Miles helping to make the appliance of science fun
A science education expert from Sunderland is bringing the fascination of space to life for children.
Former Sunderland High School teacher Miles Hudson developed his Postcards From Space project during the C ovid lock down of 2020, when he recognised the challenges – and opportunities – of home schooling and people learning together as a family.
Miles now trains trainee science teachers at NewcastleUniversity lecturer and has turned his hobby into a business – producing a series of 12 collectable cards on topics including space, volcanoes and the human body – and they can be personally addressed and delivered weekly to children.
Endorsed by The UK Institute of Physics, the resources and activities are compiled by expert teachers and aimed at the Key stage two and three of the National Curriculum and have been enjoyed by children as young as four.
Every card features a stunning image from one location in the series and follows the adventures of junior explorer Tanno and dog Iguda – with children able to follow their travels around the globe and – even into space.
Each postcard also features a secret code which gives the child exclusive access to online resources.
Miles, who is also a GCSE examiner and A-level advisor to schools, said: “I wanted to offer parents a fun and engaging way to support their children’s education following the National Curriculum but also inspiring youngsters to learn beyond it.
"The aim is to educate children on a given topic, with beautiful pictures and interestingstories alongside a huge range of supporting online activities and resources .”
Currently available in the range are Postcards From Space, Postcards From Deep Space, Postcards From Volcano es and Postcards From The Body – with English, Art and Science to follow in the next few months. They are available as a stand-alone pack, at £18 or as a subscription delivered weekly for £22 which are personalised and are delivered directly for three months.
Miles is taking his his project to Durham Christmas Festival this weekend – at the Craft and Gift marquee on Friday from 9am to 6pm and in the Children’s Corner, Palace Green, on Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
For more, go to www.postcardsfromspace.co.uk