Could you survive in space? Join us for this ˿ Teach science Live Lesson as we train like astronauts and prepare for life on board the International Space Station.
What to expect in the Space Live Lesson
In this special KS2 science Live Lesson for British Science Week, we’ll explore how humans adapt and stay healthy on the International Space Station.
From understanding the effects of space on our bones and nutrition to learning how astronauts manage food and hydration, your students will explore the challenges of living in space. By the end of the session, they will have completed an ‘astronaut training plan,’ preparing them for life in space and sparking their curiosity about science and space exploration.
The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch on Monday 10 March 2025 at 11:00 on the C˿ channel and from 09:00 on this page.
It will remain online afterwards to be used as a teaching resource whenever you need it.
Curriculum links: Science/The World Around Us for 7-11 year-olds.
When is British Science Week 2025?
is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will place between 7-16 March 2025 with the Live Lesson available from Monday 10 March.
How to get involved:
This programme is pre-recorded and will be accompanied by a live website commentary feed for schools on this page. We’ll be updating it with your comments and shout-outs live throughout the broadcast.
Email your shout-outs to live.lessons@bbc.co.uk with Space as the subject, or get in touch using #˿LiveLessons.
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Useful links
Where next?
˿ Teach Live Lessons for 2024/2025. collection˿ Teach Live Lessons for 2024/2025
Information about our 2024/2025 ˿ Teach Live Lessons for 7-11 year olds.
Watch again: British Science Week 2024 – Live Lesson. videoWatch again: British Science Week 2024 – Live Lesson
Get in the mood for our 2025 lesson by helping Mwaksy and Yussef solve a series of invertebrate-themed tasks in this British Science Week 2024 Live Lesson.
British Science Week - Teaching Resources. collectionBritish Science Week - Teaching Resources
Links to our best science, technology, engineering and maths resources.