Space theme

This is the area to come for all ideas and resources. based on the space theme

Space clipart - A selection of image for use on posters, flyers etc

 

Download  (zipped format)


Activity ideas 

Resources

The world from space - the answer is the latitude and longitude. Requires a large pin-up world map. Download quiz  

Star Wars - 8 It's a knockout type activities including Moon Walk, Flush out the Aliens and Space invaders. Download pack  

All about the solar system - Facts & figures to help you when planning quizzes etc. Download  

Interactive quiz - An interactive PowerPoint presentation to learn out the earth, moon orbits, seasons etc. Download

Ready for launch - A challenge using a cryptograph wheel to determine the location, people and places.   Download  

Links

Asteroids
by Brandon Marlow
The 70 largest asteroids in the Solar System float through
http://crpuzzles.com/ws/ws0113p.html

The Sun, the Planets, and the Moons - puzzles and games
by Ian R. Whipkey
The Sun, the planets, and the moons make up the 73 solar system bodies orbiting here.
http://crpuzzles.com/ws/ws0017.html

Hans Moonrunner, Space Trader
by Randall L. Whipkey
From the log below, can you solve the Space Logic Puzzle of Hans Moonrunner's voyage: what cargo he loaded at which planet and in which system on each Kosmosday 1-6?
http://crpuzzles.com/logic/logic0108.html

A really good website for info on the planets etc
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/solarsys.htm

A Sampling of Hands-On Astronomy Activities
Loads of great activities inc cosmic calendar, choc chip constellation cookies, Toilet Paper Solar System and a grapefruit saturn
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/activities/handson.html

Surfing the Solar System: A Treasure Hunt Game and Puzzle
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/surf.html