World Space Week October 4 – 10 annually

How You Can Use Space in Your Classroom
During World Space Week

October 4 – 10 annually

But what is World Space Week?

World Space Week is an international celebration of space and in particular the contributions that
space makes improving the human condition on Earth. It was officially declared by the United Nations
General Assembly in 1999. During World Space Week, events and educational programs are held
around the world and online, educating the public about space and inspiring youth.

When is World Space Week?

World Space Week is October 4-10 annually. These two dates commemorate key milestones in
space: October 4, 1957 was when Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite was launched. October 10, 1967
was when the Outer Space Treaty took effect, the first legal framework for space activities.

Who Celebrates World Space Week?

World Space Week is the world’s largest annual space education and outreach event. Last year it was
celebrated in 550 events in 63 countries; and in space! In the 2008 Annual Report [1 MB], you can
exactly see who/what/where... Many individuals, schools, museums, government agencies and
companies organize classroom activities, public events, Web meetings and generate publicity.

How Can I as a Teacher Participate?

World Space Week is the ideal time for you as a teacher to use space to excite students about math,
science, any subject in fact! Easy-to-use materials and free Teacher Activity Guides are available from
our website and other organizations directly linked from our website. Schools are, of course,
encouraged to organize events involving many parents and/or the local community.

What Should I Do?

Now – Put World Space Week, October 4 - 10, on your teaching calendar
Before October – Go to worldspaceweek.org to get ideas and free support materials.
Before October – Add your plans to our Calendar to get recognition for you and your school.
October 4-10 – Excite your students! Discuss / teach / have fun with space in your classroom!
Afterwards – Tell us what you did! We’ll include it in our widely distributed Annual Report.
Afterwards – In fact send us materials that you created and be eligible to our Educational Awards.
Afterwards – Invite colleagues to join you in participating to World Space Week next year.

Please go to www.worldspaceweek.org for more...

Thank you for your interest in World Space Week!