BTEC Applied Science

Explore The Moon's Surface

You have probably seen the Moon in the sky but have you ever studied it in detail?



The surface of the Moon with cartoon rulers and tally-counts


Kepler's Laws: Find the Mass of the Sun

Many years ago, a mathematician named Johannes Kepler created a set of rules explaining planets' movement in our Solar System.



The picture shows a cartoon portrait of Johannes Kepler in front of an artist's impression of the Solar System.


What Is Kepler's Third Law?



This is a cartoon image of Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton with a parchment-like background. A diagram of a planet's orbit is featured in the middle behind the figures. To the right of the figures, is a cartoon of an apple falling.


What Is Kepler's Second Law?



This is a cartoon image of Johannes Kepler with a parchment-like background. A diagram of a planet's orbit is featured in the top right corner.


What is Kepler's First Law?



This is a cartoon image of Johannes Kepler with a parchment-like background. A diagram of a solar system is featured in the top right corner.


Why Does the Moon Have Phases?

The Moon is the brightest object in the night sky when its whole face is showing. This only happens at full Moon. So why isn't it always a full Moon? 



Left-side: The Moon orbiting the Earth. Top right: Crescent Moon. Bottom right: A month from a calendar.


Telescopes Quiz

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Telescopes are used to magnify distant objects. They are a vital tool for astronomy. Over the last few hundred years, scientists and engineers have built bigger and better telescopes, revealing the mysteries of the Universe. But how much do you know about telescopes on Earth and beyond?

 





Pair the Stages of a Star

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Though they shine for many thousands, and even millions of years, stars do not last for ever. They ignite, burn, and then run out of fuel and go out. 

Can you match the images of each stage of a star's existence to the correct description?

 





The First Moon Landing

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In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission landed on the Moon. For the first time, people stepped foot on another world in our Solar System.

But what do you know about the astronauts on board. And how much do you know about their mission? Take our quiz to find out!





Rockets Quiz

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Rockets are used to send astronauts, spacecraft, or equipment to space. They area vital part of space exploration and research. But how much do you know about how rockets work?





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