Outer Space Theme

Geography - Our Place in Space

Lesson 1

Our Solar System
In this lesson, we start our journey in outer space. We'll introduce ourselves to what we would find in our local space neighbourhood, the solar system
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Lesson 2

The Planets
In this lesson, we'll be taking a closer look at some of the planets in our solar system. We'll take a look at what it is like on these planets and what would happen if we went there.
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Lesson 3

The Moon
In this lesson, we'll be visiting the moon. We'll take a look at some myths about the moon before we take a closer look at why the moon appears to change shape in the night sky.
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Lesson 4

The Red Planet
On our final stop through the solar system, we'll be landing on the "Red Planet", Mars. We'll learn a bit more about what life would be like on Mars and about the Mars Rovers.
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Science- The Race to Space

Lesson 1

It's Rocket Science
In this lesson, we'll take a look at how design effects how well a rocket flies. We'll learn about the force of gravity, before designing our own paper rockets.
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Lesson 2

Rocket Fuel
In this lesson, we'll take a look at how chemical reactions help lift heavy rockets into space. We'll look at how we can change the properties of materials through rocket fuel experiements.
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Lesson 3

Moon Landers
In this lesson, we'll take a look a look at what science was used to make sure "The Eagle" landed safely on the moon. We'll look at gravity again and air resistance before designing our own landers.
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Lesson 4

Mars Rovers
In this lesson, we'll take a look at the challenges the NASA team had to overcome when designing their Mars Rovers. We'll then use the same problem-solving process to try and design our own Rovers.
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History - Space Explorations

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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Art - Rainforest Art

Lesson 1

Rainforest Sketching
In this lesson, we'll take a look at the work of Irish artist Don Conroy. We will also take a look at how to follow instructions to sketch rainforest animals
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Lesson 2

Henri Rousseau
In this lesson, we'll take a look at an artist who is known for his interesting takes on rainforest life. Introducing Mr Henri Rousseau!
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