It’s rocket science presentation (primary)
Discover how NASA's Artemis program plans to return astronauts to the Moon and explore the forces that will get them there.
Rocket science resources
Ready. Steady. Rocket science! Bottle rocket demo activity sheet (primary)
Follow the instructions on this activity sheet to make and investigate a gas-propelled rocket using vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.
Ready. Steady. Rocket science! Straw rocket racer activity sheet (primary)
Whose straw rocket can fly the furthest? Use this activity sheet to investigate what happens when you change a variable.
Space-themed resources
Daily space science energisers (7-11)
Daily 15-min STEM challenges for 7-11 year olds, around the theme of living in space; perfect for energising a space science week.
Planets of the solar system poster
Use this poster to answer questions about the order and sizes of planets in our solar system.
Super scientist: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Maggie Aderin-Pocock presentation
Use this presentation to find out about the life, career and achievements of space scientist, inventor and super scientist, Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock space creative writing
Pupils use this activity sheet to name the planets in our solar system and then write creatively about visiting a neighbouring planet.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock life story quiz
Ten-question quiz about the life and career of space and super scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, for use with the life story information sheet.
