VSSEC promotes student engagement in science through Centre based programs, outreach programs, special events, teacher professional learning and more. VSSEC’s outreach programs provide teachers with free educational materials that use space science to cover a wide range of topics.

All VSSEC’s outreach programs are aligned with VELS and include background information for the teacher as well as hands-on activities for students.

Primary

APRSAF Poster Design Competition

Mission Patch Design

50th Anniversary of Sputnik

Rocketry for Kids

Secondary

Frogs in Orbit

Space Technology for Food Security

Hurricane Tracking

 

Tertiary

VSSEC-NASA Australian Space Prize