history of space exploration, but also an introduction to the skill sets and mindsets students will need to be successful in a fast moving unpredictable future... including the Explorer's Mindset, Moonshot Thinking, and Design Methods. The event also introduces elements of space philosophy that are important to everyone, including matters of ethics, governance, and sustainability.
You don’t have to be a science teacher… space education helps students meet the standards whatever your grade level or subject area. Your students don’t have to be STEM enthusiasts either… space is for everyone, even artists and athletes. The space economy is booming and you can help your students prepare to be part of humanity’s future in space, whatever their passions and strengths.
You may not be confident about talking to your students about space... but this event is designed to raise your awareness of what’s possible, and to empower you with the resources and proven methods you need to inspire students.
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The South Africa Space Education Summit is hosted by Parklands College! Visiting this spectacular school is a big part of the summit experience.
Parklands College promotes an education that encourages global citizenship and futurepreneurs, learners who are cognisant of their actions, are able to think critically while promoting dialogue, tolerance and hope for the future.
The Secondary Faculty provides a distinctive academic experience for learners. The academic programme provides each learner with a firm grasp of fundamental skills, the ability to think critically, innovatively, and independently, and fosters a love of learning. Educators create learning activities that are motivational, technology-rich, and aligned to the needs of modern learners.
Parklands College is an Apple Distinguished School and a leader in Space Education, with student access to remote telescopes and having launched student experiments into space. Experience the on site innovation center and virtual reality "holodeck" as you learn how to bring more space to your campus.
Parklands College is a beautiful location for learning.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet on campus with a community of like minded educators!
Parklands College is an Apple Distinguished School and a leader in Space Education, with student access to remote telescopes and having launched student experiments into space. Experience the on site innovation center and virtual reality "holodeck" as you learn how to bring more space to your campus.
Conference Benefits:
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Engage Students Through Their Natural Love of Space
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Help Students Develop Skill Sets and Mindsets for Success
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Prepare Students for The Growing Space Economy
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Address Standards Across The Curriculum with Space Focused Activities
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Connect With a Global Community of Space Educators
Representative Session Topics:
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Why Space Education
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Introduction to Space Science
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History of Space Exploration
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Multidisciplinary Methods
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The Explorer’s Mindset
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Moonshot Thinking
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Design Thinking
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Synthesis, Collaboration, and Reflection
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Education on The Moon, Mars, and Deep Space Habitats
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Space Philosophy: Ethics, Governance, and Sustainability
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Avoiding Existential Threats and Achieving Higher Aspirations
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Action Research Relevant to You!
What’s Included:
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Space Education: Preparing Students for Humanity’s Multi-planet Future (2022)
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Complete Space Education Curriculum
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Discussion Prompts, Activities, and Design Challenges to Use With Students
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Hundreds of Curated Space Education Resources
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Access to a Global Network of Space Educators
Today's second graders will graduate into a world where humanity has a permanent presence on the Moon, humans have landed on Mars, and multiple commercial space stations are in operation! What are you doing to prepare your students?
Time is short to register for this event...
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* Unistellar commissioned Wakefield Research to survey 500 nationally representative U.S. parents of children ages 7-14. Results.