Astrobiology Workshops
Is there life out there? Explore out of the world ideas in a workshop visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory
Science Week is 13 - 20 November 2016.
To mark the occasion, Blackrock Castle Observatory will be offering astrobiology workshops to...
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New Junior Cycle Science Resources
Online resources to support the new Junior Cycle Science Earth and Space Strand
The revised Junior Cycle Science Specification has a new section: Earth and Space. The eight learning outcomes in this section...
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Planetary Maps
download and print your own map of a planet or moon
A set of very creative maps have been produced for children (of all ages). Based on actual observations with an...
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Hubble Deep Field Online Activity
Galactic census takers needed… Hubble Deep Field needs you!
The Hubble Deep Field image turns 20 in December 2015! This iconic image is the subject of an extensive online...
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ESA Cheops Mission
The European Space Agency has plans to study small exoplanets
A new satellite called Cheops will be launched in 2017 for a three year mission. It will look at stars...
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Astronomers vs Kids
Ask an Astronomer
EU-UNAWE have released the first two videos of a new educational project. 2011 Nobel Prize winner Professor Brian Schmidt answers...
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Amazing Space
Hubble Space Telescope
Education resources from Amazing Space use the Hubble Space Telescope's discoveries to inspire and educate about the wonders of our universe.
A huge website...
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Signs of life
How can we tell?
What do we need for life? Most lists include:
a solvent
warmth
protection
construction material (more…)...
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Future Scientists
Have you got ‘the right stuff’?
Do you enjoy science and think it might be a future career? Explore the world of science with "My Science...
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