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These resources cover a variety of activities linked to the theme of the Moon.
The Moon Camp Challenge is an educational and inspirational project run by ESA and Airbus Foundation, in partnership with Autodesk. These supporting classroom activities focus on learning-by-design and science experimentation. Students will develop a number of scientific experiments related to the Moon and apply...
This collection of resources support learning about STEM subjects using the context of exploring Mars. Using the context of the ExoMars mission, activities link to areas of the curriculum including: science, design and technology, and computing. There are...
Karsten Spaans - Scientific Researcher
Karsten works at the University of Leeds as a scientific researcher, in the School of Earth and Environment. He uses images taken by satellites to look the movement of structures such as railways, roads and gas lines. He also examines the movement of the Earth due to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. ...
Charles Cockell - Professor of Astrobiology
Charles is investigating whether there is life on other planets. He studies life in extreme environments, such as in volcanoes or on the International Space Station. He studied biochemistry at university and went on to study astrobiology and the possibility of life on other planets.
There are two cuts of...
Anna Hogg - Glaciologist
Anna works at the University of Leeds. She uses satellite data to look at glaciers at the poles of the Earth. She uses optical and radar data to track ice movement. She explains how she went to Greenland and Antarctica for field trips to obtain more data for her research. Anna explains how we need to study ice...
Alan O'Brien - Software Engineer
Alan works at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, and is designing software for the James Webb Space Telescope. Alan talks about his work on the mid infrared instrument which will look at the formation of galaxies in the early universe. He uses coding in his job and explains how you need to write algorithms to a...
This collection of videos, from the European Space Education Office (ESERO-UK), presents a cross-section of people with careers in UK space industry.
The majority of the videos include a version that can be used in the primary classroom and a version to use in secondary schools or colleges.
Many...
These resources can be used independently or in conjunction with the STFC Borrow the Moon scheme.
Taking photographs from the International Space Station
During his mission to the International Space Station, Tim Peake shared many spectacular photographs of the Earth. During this interview, recorded in March 2017, he talks about taking the photographs and what such images can be used for. The teacher guide will help you find the segment or sections that are most...