Education - Revision history

Darth Wombat: minor edits for grammar

2010-06-11T03:21:56Z

minor edits for grammar

Stefanido: Completely overhauled, except for the "Spacesim" section

2010-04-19T17:26:32Z

Completely overhauled, except for the "Spacesim" section

Stefanido at 15:47, 19 April 2010

2010-04-19T15:47:19Z

Stefanido: Intro paragraph. Will fix more later.

2010-04-19T15:26:50Z

Intro paragraph. Will fix more later.

Stefanido: no more silly long-term projects

2010-03-24T18:56:27Z

no more silly long-term projects

Darth Wombat: let's not advertise constellations and asterisms as astrology. I also updated the page, and formalized the tone. Oooh, and I linked my proposal.

2010-03-15T18:06:00Z

let's not advertise constellations and asterisms as astrology. I also updated the page, and formalized the tone. Oooh, and I linked my proposal.

Rubberchickenben: spelling

2008-10-05T23:32:38Z

spelling

AeinSilverwolf: grammar and long-term status

2008-10-03T02:26:42Z

grammar and long-term status

Rubberchickenben: spelling

2007-04-29T19:51:40Z

spelling

Rubberchickenben: god... 'actualy', oppertunity, and

2007-04-29T19:44:25Z

god... 'actualy', oppertunity, and

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 ==Elementary Education Program==
 {{Main|Elementary Education Program}}
-The [[OCESS]] Elementary Education Program has been a major component of Spacesim since the early 1990's. The program, colloquially known as EEPs either invites school groups, daycares, or recreational centers to the spacesim facilities at [[440 Albert]] or has Spacesim members travel to them to deliver an exciting program of science demonstrations with a space theme.
+The [[OCESS]] Elementary Education Program has been a major component of Spacesim since the early 1990's. The program, colloquially known as EEPs, involves either inviting school groups, daycares, or recreational centers to the spacesim facilities at [[440 Albert]] or has Spacesim members travel to them to deliver an exciting program of science demonstrations with a space theme.
 There are programs for all age groups, and the demonstrations have often been successfully combined with Planetarium presentations. The program has previously been offered bilingually, but this service is dependent on the language skills of the current members of Spacesim. Half-day and full-day installments are available.
-Although no EEPs have been advertised recently, members of the OCESS are working to redevelop them. For more information on this, see [[Samuel's Proposal to Rejuvenate EEPs]].
+Although no EEPs have been advertised recently, members of the OCESS are working to redevelop them. For more information on this, see [[Samuel's Proposal to Rejuvenate EEPs]] and [[Samuel's Mandate to Rejuvenate EEPs]].
 ==Planetarium Program==

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 '''Education''' is the main goal of the [[OCESS]]. It is the OCESS's [[Mission Statement|mission]] to educate its members, its fellow students, and the community at large about space and space science. Spacesim is also an environment in which leadership, research, software development, carpentry, and electronics skills can be learned.
-==Within Spacesim==
+==Spacesim==
 Since the [[OCESS]] is an educational organization, its major goal is to teach members and non-members alike about space sciences. However, much of the learning experience that OCESS members receive is actually not related to space. Just by participating in [[work sessions]], members have an opportunity to learn the theories about and actually undertake various tasks. Electronics and woodworking are examples of things that Spacesim members pick up just by going to the work sessions. Leadership opportunities within the strict [[Administration|administration hierarchy]] of Spacesim are also offered to students who wouldn't otherwise have such opportunities.
 Since Spacesim is a space-oriented organization, its members also have the opportunity to learn a lot about space sciences. The [[Mission]], which occurs once every year and lasts five days, is a chance for OCESS members to learn about space travel and life in space. Aside from the mission, OCESS members have an opportunity to learn about astronomy by helping out in either the [[EEP]] or [[Planetarium]] programs.
-==Within Lisgar==
+==Elementary Education Program==
-Within Lisgar, Spacesim used to offer the [[Galileo Challenge]] to all [[Lisgar]] students. It was a science-based competition aimed at grades 9 and 10.
+There are programs for all age groups, and the demonstrations have often been successfully combined with Planetarium presentations. The program has previously been offered bilingually, but this service is dependent on the language skills of the current members of Spacesim. Half-day and full-day installments are available.
-==Within The Community==
+Although no EEPs have been advertised recently, members of the OCESS are working to redevelop them. For more information on this, see [[Samuel's Proposal to Rejuvenate EEPs]].
-Within the community, OCESS offers numerous educational programs. First and foremost, the OCESS has EEP and Planetarium programs which it offers to schools and other institutions such as daycares and recreational centers. These programs teach people about space and space sciences, while generating much-needed revenue for Spacesim.
+==Planetarium Program==
-In addition to these programs, Spacesim formerly offered a [[Summer Camp]]. This summer camp was aimed at educating children about space sciences over the summer. Children participating in the Summer Camp had access to our Planetarium and EEP; as well as our space simulation software and facilities. At the end of the week they were able to participate in their own simulated Mission.
+Classes of up to 30 students at a time can comfortably sit inside the planetarium, and there are presentations of varying length to accommodate the interests and/or attention spans of various age groups.
-Although no EEPs have been advertised recently, members of the OCESS are working to reinstate them. For more information on this, see [[Samuel's Proposal to Rejuvenate EEPs]].
+==Retired Programs==
-==See Also==
+===Mini Missions===
-* [[OCESS]]
+{{Main|Mini Mission}}
-* [[Lisgar]]
+Similar to [[Training Mission]]s for Spacesim's own members, mini missions were short missions, emphasising a few key aspects of life in space. The [[astronauts]] and mission controllers for these missions would be younger students, usually from grades 7 and 8. This program was discontinued due to difficulties encountered with [[OCDSB]] Health and Safety Regulations.
-* [[EEP]]
-* [[Planetarium]]
+===Spacesim Summer Camp===
-* [[Summer Camp]]
+{{Main|Summer Camp}}
-* [[Galileo Challenge]]
+In addition to these programs, Spacesim formerly offered a [[Summer Camp]]. This summer camp was aimed at educating children about space sciences over the summer. Children participating in the Summer Camp had access to our Planetarium and EEP; as well as our space simulation software and facilities. At the end of the week they were able to participate in their own simulated Mission. This program was discontinued due to difficulties encountered with [[OCDSB]] Health and Safety Regulations.
 [[Category:Education]]

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−	'''Education''' is the main goal of the [[OCESS]]. It is the OCESS's mission to educate its members, its fellow students, and the community at large about space and space science. Spacesim is also an environment in which leadership, research, software development, carpentry, and electronics skills can be learned.	+	'''Education''' is the main goal of the [[OCESS]]. It is the OCESS's [[Mission Statement\|mission]] to educate its members, its fellow students, and the community at large about space and space science. Spacesim is also an environment in which leadership, research, software development, carpentry, and electronics skills can be learned.

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-[[Category:Education]]
+'''Education''' is the main goal of the [[OCESS]]. It is the OCESS's mission to educate its members, its fellow students, and the community at large about space and space science. Spacesim is also an environment in which leadership, research, software development, carpentry, and electronics skills can be learned.
 ==Within Spacesim==
 Since the [[OCESS]] is an educational organization, its major goal is to teach members and non-members alike about space sciences. However, much of the learning experience that OCESS members receive is actually not related to space. Just by participating in [[work sessions]], members have an opportunity to learn the theories about and actually undertake various tasks. Electronics and woodworking are examples of things that Spacesim members pick up just by going to the work sessions. Leadership opportunities within the strict [[Administration|administration hierarchy]] of Spacesim are also offered to students who wouldn't otherwise have such opportunities.
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 * [[Summer Camp]]
 * [[Galileo Challenge]]

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 In addition to these programs, Spacesim formerly offered a [[Summer Camp]]. This summer camp was aimed at educating children about space sciences over the summer. Children participating in the Summer Camp had access to our Planetarium and EEP; as well as our space simulation software and facilities. At the end of the week they were able to participate in their own simulated Mission.
-Although no EEPs have been advertised recently, members of the OCESS are undergoing a [[Long-Term Projects|long-term project]] to reinstate them. For more information on this, see [[Samuel's Proposal to Rejuvenate EEPs]].
+Although no EEPs have been advertised recently, members of the OCESS are working to reinstate them. For more information on this, see [[Samuel's Proposal to Rejuvenate EEPs]].
 ==See Also==

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 ==Within Spacesim==
-Since the [[OCESS]] is an educational organization, it is to be expected that one not-so-unpleasant side effect of being a member of Spacesim is that you learn things. Most of the learning experience that OCESS members recieve is actually not related to space. Just by participating in the [[Work Session]], members have an opportunity to learn the theories about, and actualy undertake various tasks. Electronics and woodworking are examples of things that Spacesim members pick up just by going to the work sessions.
+Since the [[OCESS]] is an educational organization, it is to be expected that one not-so-unpleasant side effect of being a member of Spacesim is that you learn things. Most of the learning experience that OCESS members receive is actually not related to space. Just by participating in the [[Work Session]], members have an opportunity to learn the theories about, and actually undertake various tasks. Electronics and woodworking are examples of things that Spacesim members pick up just by going to the work sessions.
 Since Space Sim IS a space-oriented organization, its members also have the opportunity to learn a lot about space sciences. The [[Mission]], which occurs once every year and lasts five days, is a chance for OCESS members to learn about space travel and life in space. Aside from the mission, OCESS members have an opportunity to learn about astrology and astronomy by helping out in either the [[EEP]] or [[Planetarium]] programs.

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 ==Within Lisgar==
-Within Lisgar, Spacesim offers the [[Galileo Challenge]] to all [[Lisgar]] students. It is a science-based competition and is aimed at grades 9 and 10.
+Within Lisgar, Spacesim offers the [[Galileo Challenge]] to all [[Lisgar]] students. It is a science-based competition that is aimed at grades 9 and 10.
 ==Within The Community==
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 Within the community, [[OCESS]] offers numerous educational programs. First and foremost, the OCESS has [[EEP]] and [[Planetarium]] programs which it offers to schools and other institutions such as daycares and recreational centers. These programs teach people about space and space sciences, while generating much-needed revenue for Spacesim.
-In addition to these programs, Spacesim is planning to re-start the [[Summer Camp]]. This summer camp will be aimed at educating children about space sciences over the summer. Children participating in the [[Summer Camp]] will have access to our [[Planetarium]] and [[EEP]]; as well as our space simulation software and facilities. At the end of the week they will be able to participate in their own simulated [[Mission]].
+In addition to these programs, Spacesim is planning to re-start the [[Summer Camp]]. This summer camp will be aimed at educating children about space sciences over the summer. Children participating in the [[Summer Camp]] will have access to our [[Planetarium]] and [[EEP]]; as well as our space simulation software and facilities. At the end of the week they will be able to participate in their own simulated [[Mission]]. This is a [[Long-Term Projects|long-term project]].
 ==See Also==