At Bath Astronomers we believe in a great space science education for all! Whether you are new to astronomy, or a busy teacher looking for something to guide you by the hand, please enjoy these free space science lessons suitable for a range of ages. Each lesson is a ‘PowerPoint’ style presentation with a list of required resources, UK National Curriculum 2014 objectives AND a full lesson plan complete with differentiation. These lessons complement our free loan box, a trove of astro goodies available for schools to borrow, but if you aren’t local to the South-West UK each lesson can be adapted and includes details on what you will need to do to run it yourself.
Navigating the Night SkyWork out where popular constellations and planets might be found tonight and on your birthday by making your own planisphere and learning how to use it. You will need:Our free loan box, which includes pre-printed planisphere sheets! You will still need; scissors, glue, and Sellotape, and access to view the horizon and...
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Using BinocularsPut your night sky navigation skills to the test and seek out some targets best suited to binoculars! You will need:Our free loan box, which includes a collection of binoculars!Access to view the horizon and night sky.ORAccess to a collection of binoculars for your pupils to try. Contact your local astronomy group (if it...
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Gravity WellWhy do our solar system’s planets all travel in the same direction around the sun? Why do comets curve into our solar system? How did Apollo 13 slingshot around the moon? Explore the answers to these questions in a hands-on exploration of gravity and mass with the gravity well. You will need:Our free loan...
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TelluriumPupils use a tellurium (or similar spherical resources) to explore the movement of the Sun, moon and Earth. A tellurium is an orrery, modelling the movements of the sun, moon and Earth. Learn all about the seasons and phases of the moon, through our presentation that guides you through each demonstration. You will need:Our free...
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Spectroscopy How do we know the atmospheres and chemical makeup of distant stars and planets? Create your own spectroscope to find out! You will need:Our free loan box, which includes pre-printed spectroscope box sheets, and a collection of old CD discs.You will still need; Glue, Sellotape, and scissors, access to sunlight, an incandescent bulb, or...
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