World Space Week 2017: exploring new worlds in space
If you are looking for activity ideas for World Space Week, here are some to get you started.
Seeing the world with new eyes
On 28 July 2017, the European Space Agency astronaut, Paolo Nespoli, launched to the International Space Station.
Making estimates about space
The new mathematics curriculum requires students to study mathematics in an unfamiliar context - the setting of space provides an engaging way of covering familiar mathematical ideas.
Micro:bit in space
Learn how to use the micro:bit in the context of space to improve understanding in science and computing.
Birth of the Solar System
Produced by Twig, this animated video is a clear and accessible explanation of how the Solar System formed.
Space and astronomy- a context to teach science from year 1 to year 6
Get support in planning inspirational science lessons across all year groups, using the Earth and Space element of the National Curriculum.
ESERO-UK, also known as the UK space education office, provides free resources, support and information for teachers to enhance the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) using space as a context.
Inspiring resources
Hundreds of curriculum-linked, quality-assured space resources.
Recognition
Find out more about the Space Education Quality Mark.
Tim Peake
Free resources focused on British ESA astronaut Tim Peake’s mission.
CPD
Book onto ESERO-UK’s high-impact CPD and bring space into your classroom.
CanSat
Find out more about the British and European CanSat competitions.
Space ambassadors
Get support for your school from our network of space ambassadors.
