Exploring Space as a context
This list provides links to all of the resources and projects mentioned in the Exploring Space as a context article in the STEM Learning Primary Magazine.
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Teacher guidance
How to Plan and Run Your Own Space Week
This guide supports primary schools in planning and running their own Space Week, providing a wealth of ideas for activities for children in EYFS and primary schools as well as links to many high-quality resources to support teachers in planning a week of engaging learning experiences for their pupils.
Video
Space Case - Borrow the spacecraft materials kit
Investigate properties of materials and decide which would be suitable for use on a spacecraft, in this resource aimed at upper primary children.This activity has been created for use with the ‘Space Case’, a specially designed resource box available from STEM Ambassadors. Many of the activities could still be carried out in school, if a variety of materials could be sourced. If your school would like to borrow a space materials kit please contact your local STEM Ambassador Hub: https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors/local-stem-ambassador-hubs
External link
SEQM
Details of how to apply for the Space Education Quality Mark, (SEQM).
Mission X:Train like an Astronaut
An international educational challenge, focusing on fitness and nutrition, that encourages students to train like an Astronaut.
Humans in Space
Humans in Space online course details
Other
James Webb Space Telescope - Primary Resources
Primary science, D&T and engineering resources that use the context of the the James Webb Space Telescope that you can use in the curriculum, or as part of your space/STEM week.
