CITY SCIENCE STARS Space Olympics Science Skills 2

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CITY SCIENCE STARS: Space Olympics

CITY SCIENCE STARS: Space Olympics

Science Skills 2

Science Skills 2

SPORTY SPACESUITS Why do astronauts need spacesuits? How can we adapt them for sport?

SPORTY SPACESUITS Why do astronauts need spacesuits? How can we adapt them for sport? Keep in mind that the Moon… … can get very hot and cold … has very low gravity … has no air to breathe … gets a lot of direct sunlight … has no water to drink … has no toilets! 3

SPORTY SPACESUITS 4

SPORTY SPACESUITS 4

SPACE OLYMPICS Planets: Earth, Mars, Saturn, Venus, Neptune Sports: football, high-Jump, outdoor swimming, weightlifting

SPACE OLYMPICS Planets: Earth, Mars, Saturn, Venus, Neptune Sports: football, high-Jump, outdoor swimming, weightlifting Environment: gravity, temperature, weather, visibility 5

REPORT FINDINGS 1. What would high-jump be like on Mars? A – jump higher

REPORT FINDINGS 1. What would high-jump be like on Mars? A – jump higher than on Earth B – jump lower than on Earth C – the same as on Earth 6

REPORT FINDINGS 1. What would high-jump be like on Mars? A – jump higher

REPORT FINDINGS 1. What would high-jump be like on Mars? A – jump higher than on Earth B – jump lower than on Earth C – the same as on Earth 7

REPORT FINDINGS 2. What would football be like on Saturn? A – easier to

REPORT FINDINGS 2. What would football be like on Saturn? A – easier to control than on Earth B – harder to control than on Earth C – the same as on Earth 8

REPORT FINDINGS 2. What would football be like on Saturn? A – easier to

REPORT FINDINGS 2. What would football be like on Saturn? A – easier to control than on Earth B – harder to control than on Earth C – the same as on Earth 9

REPORT FINDINGS 3. What would weightlifting be like on Neptune? A – easier than

REPORT FINDINGS 3. What would weightlifting be like on Neptune? A – easier than on Earth B – harder than on Earth C – the same as on Earth 10

REPORT FINDINGS 3. What would weightlifting be like on Neptune? A – easier than

REPORT FINDINGS 3. What would weightlifting be like on Neptune? A – easier than on Earth B – harder than on Earth C – the same as on Earth 11

REPORT FINDINGS 4. What would outdoor swimming be like on any of these planets?

REPORT FINDINGS 4. What would outdoor swimming be like on any of these planets? A – easier than on Earth B – harder than on Earth C – the same as on Earth D – impossible! 12

REPORT FINDINGS 4. What would outdoor swimming be like on any of these planets?

REPORT FINDINGS 4. What would outdoor swimming be like on any of these planets? A – easier than on Earth B – harder than on Earth C – the same as on Earth D – impossible! 13

KEEPING FIT IN SPACE 14

KEEPING FIT IN SPACE 14

KEEPING FIT IN SPACE What sports could you play on the International Space Station?

KEEPING FIT IN SPACE What sports could you play on the International Space Station? • need 2 hours of daily exercise • weightlessness in freefall • not much space on the ISS! 15

KEEPING FIT IN SPACE 16

KEEPING FIT IN SPACE 16

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? • • Why astronauts need spacesuits How to design sporty

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? • • Why astronauts need spacesuits How to design sporty spacesuits How sports might be different on other planets Why it is important for astronauts to exercise 17

Alex Evans LCFC STEM Coach alex. evans@lcfc. co. uk Sarah Eames Primary Science Specialist

Alex Evans LCFC STEM Coach alex. evans@lcfc. co. uk Sarah Eames Primary Science Specialist sarah. eames@pstt. org. uk