becoming an astronaut Archives - Education

8 Oct 2021

Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

Kim Ellis Hayes is currently training to be Australia’s first woman astronaut. Find out what it takes. Learn about the process of becoming an Australian astronaut in this resource for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students learning about STEM … Continued

24 Oct 2019

Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

When 12-year-old Clara Ma entered a competition in 2008 to name the next Mars Rover, she had no idea where it could take her. Inspire your students to follow in Clara's footsteps and get involved in STEM competitions, set high … Continued

28 Aug 2019

Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Charles Camarda encourages students to explore, adventure and fail; this is an excellent film to enthuse and excite students. This film would be fantastic to show to middle school students to inspire them to follow their passions and pursue a … Continued