Resources for teachers and advisors
The UK Space Agency aims to develop and implement programmes to support education (especially STEM) using space as an inspiring context for learning across all age groups. Specifically, support for non-specialist primary teachers in the use of space in teaching and improving the quality and availability of teaching materials using space across the curriculum for primary and secondary schools and colleges are two key areas of development. The links below connect to some of the Agency’s primary education partners.
The UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) aims to promote the use of space to enhance and support the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in schools and colleges throughout the UK. They offer information regarding events, regional Space Ambassadors and a link to an extensive eLibrary of space teaching resources including lesson plans, experiments, video clips and much more.
The National STEM Centre in York works with schools, colleges and partner organisations to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. It offers extensive teacher resources including an extensive e-Library containing publications, case studies, study plans, activity sheets, experiments and videos and much more.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Network (STEMNET) can help teachers inspire students in STEM subjects by helping to identify and access Enhancement & Enrichment activities which can benefit the school curriculum; providing STEM Ambassadors (a free resource of volunteers) who can inspire and educate young learners about STEM in many ways; providing links with local businesses and supporting STEM Clubs. The STEMNET website also access to teaching resources such as brochures, case studies and images.
See the Careers pages for advice about working in the space sector.
