S3 learning intentions

Exploring the Universe.

At the start of S3 you embark on a trip to the Glasgow Science Centre to start exploring the Universe. You will find out how radio telescopes are telling us more about our Universe including the birth and death of stars. You will consider the possibility of whether life could exist elsewhere in the Universe.

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How do we explore the Universe (Word doc, 12 KB)(opens new window)

How do we explore the Universe (PDF, 119 KB)(opens new window)

DNA and Cells.

Assuming that we have found a new planet to exist on, who and what are we going to take?

Cells may be a space-saver to take life to a new planet but how does their DNA work and whose DNA should we take?

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DNA and cells (Word doc, 21 KB)(opens new window)

DNA and cells (PDF, 232 KB)(opens new window)

Building the rocket.

If humans decide that they will venture into space for colonisation of a new planet, we will need a spaceship to travel in. But how will we decide what to make it out of? What shape will it be?

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Building the Rocket - learning intentions (pdf) (PDF, 215 KB)(opens new window)

Building the Rocket - learning intentions (Word) (Word doc, 25 KB)(opens new window)