Teaching overview

Learning points

  • Raccoons live in many habitats, including cities and town.
  • Scientists have been studying the problem-solving skills of raccoons.
  • The team observed that raccoons who struggled at first, learned how to open latched doors over time.
  • The winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 have been released.
  • The winners include a photo of the ISS passing the Sun, and a nebula that looks like California.
  • Astrophotography is the name given to taking photos of the universe from Earth.

Curriculum keywords

  • raccoons
  • space photography

This Week's Kahoot Quiz

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Spark a discussion

Raccoons

  • Where do raccoons live?
  • How did the puzzle box help the researchers with their study?
  • Can you name other animals that forage for food in the city?

Space Photography

  • What object was photographed passing the Sun?
  • What is the Nebula NGC1499 also known as?
  • Is there something in space you would like to take a photo of?

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