Planetarium: Out in Space
Available to book from January to July. Available for visits to the Science Oxford Centre September to December. Our ”Planetarium – Out in space” show is designed for up to 35 children.
Immersed in our inflatable dome, children will look at the wonders of the night sky. They will learn about the movement of the earth, moon and other planets, relative to the sun in our solar system, how and why the sky changes throughout the year and tour some of the other bodies in our solar system. They will be able to explore the stars in a learning environment that is out of this world.
Seated on the floor of the dome, children will have a 360-degree view of the night sky above them, including the planets, the moon, and the stars. This science-focused live show will be delivered by Science Oxford staff. Children will be asked questions to encourage discussion around key topics to encourage higher-order thinking.
The experience lasts 1 hour and the dome can accommodate up to 35 children. Schools will need a hall large enough to hold the planetarium (3.2m high, with a 6m x 6m footprint). Please discuss with the Science Oxford team.
Curriculum links:
- EYFS Framework: Understanding the world: The world
- Year 1 Programme of Study: Seasonal changes
- Year 5 Programme of Study: Earth and space
- Key Stage 3 Physics: Space physics
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Pricing
Our experienced team will put together a full or part-day programme of shows and workshops that fits into your school timetable and that allows sufficient time to set up, reset or clear away. The programme is tailored to each school and can usually include a mixture of activities for different Key Stages. A small number of activities may require two staff members, but we can run two streams of activities simultaneously with an additional member of staff.
For timetables involving one staff member:
£230+VAT for a part day
£320+VAT for a whole day
15% discount for Member Schools
For timetables involving two staff members:
£360+VAT for a part day
£495+VAT for a whole day
15% discount for Member Schools
Contact our schools team with any questions on [email protected]
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