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.
It’s rocket science presentation (secondary)
Discover how NASA's Artemis programme plans to return astronauts to the Moon and explore the forces that will blast them there, and bring them home safely.
Ready. Steady. Rocket science! Bottle rocket demo activity sheet (secondary)
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 (secondary)
Whose straw rocket can fly the furthest? Use this activity sheet to investigate how changing a variable affects rocket launch.
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.
Daily space science energisers (11-14)
Quick, 15-minute real-world space science challenges that fuel excitement and curiosity about space; one for each day of World Space Week.
Careers linked to earth and space poster
Use this poster to link learning about Earth and space with the world of work and inspire pupils to think about exciting, potential careers.
Planets of the solar system poster
Use this poster to answer questions about the order and sizes of planets in our solar system.
Planets of the solar system poster (secondary)
Use this poster to answer questions about the order and sizes of planets in our solar system.
Gravity in our solar system poster
Students explore gravity in space, understand the difference between weight and mass and calculate their weight on different planets
Exploring our solar system poster
Students find out about the different man-made objects within our solar system that are advancing our understanding of it, and discover careers that support these discoveries.
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.
