1. A NEW VISION FOR ASTRONOMY EDUCATION A MISSION TO REAWAKEN STUDENTS INTEREST FOR SCIENCE SCIENTISTS AND EDUCATORS WORKING TOGETHER Global Hands-on Universe And IYA

2. Structure of IYA Galileo Teacher Training Program 1)110 “Single Point of Contacts” for each Nation -- SPCO (Leonard Nimoy Story) 2)Kick-off Meeting at UNESCO HQ in January in Paris 3)Try to do some training in Paris 4)Start Video Conference Based training and follow up for 110 Nations (We have 30 nations covered already)

4. Why we want to do it? It is in schools that we change the world !!! Who is our target?  Educational System / Scientists & Society Interaction What we want to deliver / accomplish ? Science culture  Literate citizens Acquisition of key skills Development of Critical Thinking Problem Solving Experience Citizenship awareness Teachers continuous professional development CHANGE THE WAY WE TEACH AND LEARN WE ALL LIVE ON THE SAME PLANET...JUST 1 PLANET Hands-on Universe Global

8. A project devoted to create a global network of schools collaborating in challenging tasks. Key skills to be developed Different disciplines. The whole school can be involved in this project

9. Journalists : Reports National/ International (Local + 3 nations) Galileo/ Darwin Appearance in each country (How/when) How is celebrated in your country Cosmology in your culture How ideas on life on Earth / SS / Universe evolved in your nation Future of Space Exploration & the participation of your country History / Science/ Language/ English Teachers Some students can become journalists for one year

10. Teacher / Educators Training In 2009 we intend to build a truly Global community of engaged educators. We endavour to train teachers from more than 100 nations

11. SalsaJ The Software  Open Source based on Image J Intended to be HOUers software Available Resources

12. We intend to build a database of astronomers willing to adopt schools all over the world. This will help educators to engage in real research in schools.

14. Links:http://ghou2008.globalhou.net www.astronomia2009.org / www.astronomy2009.org www.pt.euhou.netwww.euhou.netwww.globalhou.nethttp://faulkes-telescope.com/www.handsonuniverse.orgwww.portaldoastronomo.orgwww.nuclio.pt rosa.doran@nuclio.pt pennypacker@lbl.gov

15. Hong Kong Accord on Global Science Education A group of about 14 teachers, scientists, educational researchers and others met in Hong Kong to develop a document to set international goals for science teaching and learning (HOU and our experience with teachers heavily influenced this document)

16. Hong Kong Accord on Global Science Education Main Themes: Powerful, Engaging, Coherent Curricula, Activities and Teaching to Develop a New World View Education Mediated by Technology Scientific Behavior: Science as a Culture The Role of Family Life and Culture: The Global. Ethical, and Collaborative Nature of Science: Assessments: How can we assess what children truly need to know to thrive in our rapidly changing world? Teacher Support and Professional Development 1)Teachers are critical players in preparing knowledge and building community. In order to appreciate and assist such a human activity, they should have at least 10% of their time for professional development. 2)Quality Teachers should be recognized and respected. Teacher salaries should commensurate with other professionals College Science. Sustainability and Helping Developing Nations Advance

17. Hong Kong Accord on Global Science Education Future: 1)Comment Period Starts August 15 2)Get Nobel Prize Folks to Sign it 3)Start to develop “Hong Kong Accord Schools” 4)Start to fill in Coherent Framework with HOU and other subjects 5) Grow sensibly and other ways