1. Questionnaire on astronomy literacy
Focus Group summaries
UK/GR/FR/PT

2. The questionnaire Questionnaire focused on the following sections
Preschool curriculum
Astronomy Literacy
E-book
Target groups
Parents/Guardians
Teachers, Trainers and Educators

3. Interviews LAM (individual interviews) 1 Parent/amateur astronomer
2 Pre-school teachers (1 Montessori school, 1 classical school)
ADVANCIS + BOON
1 pre-school teacher
1 primary school teacher
1 psychologist
CIVIC
2 nursery teacher
1 senior education officer
3 parents
children
PLATON (group interviews)
7 parents
5 teachers

4. Pre-school curriculum
Space awareness, positioning, orientation
Building mock-ups
Exploring tools and materials
Using simple digital devices
See 17_12_Curricula.pptx for more information

5. Astronomy Literacy
Curricula across partner countries do not mention space or astronomy directly although several topics relate directly to either one
As such, teachings on space and astronomy rely more on the initiative of the teachers/parents than on official requirements

6. E-book Use of e-books in the classroom is not widespread
Geographic differences may apply
The use of e-books and digital resources is welcome and arrangements for their use can be often provided (e.g. read on a PC instead)
Reading to children is done on a regular basis. Interacting with a book is seen as a nice feature capable of further engaging children

7. The children Space and astronomy sparkle children curiosity
Children love to be told stories (specially at bedtime)
Many cartoons and comics include characters “not from Earth” to which children are accustomed to
At this early stage, hands-on activities, physical exercise, (all to do with movement) drawing, puzzles, using building bricks/blocks is more appropriate than seat-and-read focused activity
Children are moved by a world of fantasy and this should be depicted in various colours, shapes, languages, characters etc.

8. Recommendations Focus on the storyboard
Use of levels, investigative setting, do-it-yourself, hands-on activity
Looking for something lost
Include unexpected events
Have kids making choices about the unfolding of events
Make the best use of the technology
Taking pictures, drawing/making toys, rockets and spaceships etc with the digital devices and include that in the story
Include some level of gaming in the form of challenges
Use of sounds, songs
Use of interactive features from the internet. Provide pointers for material related to space and astronomy (e.g. ESA, ANAWE etc)

9. Recommendations
Use of appealing/ludic/playful colours, names, title, characters
Tablet is the preferred device to be used for the e-book
Make sure there is a “real-world” counter part (e.g. building a toy or a rocket with toilet paper)

10. Recommendations Two-stage story Sun-Earth-Moon
The remainder of the solar system planets (and eventually elements of the outer space)
The importance of the Sun for life
See 18_02_ResearchObjectives.pptx for more information