Curriculum-linked learning resources designed to work in the classroom.
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Students use distance, speed and time to understand galactic scales. Accompanies the video 'How big is the Universe'.
A Quadruple Lunar Halo © Dani Caxete, Astronomy Photographer of the Year Earth and Space Commended 2013
In this activity students learn about the importance of spectroscopy in looking for signs of life on planets outside of our solar system. Accompanies the video 'Are there aliens?'
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There are lots of names associated with space rocks, so what is the difference? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers to find out. They will also explore what space rocks can tell us about our very own planet Earth.
Sirius 9798 © David Pye, Astronomy Photographer of the Year Stars and Nebulae Joint Runner-Up 2015
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'.
Stars and the H-R Diagram
Stars and the H-R Diagram
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In this classroom activity, students will use bearings to plot constellations. They are then asked to think about what they represent.
The Arrow Missed the Heart © Lefteris Velissaratos, Astronomy Photographer of the Year Planets, Comets and Asteroids Winner 2015
Students look at the behaviour of gravity with distance to calculate the gravitational forces between people and celestial objects. Accompanies the video 'How will the Universe end?'
Origin of the Elements
The Universe we see today is made from particles arranged in a wide variety of elements, but where did it all come from?
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In this activity students use the famous Drake equation to estimate the number of planets that may harbour intelligent life in the Milky Way. Accompanies the video 'Are there aliens?'