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Letter to Tim

Mars Diary

Activity 1.4

This activity combines several factors – firstly, the incredible inspirational figure of Tim Peake and the way he has managed to engage the imaginations of school children across the UK with space travel. Secondly, it provides an opportunity for students to write creatively and persuasively and thirdly, it requires student to do some basic research into the issues involved in interplanetary travel.

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Subjects

  • English / Literacy
  • Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC)
  • Primary Science / Working Scientifically

Learning Methods

  • Write
  • Communicate
Letter to Tim

Support Materials

Video

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Message from Tim Peake

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Multimedia Downloads

Download Tim Peake's Reply Video  (6.92 MB mp4) ↓

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Going the Distance

Going the Distance

Activity 2.1

Help students to comprehend the huge distance from Earth to Mars and how orbits effect it.

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Astronauts Wanted

Astronauts Wanted

Activity 2.2

What the skills, knowledge and experience might people need for a successful mission to Mars?

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Return to Chapter:

Chapter One: Life on Mars


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Teacher Toolkit

Visit the Teacher Toolkit to download curriculum links, lesson planners, evaluation templates and other resources to support running this activity.

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