Space exploration day. Teaching inspiration and facts.

Did you know: on this day in 1969 Apollo 11’s Lunar Module and two of its crew members safely set foot on the moon?

Space exploration represents a quest for knowledge, much like education.
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Here’s some space exploration facts for you to share with your pupils, carry on reading to the end of this post for this weeks deal!

  • It took the Apollo 11 crew just 4 days to reach the moon.
  • The Apollo 11 crew bought back rock, soil and core samples with them.
  • This was the first time samples had been obtained from another planet.
  • The first step on the moon was actually taken on July 21st.
  •  The Apollo computers had less processing power than a mobile phone.
  • Armstrong and Aldrin found the most difficult task was placing the flag on the moon.
  • Buzz Aldrin took communion on the moon 
  • The television audience for the event was an estimated 600 million
  • The crew landed in the sea in Hawaii.
  • Despite being the three most famous men at the time, the crew still had to fill in a customs and declarations form out at security when they returned.

Space themed Weekly Deal 

This week we’re offering 30% off all of our space themed rewards in our Space Category. Simply add products to basket and use code MOON30 to receive your discount. Valid till midnight on 26/07/15. 

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