The Deep Space Diary has officially launched. Written by Dr Olivia Johnson and developed in partnership with the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) this brand new KS2/P4-6 diary is themed around the James Webb Space Telescope. Flexible and easy-to-use, the Deep Space Diary is supported by teaching notes, lesson plans, self-evaluations, customised curriculum links, multimedia and more.
Apply for Free BooksIn 2019, the Discovery Diaries community lost one of our most valued collaborators, Professor Peter McOwan. Peter was involved in every diary project to some degree, offering support, advice and expertise on the design of the puzzles. He held a number of esteemed academic positions, including head of public engagement […]
Read more →Rosalind Franklin was an English chemist, biophysicist and X-ray crystallographer studied the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite.
Read more →This pack is your one-stop-shop for planning how to incorporate the Deep Space Diary into your classroom activities. You can use the whole programme or pick and mix activities to suit your needs. Inside you’ll find: An overview of the programme including information about timing, planning and sharing your work. […]
Read more →I would rate this very highly in relation to other STEM resources. The format is accessible, the drawings are interesting. Putting their photograph on the front makes it theirs, gives it ownership.
Dawn McFall, Primary School Teacher
It is a massive testament to the skill of whoever designed the Space Diary that not one child had ‘lost’ theirs over the summer. Indeed, they treasure them.
Teresa Harris, Head of Science at Westbrook Hay
It is a fantastic resource. Clear teaching guides and plans to follow with excellent differentiation for various abilities. [Students] would frequently ask, ‘When are we doing our Mars Diary?’
Hannah Chivers, Primary School Teacher
Journey to the ISS with ESA Astronaut Tim Peake! From astronaut training to conducting experiments and observing Earth, upper KS1/lower KS2 (or equivalent) students can participate in Tim Peake’s Principia mission.
Buy this diary →Get ready for your mission to the Red Planet! Recruit a crew, invent a helpful rover friend, decode and analyse data then design the ultimate Martian habitat. Perfect for KS2 (or equivalent) students.
Buy this diary →Uncover the secrets of the Universe! KS2 (or equivalent) students explore space, light, colour, infrared and much more with the James Webb Space Telescope.
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