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Science Incursions

Primary and Secondary Classes from Prep to Year 12
Sessions are 45 minutes to 60 minutes long
(to suit your school timetable)
Standard Dome - one class per session
Giant dome - two classes per session
Highly experienced and qualified teacher
Victorian School Curriculum and beyond - please see the topics listed below

Mobile Planetarium

Sessions

Sessions led by our presenter are interactive and immersive. Students are engaged using a variety of teaching tools: 360° digital projections (modelling, video clips, animations), and/or 360° movies.

Our Space Science sessions conclude with a tour of the night sky: stars, planets, and major constellations. The night sky is displayed over the ceiling of the dome and is accurate for date, time, and location.

Earth and Space Science Topics

Night & Day
Earth's Rotation and Revolution
Sunlight & Light from the Moon
Earth's Time-zones
Gravity
Structure of the Solar System: Sun, Planets, Moons, Dwarf Planets, Asteroids and Comets
Planet Comparisons
Star/Solar System Formation and
Lifecycle
Weather and its Measurement
Water Cycle
Climate Change
Natural Disasters: Weather
Natural Disasters: Geological
Seasons: Earth's Tilt in Space & the Suns Apparent Movement
The Moon: Our View from Australia, including Phases, Tides, Solar & Lunar Eclipses
Natural Selection
Universe Evolution: Big Bang, Galaxy Formation
Space Flight History
Life & Exploration in Space
Dark Matter
Future Earth
Movies

Requirements

Domes Must Be Setup Indoors
Standard Dome Area: 7m x 7m x 3.4m
Giant Dome Area: 9m x 9m x 4.4m
Power Supply
Vehicle Access
No other classes to be run in the gym at the same time
Ground Floor Preferred
Access One Hour Prior (Setup)
Access 30 Minutes After (Pack-Up)
Restricted Access During Breaks
Completed Timetable
Topic and/or Movie Selection
Class Teachers Must Attend
Carpets, A/C or Heating are Preferred
A/C can be supplied

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0410 733 663
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