Applied FiltersAstronomyKey Stage 3
Video
What is Gravity?
From Newton’s longstanding ideas to Einstein’s revolutionary theories, Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explain how our understanding of gravity has changed from looking at how gravity affects us in our daily lives and how it governs what we observe in space.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Subject:
Astronomy, Maths, Science
Classroom activity
Exploring moons
Our Moon is just one of many moons in the solar system. Join Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore some of the different properties and characteristics of a few weird and interesting moons orbiting around the other planets.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Subject:
Astronomy, Maths, Science
Classroom activity
Formation of the Solar System
A classroom activity in which students learn about the main steps in the formation of our Solar System by completing a crossword and creating their own comic strip.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video
Collisions and Explosions in the Universe
On the smallest to the largest scales, collisions and explosions happen all over our Universe.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video
Where does space begin?
Have you ever wondered how far away space is; how far are the different things you see above your head?
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Forces on a Space Probe
A classroom activity in which students learn about the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces and how they are considered when designing a space probe to land safely on another planet or moon.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video
Newton's Laws of Motion
Join our Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they go on an epic journey to find out how Newton's Laws of Motion work in space. Buckle your seatbelts, you're in for an adventure!
Key Stage:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Subject:
Astronomy, Maths, Science