Lesson Packs
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Teaching resources with the computer icon are best done with student access to a windows computer (or emulator on a mac), students can work in groups.
We are currently moving these Lesson Packs into our new Things to Do! page. For the time being we will keep this page as it is, so you can still find all your amazing lesson resources. We have over 80 new Things to Do with additional notes just for Teachers, so take a look!
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11 to 14 14 to 16 |
3-Colour Imaging |
Create your own 3-colour image of an astronomical object. | 60 mins | Software, Technology, Observations, Photometry, Chemistry, Primary, Secondary, Galaxies, Light |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Barnard's Star |
Measure the movement and velocity of Barnard's Star. | 60 mins | Software, Observations, Parallax, Maths, Secondary, Stars |
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7 to 11 |
Day and Night | Using a ball of play-doh and a torch discover what causes day and night here on Earth. | 60 mins | Solar System, Primary, Orbits, Light |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Galaxy Classification | Use the Hubble Tuning Fork to classify galaxies. | 60 mins | Observations, Secondary, Galaxies, Cosomology |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Gravity Workshop |
Use a gravity simulator to investigate how gravity changes depending upon where you are in the Solar System. | 60 mins | Maths, Solar System, Secondary, Gravity Forces, Experiment |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Hubble Flow | Calculate the expansion of the Universe using real galaxy data, to recreate the work of Edwin Hubble. | 60 mins | Maths, Secondary, Galaxies, Cosomology, Forces, Big Bang, Redshift |
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7 to 11 11 to 14 |
Hunting For Asteroids |
Detect and calculate the velocity of nearby asteroids. | 60 mins | Software, Observations, Maths, Solar System, Primary, Secondary |
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11 to 14 14 to 16 |
Jupiter's Day |
Calculate the length of Jupiter's day by tracking the Great Red Spot and using trigonometry. | 60 mins | Observations, Maths, Solar System, Secondary |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Kepler's Laws |
Take a look at Kepler's Laws of planetary motion and how they relate to the Solar System, but also exoplanets, investigating the TRAPPIST-1 stellar system. | 90 mins | Solar System, Secondary, Orbits, Gravity, Forces, Exoplanets |
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7 to 11 |
Life on Earth | Explore how living things are connected and the factors that make Earth a special place in our Solar System. | 60 mins | Earth, Solar System |
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7 to 11 |
Light and Mirrors | Investigate how light travels, how we see objects and how to write technical reports using this series of cross-curricular lessons. | 5 x 60 mins | Primary, Experiment, Light, Literacy |
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7 to 11 |
Literacy: Biographies | Combine literacy and space by looking at how to construct biographies and autobiographies using Dr Helen Sharman as an example. | 4 x 60 mins | Primary, Literacy, Space Exploration |
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7 to 11 |
Lunar Craters Primary | Investigate the number and distribution of craters on the Moon's surface. | 2 x 60 mins | Observations, Maths, Solar System, Primary |
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11 to 14 |
Lunar Craters Secondary | Investigate the distribution and size of craters on the Moon's surface. | 60 mins | Observations, Maths, Solar System, Secondary |
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11 to 14 14 to 16 |
Lunar Mountains | Uses algebra and images of the Moon to calculate the height of lunar mountains. | 60 mins | Observations, Maths, Solar System, Secondary, Light |
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7 to 11 |
Moonsaic | Assemble mosaics of the Moon during different phases. | 60 mins | Observations, Solar, System, Primary, Secondary |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Seeing Workshop |
Introduction to the concept of astronomical seeing and it's link to refractive index. | 60 mins | Technology, Observations, Secondary, Light, Stars |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Solar Rotation |
Use real data from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory to estimate the rotation period of our Sun. | 60 mins | Technology, Observations, Maths, Solar System, Secondary, Stars |
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7 to 11 11 to 14 |
Space Jobs | Develop knowledge and understanding of the different jobs available to people who enjoy space and science. | 60 mins | Primary, space Exploration, careers |
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11 to 14 14 to 16 |
Speed Of The Planets | A lesson that looks at the relationship between distance, time and speed. | 60 mins | Maths, Solar System, Secondary, Orbits |
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5 to 7 |
Stars and Stories | A lesson guiding students to create their own constellations, using art, design, and maths skills. | 60 mins | Maths, Primary, Stars, Literacy, Art & Design |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Stellar Spectroscopy |
Introduces and use spectroscopy to classify a range of stars. | 90 mins | Chemistry, Secondary, Spectroscopy, Redshift, Light, Stars |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Sunspots Workshop |
Uses sunspot data to calculate the solar cycle. | 60 mins | Observations, Solar System, Secondary, Forces, Experiment, Stars |
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7 to 11 |
The Space Debate (Primary) | This activity allows pupils to think about why we explore space. Pupils will form their own opinions, discuss ideas, and work in teams to form persuasive arguments. The session allows pupils to improve their speaking and listening skills, as well as develop their critical thinking and confidence. | 45 mins | Primary, Literacy |
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11 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 18 |
The Space Debate (Secondary) | This activity supports students to debate a topic linked to physics and astronomy. Students will practice their oracy skills and use of persuasive language, and develop their teamwork and critical thinking skills. | 45 mins | Secondary, Literacy |
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14 to 16 16 to 18 |
Weighing The Universe | A lesson that introduces the concept of standard index notation. | 60 mins | Maths, Secondary, Galaxies, Cosomology |
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11 to 14 |
Weight on Planets |
How do the effects of gravity depend upon where in the universe we are? | 60 mins | Software, Solar System, Secondary, Gravity, Forces |
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