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.
How can I use this with my class?
Use these resources to inspire your class by focusing on space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Use the life story worksheet to practice reading comprehension and answer the super scientist quiz to check for understanding.
You could also use the presentation to view a timeline of Maggie’s life with key moments that led to her impressive career. Use the creative writing sheet to spark students’ imaginations, writing accounts of either Maggie’s or their dreams, incorporating a cross-curricular task for your class within science.
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Maggie Aderin-Pocock life story
Simple information sheet describing the life, career and achievements of space scientist, inventor, and super scientist, Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
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.
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.
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Circuits and symbols activity sheet 2
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