The following resources were developed by staff from Sheffield Hallam University's 'Centre for Science Education' in consultation with local schools and scientists working in Space and Astronomy. For a detailed overview of these resources, please download the introduction PDF.
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This resource (PDF) introduces students to the crew of Spacelink One. By providing characters for students to relate to the tasks of the mission become more personal and engaging.
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This mission is a multi-disiplinary project involving science, technology and mathematics. It looks at the reasons why the Beagle 2 probe to Mars failed and invites students to redesign the probe to ensure success next time. The resources are linked into a single pdf file for ease of download. A logbook to record achievements and teachers notes are supplied.
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A multi-disciplinary project looking at the issues involved in the construction of a moonbase. Students are required to work out what the moonbase needs to provide for astronauts for long-term survival on the surface and design systems to accomplish this. The mission involves internet research and the construction of a spreadsheet. The resources are linked into a single pdf file for ease of download. A logbook to record achievements and teachers notes are supplied.
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This mainly mathematical project looks at the Drake equation and predictions for the probability of the existence of intelligent life outside planet Earth. It also gives students a sense of the distances common in space exploration by asking them to construct a scale model of the Solar System. A logbook to record achievements and teachers notes (including background information about the Drake Equation and a suitable spreadsheet) are supplied.