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
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
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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.
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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
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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 |
Requirements
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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 |