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Voyage through the Solar System Project Summative Evaluation and Partner Implementation Report (2024)

Summative evaluation and Partner Implementation Report of the Voyage through the Solar System project.

DESCRIPTION

Voyage through the Solar System kit of hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities based on NASA's continuing pursuit of human exploration of the Moon and Mars and a mobile app that launches users further into the solar system. Physical and digital resources were shared to leverage local partnerships to engage diverse audiences and support at home STEM learning beyond museum walls. 
Kit: 
https://www.nisenet.org/solarsystem-kit
 

  • Summative Evaluation

    Both kit hands-on activities and the DIY apps developed for the Voyage Through the Solar System Project were found to successfully enhance public interest, awareness, and knowledge about space exploration, science, and engineering. Both formats were highly engaging, though they exhibited distinct strengths related to their format and design.

  • NISE Network Partner Implementation Report

    This report summarizes the self-reported data from participating organizations who received the Explore Science: Voyage through the Solar System physical kits. Physical kits were awarded and shipped to 350 locations throughout the United States in 2023. Overall reach was 2.447 million members of the public in 2023.

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Suggested citations:

McCarthy, C., Leavell, C., and Jackson, A. (2024) Summary of Voyage through the Solar System NISE Network Partner Implementation, NISE Network, revised December 2024, 67p.

Haupt, G. and Tsakakis, E. (2024) Voyage through the Solar System Summative Evaluation, Science Museum of Minnesota, September 2024, 122p.

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  • Voyage through the Solar System Build a Moon Base Camp learners using building bricks
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  • Voyage through the Solar System Space Souvenir two children designing a medallion
  • Explore Science Voyage through the solar system logo within icon of planets reflected in astronaut helmet
  • map of the United States indicating Voyage through the Solar System kit locations
  • Voyage through the Solar System Build a Moon Base Camp learners using building bricks
  • Voyage through the Solar System Breath of Fresh Air visitors measuring ingredients
  • Voyage through the Solar System Space Souvenir two children designing a medallion

DESCRIPTION

Voyage through the Solar System kit of hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities based on NASA's continuing pursuit of human exploration of the Moon and Mars and a mobile app that launches users further into the solar system. Physical and digital resources were shared to leverage local partnerships to engage diverse audiences and support at home STEM learning beyond museum walls. 
Kit: 
https://www.nisenet.org/solarsystem-kit
 

  • Summative Evaluation

    Both kit hands-on activities and the DIY apps developed for the Voyage Through the Solar System Project were found to successfully enhance public interest, awareness, and knowledge about space exploration, science, and engineering. Both formats were highly engaging, though they exhibited distinct strengths related to their format and design.

  • NISE Network Partner Implementation Report

    This report summarizes the self-reported data from participating organizations who received the Explore Science: Voyage through the Solar System physical kits. Physical kits were awarded and shipped to 350 locations throughout the United States in 2023. Overall reach was 2.447 million members of the public in 2023.

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Suggested citations:

McCarthy, C., Leavell, C., and Jackson, A. (2024) Summary of Voyage through the Solar System NISE Network Partner Implementation, NISE Network, revised December 2024, 67p.

Haupt, G. and Tsakakis, E. (2024) Voyage through the Solar System Summative Evaluation, Science Museum of Minnesota, September 2024, 122p.

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Credits

YEAR CREATED
2024
OWNING INSTITUTION

Sciencenter, Ithaca, NY

FUNDING

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under award number 80NSSC21M0082. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

PERMISSIONS

Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US).
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