ESERO-UK
ESERO-UK (the European Space Education Resource Office for the UK) is an education project from the European Space Agency (ESA). ESERO-UK has been established at the National STEM Centre through funding from ESA and the Department for Education.
ESERO-UK promotes space in the UK and the use of space to enhance and support STEM teaching and learning in the UK. The resources in this collection bring together materials from ESA and other providers to both promote space exploration, and also help teachers and lecturers to use space as an engaging context for teaching and learning in STEM subjects.
In addition to its resource collections, ESERO-UK has established a network of space ambassadors across the UK to actively support partners from the space education sector in their work with schools and colleges. Further information is available from the ESERO-UK website - www.esero.org.uk. On the website you will also find a dedicated Teacher Support section where you can search for space activities, space centres, observatories or CPD days taking place in your area.
HEALTH and SAFETY
Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk assessment.
Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources, which were developed at a much earlier date.
Since that time there have been significant changes in the rules and guidance affecting laboratory practical work.
Further information is provided in our Health and Safety guidance.
Astronomy and Cosmology
Since ancient times, humans have gazed at the stars and tried to understand the night sky. This process continues today with observations still made by the naked eye but also with sophisticated telescopes and instruments that look at infra-red, ultraviolet, microwave and other wavelengths. This collection contains images and classroom…
Earth Observation
Earth Observation involves the use of satellites to study the Earth and its environment. Data from satellites can tell us information about our planet, from sea surface temperature and height, atmospheric pollution and carbon dioxide levels, through to deforestation and disaster monitoring. The resources in this collection use satellite…
ESERO Case Studies
This collection contains case studies and evaluation studies from work funded by or associated with ESERO-UK. ESERO-UK is the European Space Education Resource Office, otherwise known as the UK Space Education Office. Funded by the European Space Agency and the Department of Education, the ESERO-UK is part of a larger family…
European Southern Observatory (ESO)
This collection contains high quality images and video produced by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to illustrate galaxies, nebulae, astronomy and cosmology. The ESO is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO provides state-of-the-art…
Footagevault Space Video Clips
A selection of archived film clips from Footagevault looking at historic space footage. Film clips available include: 'Saturn V rocket lift-off', 'The hammer and the feather on the moon', 'Astronauts leaping on the moon' and more. Footagevault has kindly provided clips which can be used with no charge.…
Human Space Exploration
The first human in space was Yuri Gagarin. Since then, humans have 'walked' in space, set foot on the Moon and lived for long periods in orbit on craft like the International Space Station (ISS). This collection contains images, video and other resources that show how humans have explored space.
Leading Space Education Programme
The Leading Space Education Programme (LSEP) is a Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funded project that has worked with 30 schools in England with the aim of enhancing space education and careers in secondary schools and using space to: excite; inspire; involve learners; raise aspirations and motivation; and raise…
Mullard Space Science Laboratory
This collection, produced by Dr. Lucie Green, from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, contains three resources: Short Astronomy Related Activities; the Secondary School Activity Booklet; and the Primary School Activity Booklet. The Short Astronomy Related Activities contains eight activities, covering topics including the Sun,…
Our Space
Richard Garriott, a computer games entrepreneur, adventurer and astronaut, visited the International Space Station in 2008. This collection from Our Space contains some of the videos he made to illustrate life and science in zero gravity. The Our Space web site contains additional video clips, information, facts and images that can…
Queen Mary University of London - Particle Physics
Queen Mary University of London and the South East Physics Network have produced three particle physics kits for use in schools: Building the Universe; Fisson and Fusion and an A-level Particle Physics kit. All the kits use Lego bricks as fundamental particles, so that students can build atoms and look at the interactions between…
Royal Astronomical Society
The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), founded in 1820, encourages and promotes the study of astronomy, solar-system science, geophysics and closely related branches of science. The RAS: • organises scientific meetings in Burlington House, its London HQ, and throughout the country • publishes international research and…
Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World. These resources, designed for students aged from seven years up to post-16, contain astronomy based practical activities linked to the curriculum at each Key Stage. Key Stage Two activities include the Moon, the Solar System,…
Satellites, Launchers and Landers
A great deal of space exploration is performed by autonomous craft. They have mapped remote planets and even landed to send surface data back to Earth. Satellites have changed the world of communication, earth observation and, through global positioning systems, everyday navigation. This collection, with contributors such as ESA…
Science and Technology Facilities Council: Space Resources
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is an independent, non-departmental public body. It is a science-driven organisation, making it possible for a broad range of scientists to do the highest quality research tackling some of the most fundamental scientific questions. This collection contains resources that can…
Science@ESA Vodcasts
The Science@ESA vodcasts explore the extraordinary Universe in which we live, as it is seen through the "eyes" of ESA's fleet of science spacecraft.
Solar System and the Planets
This collection contains resources relating to the Solar System and Planets. There are a range of activities, images, video and information from sources such as the European Space Agency and NASA. There are a range of materials which can be used with primary or secondary students.
Space Careers
The UK plays a very active role in space research and industry. This collection contains profiles of scientists and engineers, working in space industry or academia, and includes some of their outreach work with schools and colleges in the UK.
space:uk Magazine
Published by the UK Space Agency, the Space:UK magazine has all the latest news in UK space science, technology and exploration. This collection contains issues starting in 2004 and running through to the present day. Each issue contains interesting and easy-to-read articles on space news. They are suitable for teachers wishing to…
Spooky Space: Creative Teaching of Space
Spooky Space contains activities, teaching materials and examples of students’ work for teaching space at primary level within science lessons and as a stimulus for enriching the teaching of other curriculum areas. This collection is comprised of material developed by Pete Edwards, Durham University, in partnership with…
Teaching Astronomy and Space: Expand Your Horizons
Teaching Astronomy and Space was a DVD produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and Teachers TV, with funding by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Its purpose was to support the teaching of astronomy, cosmology and space to students aged 11 to 16. This collection contains individual video clips that can be used…
5/5- Publication year: 2010 to date
TRUMP Astrophysics
The Teaching Resources Unit for Modern Physics (TRUMP) is a collaboration between school teachers and academic experts whose aim is to support the teaching of modern physics in post-16 courses. The Astophysics package was published in 1997. It was written primarily to support modules currently available in the A level physics…
- 4/5
- Publication year: 1990 - 1999
- Resources: 5
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