Space Nova Series 2 Resource

Year Level: 3-4 5-6

Learning Area: English The Arts Technologies Science

This resource explores the scientific ideas and creative concepts presented in Space Nova Series 2. Through exclusive interview content with Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, discussion starters and hands-on design and storytelling activities, it supports Years 3 - 6 students to investigate real-world space science, examine fact versus fiction in screen texts and develop their own original characters, stories and spacecraft inspired by the series.

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About Space Nova Series 2

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Lesson 1: Fact vs Fiction with Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Watch an interview with astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg and explore how real-world space science compares to its fictional representation in Space Nova.

Lesson 2: Alien Design and Storytelling

Explore character concept art from the Space Nova creative team and design your own alien character.

Lesson 3: Spacecraft Design Challenge

Analyse the design and functionality of spacecrafts featured in Space Nova, then apply design thinking to create your own space vehicle.