Space Workshop for Schools

Provided by VSTEAM Education

Explore our solar system and universe

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.

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Format

Primary: 3 sessions x 1 hr 30 mins
(30 participants per session)
Secondary: 3 sessions x 1 hr 30 mins
(20 participants per session)

Age Groups

Y3 - Y9

Explore All Our Planets

Discover the distinct features of each planet, from the heat of Mercury to the majestic rings of Saturn.

Measure Gravity Using the micro:bit

Through practical experimentation, students gain a deeper understanding of gravity and its impact on objects in the world around them.

Conduct Space Experiments

Measure the temperature of the room
Measure the light level in the room
Test for water in a soil sample

Create a Glowing Star Constellation

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

Day Itinerary*

Primary and Secondary

Individual Activity - Ask children to places the planets in order of their distance from the sun. We will then discuss the features of each planet in more detail. This section will also include questions related to space, comets, the rings of Saturn, and the International Space Station (ISS).
Short Theory - We will discuss how astronauts, rovers and space vehicles constantly monitor their environments to function in space and experiments they conduct before conducting our own experiments in the classroom.
Practical - Each student will measure the acceleration due to gravity using a pre-programmed Micro:bit device. We will also use the same device to measure higher g forces and discuss how this affects astronauts during space travel.
Group Practical - Conduct experiments to measure the light level and temperature in the room. These experiments will help students understand how we can monitor the environment in space.
Group Practical - Test a soil sample for its moisture and the presence of water, which is essential to human life on earth.
Practical - Handout the star constellation patterns, glowing stickers and tapes, and ask each child to create a constellation. We will then charge the star constellations and watch them glow inside a light-box.

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.

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Students in Solar System Workshop Session

Cost

Please contact us to obtain a quote or request our price guide.

Checklist

Enhanced DBS Checked Instructors
Public Liability Insurance
Risk Assessments

Requirements

Once set up in the morning, we prefer to stay in the same classroom/s to run all of the sessions for the workshops. It allows us to run the sessions smoothly without any interruptions.
The classroom/hall/venue must have desks and chairs for all students. Normal classrooms are fine.
A laptop with projector/interactive whiteboard or smart screen with sound enabled.

Event Days

British Science Week, Engineers Week, World Space Week

Available Regions

This service is available internationally

Anywhere in England

Anywhere in Northern Ireland

Anywhere in Scotland

Anywhere in Wales

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