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Projectiles, Circular Motion & Universal Gravitation

Lunar lander floating above the moon, with the Earth in the background

Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

Satellites orbiting Earth

Introduction to Satellites

Backgrounders

Learn about the history, functions, and types of satellites.

Astronauts from the Apollo Mission landing on the moon.

Let's Talk Lunar Resources

Backgrounders

Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!

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Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?

Hands-on Activities

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

What would happen if a meteor hit Earth?

What would happen if a meteor hit Earth?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the effects of asteroid impacts in this hands on activity.

Ferris Wheel: The London Eye

Simple Machines: Wheels And Axles

Picture Collections

6 images of some objects such as ferris wheels and skate boards with wheel and axle mechanisms that create rotary movement

Space junk

Space Junk

STEM Explained

Litter isn't just a problem on Earth. When litter ends up in space, it can cause collisions and other consequences for satellites, the International Space Station and even for people on Earth!

A group of teens riding bicycles

How Can Understanding Physics Help Me Go Faster on My Bike?

STEM Explained

You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!

How can you lift a marble off a table without touching it with your hands?

How can you lift a marble off a table without touching it with your hands?

Hands-on Activities

Is it magic? No - it’s physics! Use circular motion to overcome the force of gravity and amaze your family!

Teenage boys arm wrestling at school

Arm Wrestling and Torque

STEM Explained

Arm wrestling isn’t just a test of strength. It’s also a test of how well you understand torque.

Planet and asteroid orbits around the Sun

Orbital Mechanics

Backgrounders

This backgrounder helps explain the laws of Orbital Mechanics, including Newton’s Laws.