Teach with Jupiter educational webpage now online
ESA is preparing to launch an exciting space probe to the largest planet in our Solar System called the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer, or Juice for short. To support teachers in using this out this world mission to run their STEM classes, ESA has prepared the Teach with Jupiter educational page, which hosts a variety of curricular STEM resources using Jupiter and the Solar System as the learning context.
Educators can use the Teach with Jupiter resources in and outside the classroom to engage primary and secondary students in STEM subjects by building on their natural curiosity for space and the exploration of the Solar System in particular.
Teach with Jupiter compiles existing classroom resources on the Solar System, the orbits of planets, and extra-terrestrial life for primary and secondary levels, with more targeted resources to be added in the future. Teachers will also find a rich multimedia library on the topic of Jupiter and the Juice mission in particular, including a 3D rendering of the unique spacecraft.
Among the activities recently launched is the Juice Up Your Rocket! Art competition that challenges kids up to 12 years old to help ESA create an illustration to decorate the huge Ariane 5 rocket that will launch the spacecraft on its long journey towards planet Jupiter. The competition will be open until 1 June 2021, 23:59 (CEST). Join now with your students! Find more information on Jupiter and Juice mission for younger primary learners on the ESA Kids website.
This page will be frequently updated, so stay tuned for new resources.