Space Explorations

Lessons and Activities

Lesson 1

Through the Looking Glass
In this lesson, we take a look at the very first pieces of technology that humans used to explore the universe. We will also learn a bit more about the father of modern astronomy, Galileo.
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Lesson 2

The Space Race
In this lesson, we zip forward in time. We will take a first look at the advances in technology made during the Space Race between the USSR and the USA.
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Lesson 3

One Small Step
In this lesson, we take a look at the defining event of the Space Race. We will follow the journey of Apollo 11 as they make their way to land a human on the moon.
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Lesson 4

A Brave New World
In this lesson, we take a look at modern space exploration technology through the lens of the recent Mars Rover missions. We will see how far technology has developed
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