Dr Sarah Baker Advanced Technology Project – Curriculum Manager Learning Improvement Division

Who Can Apply? • Applications are open to all DECD primary schools,

secondary schools and local partnerships.

• Professional expertise and industry links will be available to help students and teachers prepare submissions and designs.

• The size of individual student groups or classes will be determined by the schools or partnerships involved.

• Consideration will be given to applications from STEM learners underrepresented in STEM subjects, including Aboriginal learners and girls.

Application Process

Two Stage Process

• Stage 1: expression of interest (EOI)

– by 7 July 2017 (Term 2: Week 10)

• Stage 2: 5 minute multimedia presentation

– by 20 September 2017 (Term 3: Week 8)

Stage 1: expression of interest (EOI)

Schools can submit a potential experiment by

– completing an expression of interest form, including

– principal endorsement, and returning it by 7 July 2017

Neumann Space and DECD will give feedback about

– the experiment’s viability.

Expression of interest feedback will be returned

– by 24 July 2017, and will inform stage 2 of the application

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Online copy of form on Moodle website http://dlb.sa.edu.au/ctmoodle/course/view.php?id=133

EOI – Part 1

EOI – Part 2

EOI – Part 3

EOI – Part 4

Submissions

• Electronic submission: Please upload your EOI and experimental diagram to the SA Schools Space Mission Moodle at http://dlb.sa.edu.au/ctmoodle/course/view.php?id=133

Electronic signatures accepted

• For queries about non-electronic EOI submissions, please email sarah.baker@sa.gov.au

Stage 2: 5 minute multimedia presentation

Submitted by 20 September 2017

– The presentation will be supported by a 3 to 8 page portfolio.

Presentations to be showcased at the

– 68th International Astronautical Congress,

– held in Adelaide from September 25 to 29.

Stage 2 - shortlisted

Six presentations will be shortlisted, by a panel of space industry experts.

The 6 short-listed experimental lead schools will be announced by Monday 30 October, 2017.

– These schools will progress to the prototype design and testing stage (test and improve)

– 3 successful entries will then be selected for launch.