Space and Astronomy

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AQA (10) | Case Study (2) | Development Project (1) | External Event (2) | External Publication (1) | Guidance (3) | Image and Diagram (1) | Learning Activity (6) | Lesson Plan (1) | OCR (10) | Practical Activity (3) |

AQA (Showing 1 of 10 available)

•   Origins of the UniverseWeb link
  Complete revision for AQA Physics 11.7 linking with 13.10, including specification statements, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
  

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Case Study (Showing 2 of 2 available)

•   The ATLAS Experiment Movie: particle physics investigations at CERNWeb link
  The ATLAS particle physics experiment movie website with links to extensive information, videos and images from CERN. Starting in mid-2008, the ATLAS detector will search for new discoveries in the he...
  
•   NASAWeb link
  NASA's website, it includes detailed information or past, present and future missions. Is constantly updated with news and coverage of current missions. Has links to sites covering the science behind ...
  

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Development Project (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   Funding scheme for physics activities and projectsWeb link
  Funding scheme for up to £500 for physics related projects and activities from the Institute of Physics and STFC
  

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External Event (Showing 2 of 2 available)

•   Researchers in ResidenceWeb link
  Have an early career researcher support you in your class teaching and work with your students
  
•   The Planetarium: Explore at BristolWeb link
  Webpage from the Explore at Bristol website, describing activities at the planetarium.
  

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External Publication (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   The British National Space CentreWeb link
  Website from the British national Space Centre (BNSC) with links to factsheets on astronomical topics such as the solar system, big bang and satellite technology. Other sections include career profile...
  

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Guidance (Showing 3 of 3 available)

•   Science and Technology Facilities Council Public and Schools SectionWeb link
  Access to all the schools resources offered by the Council including funding, publications, visits and scientists
  
•   Classroom SpaceWeb link
  Space themed curriculum based lesson plans and activities
  
•   Bradford Robotic TelescopeWeb link
  The Bradford Robotic Telescope is a not-for-profit initiative to inspire young children with science through the wonder of space. Theyfocus on delivering the Earth and Beyond sections of the UK Nat...
  

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Image and Diagram (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   Astronomy Picture Of The DayWeb link
  NASA's picture of the day site, each picture is of an interesting astronomical object accompanied with a short description and the relevant physical concept.
  

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Learning Activity (Showing 6 of 6 available)

•   NASA: Science Fun!Web link
  NASA's interactive "fun and games" site based of space. Split into topics on the earth, sun, solar system and universe. Short information is accompanied by various activities for each topic. Some good...
  
•   The Biggest Experiment Ever: Questions on the ATLAS Experiment MovieWeb link
  Worksheet from the RSC Inspirational Chemistry website on the ATLAS Experiment movie at http://www.atlas.ch/multimedia/feature_atlas.html (20 July 2007)
  
•   Astronomy EducationWeb link
  Astronomy based teaching resources
  
•   The Nine Planets: Solar System TourWeb link
  Nine Planets is an overview of the history and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system. The site features NASA's images, sounds and movies. It also pro...
  
•   National Space CentreWeb link
  The National Space Centre is a visitor attraction, educational facility and a research establishment dedicated to space. With a vast array of interactive challenges, audio-visual presentations and...
  
•   National Schools ObservatoryWeb link
  The National Schools' Observatory (NSO) is a major educational website, established by Liverpool John Moores University, to allow schools to make use of a professional robotic telescope designed for s...
  

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Lesson Plan (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   British National Space CentreWeb link
  BNSC homepage supports the teaching of astrophysics with a teaching resources area and a students' area. Worksheets, lesson plans (both as word documents and PDFs) and curriculum advice are on offer ...
  

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OCR (Showing 1 of 10 available)

•   Origins of the UniverseWeb link
  Complete revision for AQA Physics 11.7 linking with 13.10, including specification statements, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
  

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Practical Activity (Showing 3 of 3 available)

•   The National Schools' Observatory: remote access telescopeWeb link
  The National Schools' Observatory (NSO) allows UK schools to observe the universe through the world's largest robotic telescope in the Canary Isles. Through this website, established by Liverpool John...
  
•   National Schools ObservatoryWeb link
  Web access point to the professional quality 2m robotic telescope in La Palma for use by UK schools for free.
  
•   Faulkes Telescope: robotic telescopes for schoolsWeb link
  Web access point to the professional quality 2m robotic telescopes in Hawaii and Australia for use by UK schools for free live observing.
  

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