ScienceWeek2011 - Space Lectures/Resources/Events

Just got this from Anne Fitzpatrick

As you are probably aware ScienceWeek 2011 runs from 13-20 Nov with over 500 events around the country. This year’s theme is ‘The Chemistry of Life’, ESERO Ireland is delighted to highlight a number of space themed events, resources and lectures happening throughout Science Week 2011.


Science Week Lecture Series

We are delighted to welcome ESA astronaut Dr Christer Fuglesang currently Head of Science and Application Division within the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Exploration at ESA. Dr. Fuglesang became the first Swede in space when he launched aboard the STS-116 Space Shuttle mission on 10th December 2006. Dr Fuglesang has participated in two Space Shuttle missions and five spacewalks, and is the first person outside of the United States or Russian space programs to participate in more than three spacewalks. Dr Fuglesang will be presenting two lectures during ScienceWeek, places are free but do need to be reserved in advance.

Thursday 17 Nov. @ 18:30 EXPOSURE Experiments on ISS Dr Christer Fuglesang
(for more details go to www.scienceweek.ie/features_2011_lectures.asp )
Venue: O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, South Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
This event is open to the general public. To reserve tickets please contact: lectures@scienceweek.ie. Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Friday 18 November @ 12:00 Space Careers – Life and Science in Space Dr Christer Fuglesang
(for more details go to www.scienceweek.ie/features_2011_lectures.asp )
Venue: The National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
This event is open to secondary schools only. To reserve tickets please contact: scienceweek@drury.ie. Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Transport will be provided.


Science Week Events
ScienceWeek is also delighted to welcome NASA astronaut Col. Greg Johnson. Greg will be speaking at a number of events around the country starting in Cork on Mon 14 Nov. At Discovery Science Festival, in association with CIT and with CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory will hold a very special careers event . An audience of 3rd to 5th year second level students from Cork City & County will be invited to the CIT Nexus Centre from 10.00-13.00 to hear and see what their future could hold in the exciting arena of space exploration.

To see Greg around the country go to www.scienceweek.ie/event_results.asp?ske...ubmit_keyword=Search

The Planetary Society, in association with School of Physics NUI Galway, Galway Astronomical Club and CIT/Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork will present a media-rich talk in Dublin, Galway and Cork during Science Week Ireland 2011, titled ‘Mars Science Laboratory – In Search of Origins’. For details go to www.scienceweek.ie/features_2011_mars_laboratory.asp

There are numerous other Space and Astronomy events planned around the country so please check out your local events at www.scienceweek.ie/event_search.asp

Science Week Resources

A wide variety of resources are available online to support participation in ScienceWeek see ScienceWeek Resources

For secondary schools in particular we have developed the following space themed resources:

Gassy Skies

Our planet is surrounded by an invisible cloak of gases that we call the atmosphere. It is the atmosphere that gives us the air that we breathe and protects all life on Planet Earth. This worksheet includes activities such as Testing for Oxygen in the Classroom and How to Make Your Own Clouds, as well as facts about our atmosphere. Download Gassy Skies 636 kb pdf

Elemental Cosmos

Everything in the Universe is made up of the same elements. The most abundant element in the entire universe is Hydrogen. Hydrogen makes up three quarters of the matter of the cosmos, mostly in the form of clouds of gas and stars. This worksheet includes activities such as How to Make Hydrogen in the Classroom and Collecting your own Space Dust. It’s also packed with facts about Hydrogen. Download Elemental Cosmos 905 kb pdf

ESERO Ireland appreciates your help and support in promoting Space as theme to inspire and excite, please forward this email to anyone whom you think may be interested.

Regards,

Ann