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This collection introduces BepiColumbo and the mission to Mercury, to investigate the least explored planet in our inner solar system.
These resources cover a variety of activities linked to the theme of the Moon.
Papercraft satellites
This activity has been designed to help pupils understand the different applications of satellites in the field of Earth observation. Scientists use the data collected by these satellites to monitor changes in environments across the planet.
There are three satellites that pupils can build:
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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...
The EUCLID space telescope mission
This curriculum linked resource, for primary children and their teachers, is based on the exciting real-life launch of the Euclid space telescope. Through simple models and practical activities, the children are introduced to the work of space scientists seeking to discover more about our universe.
The...
Space Education Quality Mark (SEQM) case studies
The Space Education Quality Mark (SEQM) is designed to support schools and colleges using the subject of space to inspire and engage their students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. This set of four case studies demonstrates how different schools have benefitted from achieving the...
Solar System in a box
This resource, from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, is a video explaining an elegant method of creating a small model of the solar system, using very simple equipment.
Using a small torch and a transparent ball (for example from a...
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World.
They have created a range of resources to help with lesson planning. Many of these resources have a mix of...
Solar System Holiday
This resource, from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, is all about helping pupils get to know the solar system.
- There is a lively song and animation in a...
Ask the astronaut - Tim Peake
This collection of 19 videos, gives the opportunity to interview British astronaut Tim Peake, who visited the International Space Station in 2015-16. Choose from a set of pre-selected questions put forward by school children and hear Tim Peake's pre-recorded answers to hear about anti-gravity, tea making and...