Careers in space science

Teacher notes

This lesson is adaptable for KS2- KS5 and explores the life and work of two NASA employees: Donya and Cathy. This lesson ties in nicely with the 'Careers in STEM' lesson plan and you might also find useful the rich media article 'Stuff scientists do'. **Lyfta Core themes:** Culture and Identity, Learning and Growth, Professions and Entrepreneurship, Technology and Engineering. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Collaboration and Teamwork, Creative thinking, Communication, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Data analysis, Research, Leadership. **SDGs:** 5, 9. **National Curriculum Objectives (England):** Careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) STEM Careers. KS2 PSHE L26. that there is a broad range of different jobs/careers that people can have L28. about what might influence people’s decisions about a job or career L30. about some of the skills that will help them in their future careers e.g. teamwork, communication and negotiation L31. to identify the kind of job that they might like to do when they are older. KS3 PSHE L4. about the range of opportunities available to them for careers L8. about routes into work, training and other vocational and academic opportunities, and progression routes L11. different types and patterns of work L12. about different work roles and career pathways, including clarifying their own early aspirations L26. that there is a broad range of different jobs/careers that people can have; that people often have more than one career/type of job during their life L28. about what might influence people’s decisions about a job or career L30. about some of the skills that will help them in their future careers e.g. teamwork, communication and negotiation L31. to identify the kind of job that they might like to do when they are older L32. to recognise a variety of routes into careers. KS4 PSHE L7. about the labour market, local, national and international employment opportunities L8. about employment sectors and types, and changing patterns of employment.