Space and Solar System Workshop

Explore our universe with real science

This workshop contains seven practicals and various hands-on experiments to learn about space and our planets. It also covers many curriculum-based topics such as gravity, forces and motion.

Format

We can deliver sessions in parallel.
1 instructor can deliver the following in a full day:
Primary: 3 sessions x 1.5hrs
(30 students per session)
Secondary: 3 sessions x 1.5hrs
(20 students per session)
Contact us for larger events.

Age Group

Year 1 - Year 9
KS1, KS2, KS3

Explore All Our Planets with Our Inflatables

Solar-system-planets

Measure Gravity Using the micro:bit

micro:bit

Conduct Space Experiments

Astronauts, rovers and space vehicles must constantly monitor their environments to function in space. Additionally, they conduct experiments on space bodies. We will use the micro:bit to carry out the following experiments in the classroom:

  • Measure the temperature of the room
  • Measure the light level in the room
  • Test for water in a soil sample
micro:bit-water-experiment

Create a Glowing Star Constellation

Learn how stars are formed and create the Hercules star constellation.

glow-sticker-star-constellation

Fire a Stomp Rocket

Launch a soft rocket 100-200ft into the air to learn about thrust (can fire it safely indoors).

stomp-rocket-kit

Tornado in a Beaker

We will show the students a tornado/whirpool in a beaker just like the red spot on Jupiter.


Typical Full Workshop (Half-Day)*

* The activities may vary depending on the length of the workshops and the age and ability of the students.