Applied FiltersAstronomyKey Stage 2
Classroom activity
How do we See Things?
In this practical activity, students investigate the effect of light on the size of the pupils in our eyes and learn about how we see objects that give off their own light and those that don’t. Accompanies the video ‘Seeing The Invisible’.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Compasses and Magnetism on Earth
In this practical activity, students investigate magnetic materials, attraction and repulsion and make a magnetic compass. Accompanies the video ‘Seeing The Invisible’.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video
Seeing the Invisible
Imagine what it would be like to have super powers and see the invisible - sounds pretty fun doesn't it? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore the science behind some seemingly invisible and sneaky forces in space.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video
Shadows On Other Worlds
Join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich as they go on an adventure to discover what shadows look like on other worlds.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video
Looking for Jupiter
A classroom activity to accompany the video 'Looking for Jupiter', using Stellarium software.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Maths, Science
Classroom activity
Phases of the Moon
A classroom activity exploring the changing appearance of the Moon throughout the month. Suitable for advanced KS2 and all KS3 students.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Magnetic Meteorites
Meteorites are bits of space rock from the asteroid belt. Some are magnetic. This activity accompanies the video 'Space Rocks'.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2
Subject:
Astronomy, Science