Teaching overview
Learning points
- Scientists are sending spider-like robots to explore the surface of the Moon and map the inside of volcanic lava tunnels.
- COVID-19 lockdown restrictions saw global carbon dioxide emissions decrease by 7% last year. Now, experts hope emissions can continue to fall if we alter our behaviour in certain ways.
- A pair of baby golden lion tamarins have been raised by zookeepers in New Zealand, before being reintroduced to their parents.
Curriculum keywords
- Robotics
- Space
- Climate Change
- Covid 19
- Conservation
- Nature
Video viewing guide
This graphic organiser supports your students to capture their thoughts and questions as they watch the news update.
Spark a discussion
Robot Spiders
- The Moon used to be home to active volcanoes, does this surprise you?
- Why do you think the lunar exploration robots have a similar design to spiders?
- Can you think of any other machines that take inspiration from animals?
Carbon Emissions Drop
- Why did carbon emissions fall last year?
- Can you think of a way your life changed in the last year that may have reduced your carbon emissions?
- Do you think carbon emissions will continue to fall this year, or start to increase again?
Golden Lion Tamarins
- Where do golden lion tamarins usually live in the wild?
- What have zookeepers been doing to help look after the baby tamarins?
- Do you think being a zoo keeper sounds like an interesting job?
Classroom resources
Use these resources to get the most out of the news update and engage your class in topical science!
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Video viewing guide
This graphic organiser supports your students to capture their thoughts and questions as they watch the news update.
Make your own science news update
This simple guide helps your students to create their very own science news updates.
Language and literacy activities
This guide gives you ideas for how the news update can be used to support language and literacy activities.
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