DESTINATION SPACE

Early and First Level - In-person Workshop

Class Level: P3-P4

Duration: 50 minutes

Explore the exciting world of human space flight through a series of exciting interactive activities. Pupils will work in teams to complete a range of challenges which bring out different aspects of living and working in space. They will have the chance to discuss how astronauts carry out experiments, avoid space junk and power the ISS using solar energy.

CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE

SCIENCES | PLANET EARTH | SPACE

SCIENCES | PLANET EARTH | SPACE

  • By safely observing and recording the sun and moon at various times, I can describe their patterns of movement and changes over time. I can relate these to the length of a day, a month and a year. SCN 1-06a

SCIENCES | MATERIALS | PROPERTIES AND USES OF SUBSTANCES

SCIENCES | MATERIALS | PROPERTIES AND USES OF SUBSTANCES

  • Through exploring properties and sources of materials, I can choose appropriate materials to solve practical challenges. SCN 1-15a

SCIENCES | TOPICAL SCIENCE

SCIENCES | TOPICAL SCIENCE

  • I have contributed to discussions of current scientific news items to help develop my awareness of science. SCN 1-20a

TECHNOLOGIES | CRAFT, DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND GRAPHICS | EXPLORING USES OF MATERIALS

TECHNOLOGIES | CRAFT, DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND GRAPHICS | EXPLORING USES OF MATERIALS

  • I can recognise a variety of materials and suggest an appropriate material for a specific use. TCH 1-10a

LITERACY | TOOLS FOR LISTENING AND TALKING

LITERACY | TOOLS FOR LISTENING AND TALKING

  • When I engage with others, I know when and how to listen, when to talk, how much to say, when to ask questions and how to respond with respect. LIT 1-02a