As part of the LPS Matrix approach, we discussed our prior knowledge, discussed what we would like to learn about, created questions to explore and identified skills we would need to use throughout the topic.

Here are the questions we created: 

1. How did the universe come into being?
2. How does the Earth move?
3. How long would it take to travel to the planets?
4. How big are the moon, the planets and the Solar system?
5. Why do some planets have a ring around them?
6. What is it like in Space?
7. What training do astronauts need to go through?
8. What is involved in designing a space rocket?
9. Why do we explore space today?
10. How is Wales involved in space exploration?
11. Why are the constellations so important?
12. What is the biggest telescope and how do they work?

 

Examples of Pupil Work

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Topic Cover Page

On our cover page we have included our prior knowledge, research questions and images of what space means to us.

 

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Glossary

We have used our research skills to identify the meaning of a selection of space-related vocabulary.

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Space Exploration Timeline

In this task, we used our research skills to explore the exploration of space and identify the role Wales has played in space exploration.

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Rocket Launch Animations

Here are some examples of our animated rocket launches from Port Talbot to Mars.

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Planet Fact File

In this task, we researched different planets to identify facts and characteristics of the planets.

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Solar System Research

In this task, we used our research skills to learn more about what makes up our solar system.

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Temperature on Mars

In this task, we used our numeracy and research skills to explore and compare the average daytime and nighttime temperatures on Mars. 

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Wales in Space

In this task, we researched the famous Welsh people that have contributed to space exploration. We used Adobe Express to creat a poster to display our research. 

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Solar Sytem Facts 

In this task, we used Adobe Express to creat a poster displaying our research on questions about the moon's orbit, seasons and temperatures. 

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Constellations

For this task, we used our knowledge of co-ordinates to plot constellations and then researched the stories behind the origins of the constellation names.