About this resource
The Space Nova Series 2 Education Resource was developed in partnership with The Australian Space Discovery Centre and Australian Space Agency supports teachers to engage Years 3 – 6 students in learning across Science, English, Technologies and The Arts. Centred around themes of space exploration, creative design and storytelling, this resource encourages students to think critically and creatively about fact and fiction.
The resource features a unique interview with Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who shares her training experiences, career pathway and insights into space science. Katherine also reflects on the scientific accuracy of Space Nova, offering students a unique opportunity to consider fact versus fiction in a science fiction series.
The resource includes three lessons that can be used sequentially or as standalone activities:
