This document summarizes the first meeting of the EUNAWE Consortium. The meeting included introductions from the project leads, a perspective from the Project Officer, and an overview of project management. Partners from South Africa, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK then presented. The informal discussion focused on tasks for the EUNAWE project, which aims to use astronomy to inspire and educate disadvantaged young children in Europe and South Africa by developing educational materials, training teachers, and fostering international collaboration.

2. FIRST MEETING OF EUNAWE CONSORTIUM 10.30 – 11.00Introductions, background and summary of EUNAWE George Miley 11.00 – 12.00 Perspective of the Project Officer Stefano D’Orilia 12.00 – 12.30 EUNAWE Project Management Pedro Russo 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch 13.30 – 15.00 Presentations of partners 13.30 South Africa Kevin Govender 13.45 Germany Cecilia Scorza 14.00 Italy Francesco Palla, Alessandra Zanassi 14.15 Netherlands FrederiekWestra van Holthe 14.30 Spain Rosa Ros 14.45 UK Mark Bailey 15.00 – 16.15 Informal discussion 16.15 – 16.30 Conclusions

3. UNIVERSE AWARENESS (UNAWE)Astronomy-based program with social goals Exposes DISADVANTAGED young children (4 – 10) to INSPIRATIONAL aspects of astronomy Use PERSPECTIVE, INSPIRATION and FUN of astronomy to Introduce young children to excitement of science Broaden children’s minds Stimulate internationalism, tolerance Stimulate European and world citizenship Enhance their understanding of the world and demonstrate power of rational thought

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6. WHY SO YOUNG? “The opportunity to help disadvantaged children have a more equal start in schooling is in the earliest years when the basis for their cognitive, social and emotional development is being formed.” UNICEF, Programming experiences in Early Childhood Development (2006)

7. INGREDIENTS OF UNAWE International Network Platform for teachers and development professionals worldwide Exchange of ideas, experience and materials Material Games, cartoons, songs, hands-on material Entertaining and developed by professionals Translated into various languages and cultures Training Coordinators in each participating country Tailored to each country and community

8. UNAWE – SOME ACHIEVEMENTS AFTER 5 YEARS Bottom-up network of ~ 500 dedicated multidisciplinary experts in ~ 40 countries Collection of material for very young children on web Global cornerstone of IYA 2009 UN-ratified International Year of Astronomy Official programme of International Astronomical Union National and international sources of funding Seed funding from Royal NL Academy of Arts & Sciences NL Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

9. EUROPEAN UNIVERSE AWARENESS (EUNAWE) BUILDING ON THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY MAKING YOUNG EUROPEAN CHILDREN AWARE OF THE UNIVERSE Proposed action following Amendment 898 to the 2009 EU Budget

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12. Inspire, excite and interest very young European and African children in science and technology

13. Stimulate European andglobalcitizenship

14. Emphasis on those in disadvantaged situations

15. Ingredients

16. Implementation of UNAWE programme in 5 EU member states and South AfricaGermany, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, UK (N. Ireland) National coordinators + materials + teacher training + exchanges Additional rationale Based on a unique European-initiated cornerstone of IYA Satisfies Amendment 898 to the 2009 EU budget Combination of educational, outreach and socially relevant goals. Increase effectiveness of European expenditure on astronomical and space research for a tiny fraction of the cost Mobilize best astronomers and scientific outreach professionals for European education EUNAWE 2011 - 2014

17. EUNAWE TASKS TO BE DISCUSSED 1 Train and empower primary school teachers to include astronomy and space topics. 2 Develop and translate hands-on material over partner countries. 3 Provide network for exchange of expertise and material Educators in EU member states, Associated Countries and International Cooperation Partner Countries 4 Help stimulate production of European engineers and scientists, particularly girls. 5 Contribute to integration of underprivileged communities in participating countries. 6 Strengthen collaboration between Europe and South Africa in scientific, technological, educational and social topics. 7 Lay groundwork for expansion during FP8 within EU and additional countries in Africa and Asia.

18. EUNAWE WORK PACKAGES 2 Consortium Meetings (WP2) Public Launch and Consortium meeting EU Parliament + other location Month 3. (During first half year of project?) Second Consortium Meeting - Mid-term Review ~ Month 19 2 International Conferences (WP3) Where? Month 12 Month 30 International Web site (WP4) National web sites (WP6) Teacher training workshops (WP5) Aim for Month 10 Aim for Month 22 Educational resources in each country (WP7) and internationally (WP8) Evaluation (WP9)