Teaching primary science: exploring space NE003 / B19
Summary
Online course. Flexible participation. Learn about current and future space missions, aiming to explore our solar system and beyond. Discover effective ways in which to engage pupils in science and wider STEM activities linked to space exploration.
In this course, you'll discuss with other teachers and draw upon a range of resources to develop your approach to teaching primary science with the context of space exploration. You will look at how to:
- engage children in working scientifically
- learn about current and future space missions and how they can be linked to the curriculum
- investigate forces and mechanisms in robotics
- explore practical activities based upon the search for exoplanets
- explore careers in space research and industry
- find out about how we can explore space using telescopes.
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Space Education Quality Mark
Taking part in this CPD will provide evidence for the Space Education Quality Mark (SEQM). It will also give you resources and subject knowledge that will enable you to plan lessons and enrichment activities to provide further evidence towards the quality mark. In the first week you will be presented with an activity grid to help you to identify areas which support the curriculum and give opportunities for working scientifically. This grid can also be used as part of the evidence for your submission.
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- investigate opportunities to link space exploration and space missions wtih your lessons to excite and inspire your pupils.
- develop lesson plans that involve working scientifically, using space as a context.
- explain using models, some of the scientific concepts and ideas involved in space exploration.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching primary science: exploring space | 27 April 2020 | 00:00-00:00 | Online course |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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