Exploring Satellites

Designed for KS3 and KS4 learners this fully illustrated, ready-to-use lesson looks at satellite components and orbits and how we use satellites today. It also features the International Space Station. The lesson begins by looking at the development of the first satellites and the Space Race. The diversity of individuals working in the space sector is illustrated by featuring four people who work in this field.

The lesson includes an engaging and informative PowerPoint consisting of over 35 slides. It starts with differentiated objectives, has a worksheet to complete as the lesson progresses and includes three activities which can be completed in class or given as homework. The PowerPoint includes several links to videos on YouTube to illustrate the lesson. Notes and answers to the worksheet and activities are included.

Curriculum links detailed in the Lesson Notes:
• Physics
• Computing
• Design and technology

This lesson has four sections:
• The first artificial satellites
• How satellites work
• Satellite orbits
• How we use satellites today

Duration: Approximately one hour.

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