Pupil Day Course Overview
School group bookings are taken for children between the ages of 4 and 18 and course content can be tailored to your own curriculum requirements. Half Day and Full Day courses are available.
Earth In Space For Key Stage 2 Pupils
Course Overview
The one day Earth in Space course has been specifically designed in line with the Key Stage 2 Curriculum. Making full use of our dedicated state of the art facilities, pupils can learn about astronomy and our universe through fun, interactive actiivities, games and tutorials.
Our standard course structure is outlined below, however, the focus of the course content can be tailored to suit your needs to fit in with project work you may be undertaking in class. We want you to enjoy the day and get as much out of it as possible.
Learning Outcomes
Throughout the day, pupils will learn about:
• The earth and our place within the universe
• The relation ship between the earth,
moon
and sun
• The planets and constellations
• Visit our ‘on-site’ Victorian Observatory
• Experience a journey through the night
sky
season by season in our housed Starlab
Planetarium
Course Tools/Literature
Pupils do not need to bring any equipment with them. Teachers/assistants may wish to bring a folder to hold any worksheets completed by the pupils during the day.
Course Fees and Extras
• ½ day course is £280 for a class of up to a maximum of 38 pupils. Pupils to bring own packed lunch.
There is no charge for accompanying teaching staff/assistants. However, we would like to remind you to consider the adult: children ratio.
We can be flexible about start and finish times according to your needs.
Earth In Space For Key Stage 3 & 4 Pupils
Course Overview
The half-day Earth in Space course has been specifically designed in line with the Key Stage 4 Curriculum. Making full use of our dedicated facilities, pupils can learn about astronomy through a thorough ‘revision and reinforcement’ short course structure.
Our ‘standard’ half-day is outlined below, however, the focus of the course content can be tailored to suit your needs to fit in with project work you may be undertaking in class. We want you to enjoy the day and get as much out of it as possible.
Learning Outcomes
Throughout the day, pupils will learn about:
• The earth and our place within the universe
• The relation ship between the earth, moon
and sun
• The planets and constellations
• The universe’s scale and structure
They will also:
• Visit our ‘on-site’ Victorian Observatory
• Experience a journey through the night
sky season by season in our housed
Starlab Planetarium – always a favourite
Course Tools/Literature
Pupils do not need to bring any equipment with them. Teachers/assistants may wish to bring a folder to hold any worksheets completed by the pupils during the day.
Course Fees and Extras
• ½ day course is £280 for a class of up to
maximum of 38 pupils. Pupils to bring
own packed lunch.
There is no charge for accompanying teaching staff/assistants. However, we would like to remind you to consider the adult: children ratio.
We can be flexible about start and finish times according to your needs.
To Book Now
To book an Earth In Space course for your School please click here or e-mail nick@astronomyforall.co.uk
Need Further Information?
If you are would like to speak to Dr. Lister before making a booking, please do not hesitate to call on 01253 772974.
How to Find Us - for a map and directions, please click here.
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