Applied FiltersAstronomyKey Stage 4
Classroom activity
Video and audio
Conservation of Momentum
In this practical activity students explore how momentum is conserved when two objects collide.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 4
Subject:
Astronomy, Maths, Science
Video and audio
Collisions and Explosions in the Universe
On the smallest to the largest scales, collisions and explosions happen all over our Universe.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video and audio
Where does space begin?
Have you ever wondered how far away space is; how far are the different things you see above your head?
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Video and audio
What is Light?
Our Universe is a vast and very interesting place and light plays a big part in us being able to understand more about it. To find out how join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore more.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 4, GCSE, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Video and audio
What Makes the Universe Colourful?
Our Universe is a facinating and beautiful place. Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they head off on a voyage of discovery to find out just what it is that makes it so colourful.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 4
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Video and audio
Star Trails and Sidereal Day
In this activity students use star trails to calculate the true rotation period of the Earth. Students can make their own star trails inside the classroom - watch the video 'Making star trails'.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 4, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Video and audio
Newton's Laws of Motion
Join our Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they go on an epic journey to find out how Newton's Laws of Motion work in space. Buckle your seatbelts, you're in for an adventure!
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Subject:
Astronomy, Maths, Science