Space Day

# Exploring the Vastness of Space Blast into the expanse of space and take a voyage of discovery! With these immersive VR resources, you’ll discover how humans use technology to explore space and the discoveries that have been made. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the technology used to explore and observe space 2. Describe how space exploration has gathered information about our galaxy 3. Explain the importance of space exploration ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist includes a range of resources designed to help your students develop a better understanding of space exploration, the technology needed to explore space and the discoveries made on these expeditions. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: **360° Videos, Preparing for Space Exploration** – These 360° videos provide insight into space exploration, giving students behind-the-scenes access to astronaut training sessions or allowing them to step into the control center used for launching space missions. Inspire your students to better understand what goes into preparing for manned and unmanned missions. - NASA – Train Like an Astronaut - Kennedy Space Center - Solar Probe Launch **Meet our Solar System Explorable Scenes –** Send your students into orbit as they explore the key characteristics of the nearby space and its occupants. These immersive experiences will allow students to observe our solar system, the structure of the sun and walk on the moon, as they discuss how planets and satellites orbit the sun: an insight into how space exploration helped us better understand our solar system. - [The Solar System](https://edvr.se/IEH-Z7j-E3q/planets-in-our-solar-system) - [The Sun – Our Star](https://edvr.se/IEH-Z7j-E3q/the-sun-our-star) - [The Moon](https://edvr.se/IEH-Z7j-E3q/moon-surface) **360° Video, Animation of a Lunar Lander –** Take flight with this 360° Video as your students explore the surface of the moon. With this immersive experience, students will observe the characteristics of the surface of the moon and discuss that the craters were created by asteroid collisions. - Animation of a Lunar Lander **Discovering Space Explorable scenes –** With these immersive experiences, students will be able to compare manned and unmanned missions into space. From astronauts conducting investigations onboard the International Space Station to the unmanned expedition on the surface of mars, students can discuss why some missions can be coordinated by astronauts and why, on more distant missions, unmanned vehicles controlled from Earth are a better option. - [Life onboard ISS](https://edvr.se/IEH-Z7j-E3q/life-onboard-iss) - [Mars Curiosity](https://edvr.se/IEH-Z7j-E3q/mars-curiosity) **3D models, Space Vehicles** – As students hold these 3D models in the palm of their hands, they can observe and discuss the various vehicles used for space exploration. From the space shuttle to the lunar rover, students can discuss the purpose of these vehicles and what information they might gather about space and its occupants. - The Lunar Rover 3D - Space Shuttle Endeavour (open) - Curiosity Rover (Animated) **360° Image, Mars Panorama –** With this 360° image, students can explore the information gathered by the mars curiosity rover about mars. Observations should spark discussions about the appearance of the surface of mars being red, rocky and deserted, and the tools the rover would be equipped with to gather data and information. - Mars Panorama - Curiosity rover: Martian solar day 4148 **STEAM3D Model, Galaxy –** Blast into the outer reaches of space and explore the structure of our galaxy. By interacting with this 3D model, students can discover the various elements of outer space, made possible by the advancement of unmanned crafts able to travel great distances at great speeds. - Galaxy **Space, Thinglink –** Blast into space! This 360° image outlines various space discoveries and observations. By interacting with the icons, students can develop a deeper understanding of these remarkable findings. - [Space, Thinglink](https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1971266962184995493)