{"id":3545,"date":"2019-12-05T11:09:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T11:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.star-gazing.co.uk\/WebPage\/?page_id=3545"},"modified":"2022-11-08T12:10:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T12:10:42","slug":"org-space-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.star-gazing.co.uk\/WebPage\/school_visits\/org-space-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Organise a Space Week at Your School"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Who can deny how children (and let’s face it, adults too) are really fascinated about the subject of space.<\/p>\n

Going into schools, both as a STEM Ambassador and with my mobile planetarium, I am privileged to witness first-hand the excitement and sheer engagement the subject has with children. I am constantly amazed at how much in depth information some of the children already know.<\/p>\n

Why not organise Organising a Space Week at your school and boost your children’s space education even further? As well as learning about space, it can also act as a springboard for other subjects, increasing children’s learning across the school in many other subjects. So although it might seem to be a lot of hard work to organise, it can also be extremely rewarding.<\/p>\n

As well as an exciting planetarium visit \"?\" during your Space Week, there are a number organisations that have plenty of free resources available.<\/p>\n

I have gathered together the information I am aware of that will make it much easier for you to organise your event.
\nIf I have missed anything useful out that worked for you, please do let me know so I can add it to this list.<\/p>\n

British Science Week<\/strong> <\/span>runs annually in March.
\nhttps:\/\/www.britishscienceweek.org<\/strong><\/a>
\nIf you’d like to organise your space week to coincide with that particular week, there are grants available to support Science Week events. But you do have to plan ahead and be quick off the mark by the previous November to secure one.
\nhttps:\/\/www.britishscienceweek.org\/about-us\/grants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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There is a special Space edition of Primary Science<\/strong><\/span>, published by The Association for Science Education.
\n<\/strong><\/span>This is free to members of ASE: https:\/\/www.ase.org.uk\/resources\/primary-science\/issue-160<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

STEM<\/strong><\/span> have put together a guide on how to organise your own Space Week:
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/resources\/elibrary\/resource\/448002\/how-plan-and-run-your-own-space-week<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

They also have ten suggestions of activities for the week:
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/esero\/ten-activities-world-space-week<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The UK Space Agency<\/span><\/strong> have some Space Suits and Space food that schools can have on loan.
\nEmail them on <\/span>correspondence@ukspaceagency.gov.uk<\/a>
\nTheir Web site is here: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/uk-space-agency<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Bag yourself a visit by a STEM Ambassador<\/span> to visit your school to instil excitement about space and any potential careers.
\nAll visits by a STEM Ambassador are completely free of charge.
\nVisit their Web site to organise a visit by a STEM<\/span> Ambassador:
\nwww.stem.org.uk\/stem-ambassadors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Royal Astronomical Society<\/span> also have a list of outreach speakers willing to talk in schools:
\nhttps:\/\/ras.ac.uk\/education-and-careers\/for-schools-and-teachers\/1834-list-of-school-speakers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If you are in a school where you would like access astronomy resources and activities suitable for visually impaired students, check out The Tactile Universe.<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/tactileuniverse.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Grants for Physics Events.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIf you are planning a physics related activity, such as a planetarium visit, there is a grant available from The Institute of Physics<\/span> to “promote a greater interest in physics and engineering in young people<\/em>“:
\nhttp:\/\/www.iop.org\/about\/grants\/school\/page_38824.html<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Borrow Real Moon Samples.<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe Science and Technology Facilities Council<\/span> will loan you real Moon Samples bought back by the Apollo astronauts.
\nhttps:\/\/stfc.ukri.org\/public-engagement\/activities-for-schools\/borrow-the-moon<\/a>
\n<\/strong>There are strict security rules, so make sure that you read these guidelines:
\nhttps:\/\/stfc.ukri.org\/public-engagement\/activities-for-schools\/borrow-the-moon\/security-rules-for-borrowers<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Space Resources.<\/strong><\/span>
\nTo help you plan activities for your classes during Space Week, there are a number of free resources available.
\nThese are accessed by following these links:<\/p>\n

Science and Technology Council<\/strong><\/span> Educational Leaflets.
\nThere are a huge number of titles available for free and can be ordered on their online order form:
\nhttps:\/\/stfc.ukri.org\/news-events-and-publications\/publications\/stfc-publications-order-form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The European Southern Observator<\/strong><\/span>y also give codes for certain free products such as posters on their shop.
\nLook at their products in their online shop here:
\nhttps:\/\/www.eso.org\/public\/shop<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nThe free products are only available to educators. Apply for you free educator code here:
\nhttps:\/\/www.eso.org\/public\/shop\/freeorder<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Space activities.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

TES<\/span> has a few suggestions for space related lessons:
\nhttps:\/\/www.tes.com\/teaching-resources\/blog\/lesson-ideas-world-space-week<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

World Space Week<\/span> also has a useful Web site:
\nhttps:\/\/www.worldspaceweek.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nTheir activity guide in a pdf document is available to download here:
\nhttps:\/\/www.worldspaceweek.org\/uploads\/WSW_Teacher_Activity_Guide1.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BBC<\/span> World Space Week teaching resources:
\nhttps:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/teach\/world-space-week-primary-and-secondary-resources\/zjvxbdm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Space Week<\/span> activities for teachers:
\nhttp:\/\/www.spaceweek.ie\/for-organisers\/for-teachers<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Toilet Paper Solar System for the scale of our solar system from the RAS<\/span>:
\nhttps:\/\/ras.ac.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-06\/toiletpaper_solarsystem.pdf\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Exploring Mars Project by CIEC<\/span> \/ ESERO-UK<\/span>:
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/elibrary\/resource\/30199<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rosetta comet mission resources from ESERO-UK<\/span>.
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/resources\/elibrary\/resource\/35843\/rosetta-primary-resource-book<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STEM<\/span> Rocket Science Taster Pack.
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/resources\/elibrary\/resource\/36600\/rocket-science-primary-schools-resource-taster-pack<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

STEM <\/span>Mission X: Train Like An Astronaut. Human Diet, Exercise & health.
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/elibrary\/resource\/31444<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

STEM <\/span>Mission Starlight. Royal Society of Chemistry Project about protecting astronauts from UV light.
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/resources\/elibrary\/resource\/98633\/mission-starlight<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

STEM <\/span>Space, Sports, Sun & Safety.
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/resources\/elibrary\/resource\/36663\/space-sports-sun-and-safety<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

STEM <\/span>Are We Alone: Searching for planets beyond our solar system.
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/resources\/elibrary\/resource\/417024\/are-we-alone-search-planets-beyond-our-solar-system<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STEM <\/span>EO Detective. Satellite images showing Climate change and Human Impact on Earth.
\nwww.stem.org.uk\/resources\/collection\/4356\/eo-detective<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Astro Science Challenge. Space Science Adventure from Unlimited Space Agency.
\n<\/span>Inspired by Tim Peake<\/span>‘s Principia<\/span> Mission.
\nhttp:\/\/unspaceagency.com\/mission\/the-astro-science-challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STEM <\/span>Mission to The Moon<\/span>.
\nCelebrating 50 years since the Apollo<\/span> Moon landings.
\nhttps:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/resources\/elibrary\/resource\/450218\/mission-moon<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Access Remote Telescopes.
\n<\/span><\/strong>You can get access to remote professional telescopes and take pictures of objects in the sky by signing up for an account with The National Schools’ Observatory.<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/www.schoolsobservatory.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Slooh<\/span> also have an educators package to access their professional telescopes:
\nhttps:\/\/www.slooh.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

YouTube Videos.
\n<\/span><\/strong>Look for the educational Paxi<\/span> cartoon videos by the European Space Agency<\/span>.
\nThese are great for teaching younger children about the universe.
\nHere’s one of Paxi<\/span>‘s cartoons about The Solar System:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mibxJwpennU<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tim Peake<\/span>.
\nDrinking Water in Zero-G & Space Ping Pong. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NBfxYBw2Sxo&t=24s
\n<\/strong><\/span>Space Lesson: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mRuBvf-Qrno<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/span>Tim’s Spacewalk Highlights: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AAUPp4oNlkI<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAsk An Astronaut Live: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ekQtOdz2_G4&t=3014s<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Look for the Rosetta<\/span> “Once Upon a Time” European Space Agency <\/span>videos as well.
\nThese are very educational but also entertaining, telling you all about the Rosetta<\/span> and Philae<\/span> Missions to Comet 67P<\/span>.
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PrctxlVWm_E<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Apollo 11<\/span> Landing on The Moon:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RONIax0_1ec&t=725s<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Hadfield<\/span> singing Space Oddity on the International Space Station:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chris Hadfield<\/span> shows how water behaves in Zero-G conditions:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lMtXfwk7PXg<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Samantha Cristoforelli <\/span>has a number of videos taken aboard the International Space Station on different subjects.
\nHere’s a couple of her video links:
\nFood Preparation: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4exaXdPKS3Y<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nA tour of the toilet: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aCG8NPh5G5w<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SpaceX Test Launch of Falcon Heavy and the landing of the Rocket Boosters:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nqOU2CGeAvk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Going One Step Further<\/span><\/strong>
\nIf you have organised a Space Week already, then why not go one step further and organise a Space Camp.
\nwww.spacecampuk.com\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After all your hard work doing all these space related lessons, why not be rewarded for it by obtaining recognition by the ESERO-UK<\/span> Space Education Quality Mark<\/span><\/strong>.
\nwww.stem.org.uk\/esero\/space-education-quality-mark<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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