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Philippines 2005

 World Space Week 2005 Report

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The Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held a series of space education activities from 4-10 October to celebrate the World Space Week. The conduct of said activities in the Philippines is in response to SEI's commitment to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) invitation to participate in the international space education programs involving the youth.

The week long World Space Week activity had for its objectives the following:

  • to popularize space education among students and teachers;
  • to create awareness on the benefits of space technology and applications among the youth; and
  • to establish linkages and partnerships with space organizations and related institutions for collaboration in space science education programs and projects

The activities for the World Space Week was organized by DOST-SEI under the leadership of Dr. Ester B. Ogena, SEI Director & National Coordinator, World Space Week in partnership with the following agencies/institutions: DOST-Philippine Atmospheric,Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA), UP Training Center for Applied Geodesy & Photogrammetry (UPTCAGP), UP Training Center for Applied Geodesy & Photogrammetry (UPTCAGP) DOST-Advanced Science Technology Institute (ASTI), DOST- Philippine Council for Advanced Scientific and Technological Research and Development (PCASTRD), DOST-Philippine Volcanology and Seismology Institute (PHIVOLCS) and the Department of Education (DepEd).

OCTOBER 04, 2005

PHILIPPINE ATMOSPHERIC,GEOPHYSICAL AND ASTRONOMICAL SERVICES (PAGASA)

The first day of the Philippine World Space Week activities was held on 04 October 2005 at the PAGASA. The On The Spot-Poster Making Contest with the theme " Discovery & Imagination" was held in the morning with 37 students participating from both the public and private high schools in Metro Manila. 

The Opening Ceremony was also held at PAGASA. Dr. Graciano P. Yumul, Jr. Officer-in-Charge, PAGASA gave his Opening Remarks, while former Senator Dr. Leticia Shahani and DOST Secretary, Dr. Estrella F. Alabastro gave their respective Messages. Dr. Ester B. Ogena launched the Philippine Space Education website which is being hosted and maintained by SEI. There were 300 pupils who participated together with their science teachers/advisers from selected public elementary schools in Metro Manila. Also in attendance were the members of the National Advisory Committee on Philippine Space Education Program. After the Opening Ceremony, the pupils had their lecture-tours at the PAGASA Planetarium and Weather Forecasting Bureau.

Also, PAGASA hosted a free Planetarium visit for all interested schools the whole duration of the World Space Week.

OCTOBER 05, 2005

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES TRAINING CENTER FOR APPLIED GEODESY & PHOTOGRAMMETRY (UPTCAGP)

A crash training program for secondary students was conducted by UPTCAGP with Dr. Rhodora Gonzales, Director of the Center as the over-all coordinator. The day-long program started with the opening ceremonies graced by former Senator Dr. Leticia Ramos-Shahani, who was the guest speaker. University of the Philippines- Diliman Campus Chancellor Sergio S.. Cao gave the opening remarks, and Dr. Ester B. Ogena, SEI Director and Co-Chairman of the National Advisory Committee on Philippine Space Education Program delivered the keynote speech. 

In three batches of 100, the students interactively attended the lecture-demonstrations conducted by select UP-TCAGP faculty members. The 2-hour lecture focused on the latest space technology equipment and applications; animated powerpoint presentations and question-and-answer portions were incorporated. Laboratory tour – students toured the space technology laboratory of the TCAGP to appreciate the tools and these uses were explained. A "Space Hunt" game was organized to enhance participation in the spirit of fun in learning; and prizes were given to the winning teams.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (UPNISMED)

A crash training program on Space Education for student teachers from various Teacher Education Institutions in Metro Manila and inservice teachers from Pangasinan State University and Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School of Zamboanga City (both schools were last year's recipient of Meade Telescopes under the NSS Project to Dream Project) was conducted by UPNISMED. Dr. Merle Tan, Director of UPNISMED welcomed and joined the participants throughout the afternoon up to the evening activities. The activities included a lecture on Space Technology applications at the UP TCAGP, sharing of European Space Camp (2005) activities/experiences which included a lecture-demonstration on water rocket models by two Filipino participants (Mr. Vryan Palma and Ms. Zolah Botin), launching of the rocket models made by the participants; while the lectures and video watching on basic astronomy, and lecture-demonstration on the use of telescopes were handled by the UP Astronomical Society.

OCTOBER 10, 2005

ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (ASTI)

The culminating activities for the World Space Week was hosted by DOST-ASTI with Director Dennis Villorente welcoming the participants to his Institute. The activities were of three events: Lecture in Water Rocket Modelling and Space Camp Experience by Mr. Vryan Palma; Video Conference with Dr. David McKinnon, Charles Sturt University, Australia; and Closing Program. The video conference was a lecture on Astronomy and the lecturer used an actual telescope for demonstration. There was also a question and clarification portion wherein the students interacted directly with Dr. McKinnon.

The Closing Program included the awarding of cash prizes and certificates to the top three winners in the On the Spot Poster Making Contest. Dr. Rogelio Panlasigui, Undersecretary for Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Chairman, National Advisory Committee on Philippine Space Edcuation Program gave his Inspirational Message while Dr. Ester Ogena delivered her Closing Remarks.

The activities were participated in by high school students from the Philippine Science High School and other selected science high schools in Metro Manila.

OCTOBER 9-30, 2005

For the four Sundays of October there was a "Space Science Quiz Bee on Radio" hosted by Mr. Angelo Palmones on local radio program "Bago Yan" at DZMM. The contest was opened to elementary and high school students throughout the country. Students who participated in the contest sent their answers through sms or text messaging. The winners received cash prizes from the Science Education Institute (SEI).

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