Playback Schools Space Videos
A collection of videos from the Playback Schools site with a space theme.
List created by Tom Lyons - ESERO UK Teacher Fellow
Teaching Astronomy and Space
A series of 5 programmes from the Institute of Physics
KS3 Cross Curricular - Space and Rocket Week
Strong emphasis on working in teams
Maths - budget for the rocket
Art - texture of the Moon
History - Moon landings conspiracy
Design and Technology - Mars lander (for egg dropped off roof)
Food Technology - Comparison between fresh food and astronaut food
Micro-organisms in Space
11-16 years
KS1/2 Science - Earth in Space 1
Shadows and night and day
KS1/2 Science - Earth in Space 2
Using a planetarium to look at night and day and the planets
Secondary Science in Practice
Includes: Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, in Cornwall, made its last transmission in 2008, but at one time it was the largest satellite station on earth. This centre is currently closed but due to reopen in the near future.
The National Space Centre in Leicester is worth the trip to inspire students to think about space and give them an immersive experience
Planetary Scientist
Planetary scientist Sheila Kanani visits The Hollyfield School in Surbiton to deliver a workshop on comets, as part of a programme to encourage students to enter STEM careers.
Spacecraft Engineer
Spacecraft engineer and STEM role model, Faye Cashman, shows her million pound Mars rover robot, Bridget, to Year 9 students at Cowplain School, near Portsmouth
Light Show
Through time-lapse film and animation from space, The Day and Night Show highlights the differences in the 24-hour cycle.