KS3-4: Why space science needs architects, chemists and engineers

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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, space science clubs and at home.

It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers

The article explains why gravitational waves are making waves in the UK and China and includes an interview with space scientist Prof Ik Siong Heng.

The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities such as the Black Hole Hunter game.

This resource links to KS3 Space Physics; and KS4 Space Physics. It is also internationally relevant.

This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).

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