This 90-minute lesson introduces learners to current astronomical research, active space missions, and recent discoveries. The teacher guides learners through examples including space telescopes, Solar System probes, exoplanet studies, dark matter mapping, and UK contributions to international astronomy. Learners then evaluate the reliability of scientific sources, complete a structured research task, and communicate their findings in a brief news-style update. The lesson combines teacher explanation, discussion, independent or paired research, peer feedback, and retrieval practice, with built-in scaffolding to support a range of abilities.
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