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Celebrating British Science Week 2025

Exploring cosmic questions with White Rose Education!

Celebrating British Science Week

Posted 13 Mar, 2025

The 7-16 March marks British Science Week, and to celebrate the occasion, we were delighted to welcome White Rose Education to Jodrell Bank!

Take a look at their educational resources for KS1 and KS2, exploring cosmic questions such as “how can vehicles such as space rovers adapt to the terrains of different planets?”, and “can we grow plants in space?”

Key Stage 1: Which wheel is best?

Key Stage 2: Can we grow plants in space?

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