English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Outline the differences between stars and suns
Explain what a galaxy is
Organise planets, stars, solar systems and galaxies within the Universe by size
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Words and meanings to learn
red dwarf
a cool, faint, low-mass star; they have a mass and diameter that is less than half of that of the Sun
black hole
an object with a gravitational field which exceeds the speed of light
galaxy
a system of stars, often with interstellar gas and dust, bound together by gravity
exoplanet
a planet which is outside of our solar system
star
a luminous gas ball that, at some point in its life cycle, will produce energy by nuclear fusion
Peter Klappa studied Biology (BSc Hons and MSc) at the Ludwigs-Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, where he also obtained his PhD in molecular and cellular biology. He is a National Teaching Fellow and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As a trained Biology and Chemistry teacher, Peter has taught sciences for over 30 years, both at pre- and post-entry to university. For his excellence in teaching, Peter has received numerous awards and prizes and was nominated for the Teacher of the Year award by the Higher Education Academy in 2015 and 2019.
Resources: The handout, A3 paper and craft materials (scissors, coloured paper, pens, paints - optional).
Core Handout: ‘Recipe for the universe’ activity.
Expert film
Mission assignment film
Operations Support Worker
Nuclear Decomissioning Operative
Nuclear Decomissioning Team Leader
Nuclear Decomissioning Site Engineer
Manager of Production or Maintenance
Technical or Production Director