Location: Halifax only
In this 30min show children will take a whistle stop tour of the solar system exploring how astronauts get into space, why we get day & night and learning some facts about the planets.
Containing a mix of presenter led and volunteer demonstrations as well as full audience participation, this is a fun way of introducing the topic for KS1 groups before they go on to study Earth & Space in KS2.
Learning objectives:
- How & why astronauts use rockets to get into space.
- That gravity is an invisible force which pulls things towards the earth.
- That the word ‘orbit’ describes the movement of the earth and planets around the sun.
- Why we get day & night and that there are 24 hours in one day.
- That the sun is a star and that it gives the earth light and heat.
- That it takes the earth 1 year or 365¼ days to orbit the sun.
- The names and the order of the 8 planets in our solar system.
Audience: Key Stage 1
Available selected dates:
Spring: 8 Jan – 22 Mar ’24
Summer: 8 Apr – 22 Jul ’24
Remember: We’re closed on Mondays during term time!
All visits include
- Two hours to explore our galleries
- 30 minute science show for your class only
- Your very own Enabler, to greet and guide you, and make sure you have a great day!
- Dedicated lunch space
