This offering is a three-part planetary science themed TLS (Teaching & Learning Sequence) with links to core mathematics and science skills.
Learning outcomes are framed around how we use measurement, scale, coordinates and other scientific data to describe and explore the planets within our universe.
Format
The program consists of three connected activities designed for flexibility of access.
Activity 2 is the core offering of the program and is delivered via a digital engagement with a ‘Space Communicator’ (a member of our visitor engagement team).
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Activity 1: Planetary Puzzle |
Activity 2: Goldilocks and the Bear-able Planets |
Activity 3: Exoplanet Explorers |
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Classroom, Pre-Mission Lesson |
Virtual, Compulsory Core Lesson (bookings essential) |
Classroom, Post-Mission Lesson |
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Learning Objectives
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| Activity | Planetary themed Maths activities/challenge cards. (Differentiated for different levels of Maths ability). | Virtual presentation by the Australian Space Discovery Centre, followed by a hands-on activity creating a foldable solar system model. | Collaborative activity evaluating exoplanets for signs of life, then a printable ‘Battleships’ style game that uses coordinate systems to locate exoplanets. |
Curriculum Links
This sequence has been designed to align with the Numeracy General Capability.
Additional Curriculum Associations cover other links to core STEM skills and understanding but may not be explicitly targeted within the program content.
Numeracy General Capability
- Number Sense and Algebra- Proportional Thinking
- Measurement and Geometry - Understanding Units of Measurement, Positioning and Locating
- Statistics and Probability - Interpreting and Representing Data
Additional Curriculum Associations
Science
- Processing, Modelling and Analysing
- Evaluating
- Earth and Space Sciences (Year 6)
- Chemical Sciences (Year 5-6)
- Physical Sciences (Year 7-8)
How to Participate
Various combinations of the three activities can be run in your classroom based on requirements around content and timing. To participate, simply download the Teacher Brief Documents corresponding to each activity.
Options for Delivery
Full Program:
- All activities, 1-3 in order.
- Can be spread across a number of weeks or done in consecutive lessons.
Partial Program:
- Activities 1-2 (more weighted towards Mathematics) OR;
- Activities 2-3 (more weighted towards Science).
Single Session:
- Activity 2 only.
Notes:
- For all options outlined above, you must secure a time via Trybooking for virtual delivery of Activity 2 (Goldilocks).
- To book your digital activity session, visit our TryBooking Page and select a suitable time for your class. Add the “Goldilocks” ticket type when prompted.