Join ESA’s Webb Challenges
In brief
With the recent successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, ESA is challenging you to get creative in your classroom and learn more about the world’s largest space telescope!
In-depth
Each week in the build-up to ESA’s Webb Quest event, ESA Education will be releasing new, fun challenges for your students to get involved in and delve further into the interesting science behind Webb. The challenges are designed to be done at home or in the classroom, with accessible materials and are adaptable to different age ranges.
Build Your Webb – Join
Our first challenge, Build your Webb, has launched! Get creative and challenge your students to build their very own model of the ground-breaking James Webb Space Telescope, using any materials they like! You could make a telescope out of resources in your classroom, 3D design a model, create an inspired piece of artwork, or get innovative and find a new way to build your very own Webb telescope.
Pixel Your Webb – Join
Challenge your students to create a picture just like an astronomer would and draw a pixelated image of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Fold Your Webb – Join
Challenge your students to make their very own space mirror by following a step-by-step origami tutorial to create a model of the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror.
We can’t wait to see your work! If you’d like to share your classroom project with us once completed, you can do so by filling out a form here.
Interested in learning more about astronomy and the James Webb Space Telescope? ESA will be hosting an online educational event on 3 February 2022, 15h CET, with Webb experts Mark McCaughrean and Giovanna Giardino, aimed at secondary school students and educators. Find out more here.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our upcoming Webb challenges, which will be launched over the next few weeks. For more activities, infographics, videos and much more visit our Teach with Astronomy page.
