Resources by European Space Agency (ESA)
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Could we live on Mars?: comparing Mars and Earth
In this activity, pupils compare Earth and Mars in the context of geography and science. They will begin by comparing the positions of both planets in the solar system, and end by designing their own life forms that could potentially survive on Mars.
Country under threat
In this set of activities, students learn about the causes and potential impacts of sea-level rise while developing core scientific skills.
Crew assembly training
Astronauts are required to put many objects and devices together as part of their missions. Some of those are small objects that astronauts must manipulate during their stay at the International Space Station (ISS).
In this activity, teams of students will assemble a puzzle as quickly and correctly as...
Crew strength training
Perform multi-joint weight-bearing exercises such as body-weight squats for lower body strength, and push-ups to develop upper and lower body strength. Push-ups should be done with arms extended (but not locked), and level with the chest. Students who cannot do standard push-ups should begin with bent-knee push-ups...
Cut-out models of ESA spacecraft
Templates for cut-out and stick paper models of various ESA spacecraft.
Contents:
* Cassini simple model kit
* Cassini advanced model kit
* Integral model kit
* ISO model kit
* Mars Express model kit
* Soho model kit
* Ariane 4 model kit
* Gaia model...
Day, night, and the seasons
In this short animation Paxi, the ESA mascot, explores the Earth's orbit to tell us about day, night and the seasons. Paxi goes on holiday and tells us about how the Sun is a star and gives us light and heat. He flies into space and looks down at the Earth's spinning axis and its orbit around the sun. He explains...
Design your parachute - A guide to landing your CanSat safely
This resource gives students a brief overview of the different options available when building a parachute for the CanSat Competition. Students will learn about the underlying physics of parachutes and their design and how to control the speed of their CanSat.
Learning objectives:
- Understand...