Far Out!
by Lili Wilkinson
Blurb
As the seconds count down to the launch of humanity’s first family into deep space, young stargazer Stella is sure that today is going to be the most exciting day of her life. But she has no idea just HOW exciting, terrifying and important it will be. And what it will mean for the future of interstellar travel. Join the Kaufmanns as they go FAR OUT! in Lili Wilkinson’s heartstopping short story. A rollercoaster ride of rocket thrusters, astronauts, life and death decisions …and a groovy dancing robot frog.
Read Far Out!
Read Far Out. The traditional (PDF) format is perfect for individual reading or group discussion—download and read, or project it for the whole class.
Listen to Far Out!
Listen to Far Out! The audio format is ideal for auditory learners—listen solo, in small groups, or as a class to bring the story to life.
Watch Far Out!
Listen to Far Out! The audio format is ideal for auditory learners—listen solo, in small groups, or as a class to bring the story to life.
- Students
- Teachers
- Parents
Students
PDF 605 KB
Colouring In – Far Out!
PDF 13 MB
Far Out! by Lili Wilkinson
WAV 44 MB
Galaxy Vibes
PDF 337 KB
Hadfield Flipbook Activity
PDF 4 MB
Imagining the Future of Careers in Space
PDF 4 MB
Poster – Far Out!
Teachers
PDF 13 KB
Far Out! by Lili Wilkinson
PDF 32 MB
Far Out! Interview with Lili Wilkinson
WAV 44 MB
Galaxy Vibes
PDF 337 KB
Hadfield Flipbook Activity
PDF 326 KB
Imagining the Future of Careers in Space
PDF 4 MB
Imagining the Future of Careers in Space
PDF 4 MB
Poster – Far Out!
Parents
PDF 13 KB
Far Out! by Lili Wilkinson
WAV 44 MB
Galaxy Vibes
PDF 337 KB
Hadfield Flipbook Activity
PDF 227 KB
Imagining the Future Activity Matrix – Parents
PDF 4 MB
Imagining the Future of Careers in Space
PDF 4 MB
Poster – Far Out!
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Future You was funded by the Australian Government as part of the Women in STEM Ambassador Initiative from 2019 to May 2024, delivered through a grant with UNSW Sydney. The program is hosted at UNSW Sydney and co-funded by the Optiver Foundation and the Faculties of Science at UNSW Sydney and The University of Sydney.
