Space - Neil Armstrong

Explore the incredible life and achievements of one of the world’s most famous explorers with this engaging PowerPoint lesson about Neil Armstrong and the first Moon landing.

This resource helps pupils discover the story of Neil Armstrong, from his early life and career as a pilot to becoming the first person to walk on the Moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission.

Pupils will learn about the Space Race, NASA’s Apollo programme and the events of 20th July 1969, developing their understanding of exploration, ambition and scientific discovery.

This resource includes:

• A fully editable PowerPoint presentation exploring the life of Neil Armstrong.
• Information about Neil Armstrong’s childhood and early interest in flying.
• Details about his career as a pilot, astronaut and NASA mission commander.
• An explanation of the Apollo 11 mission and the first Moon landing.
• Information about Armstrong’s famous achievement and his lasting legacy.
• A differentiated “Fill in the Missing Words” worksheet where pupils complete a paragraph about Neil Armstrong.

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