ESERO- Space and Aliens
I would begin with a brief discussion about space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. I would show pictures or a short video clip about different planets and moons in our solar system, emphasising their unique environments.
Then I would explain the basic conditions necessary for life as we know it: water, suitable temperature range, atmosphere, and nutrients.
Discuss how scientists look for these conditions on other planets and moons. Introduce the concept of extremophiles – organisms that live in extreme environments on Earth – as examples of how life might adapt elsewhere.
I would then divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a planetary fact sheet from the ESERO activity set.Each group will use the information on their fact sheet to design an alien that could survive on their assigned planet or moon.
I would finally have each group present their alien design to the class, explaining how it is adapted to survive on its specific planet or moon.
Encourage other students to ask questions and provide positive feedback.