Primary Space - top 5 resources
A pick of some of the best resources for Space in the Primary Curriculum
- ALL
- Video
- Interactive resource
- Activity sheet
- Other
Video
Is There Anyone Out There?
Tons of scientific enquiry in this resource. Based around a mission to Mars.
Interactive resource
Mission X: train like an astronaut (training brochure)
An international competition that gets children doing PE and science activities - all linked to astronaut training. Support available from the UK Space Agency.
Activity sheet
Hands-on Universe
Activities include: plotting the position of a constellation, making a sundial, a solar system model, modelling the phases of the Moon, making a simple telescope and a water rocket.
International Space Station (ISS) Education Kit - Primary
An extensive pack of resources, can be used at KS1 or KS2. Lots of colourful worksheets and all linked to astronauts on the International Space Station.
Other
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Key Stage Two activities include the Moon, a fruit Solar System, shadows and the spinning Earth.
