Space - Space Shuttles

Explore one of the most important achievements in space exploration with this engaging PowerPoint lesson about the Space Shuttle programme and some of its most significant missions.

This resource helps pupils understand how the Space Shuttle changed the way humans travelled into space and why it became such an important part of NASA’s history.

This resource includes:

• A fully editable PowerPoint presentation exploring the Space Shuttle.
• Information about the design and features of the Space Shuttle.
• Details about how Space Shuttles launched, travelled into space and returned to Earth.
• Exploration of major NASA Space Shuttle missions.
• A comprehension worksheet to test pupils’ understanding of the Space Shuttle, its history and its importance in space exploration.
• A “complete the passage” worksheet based around the Space Shuttle.

Editable Canva version included:
A link to editable Canva versions of the PowerPoint and comprehension worksheet is included with your purchase. This allows teachers to customise the resources, adapt the questions, add their own activities, or tailor the materials to suit the needs of their learners.