{"id":248,"date":"2012-08-31T20:10:10","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T20:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/astronomyforall.co.uk\/?page_id=248"},"modified":"2022-09-14T10:25:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T09:25:36","slug":"for-primaryprep-schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/astronomyforall.co.uk\/?page_id=248","title":{"rendered":"For Primary\/Prep schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bd1d7d;\"><em><strong>Earth In Space For Primary\/Prep Pupils<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Course Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>The half-day Earth in Space course has been specifically designed in line with the Key Stage 2 Curriculum. Making full use of our dedicated state of the art facilities, pupils can learn about astronomy and our universe through fun, interactive activities and tutorials.<\/p>\n<p>Our standard course structure is outlined below; however, the focus of the course content can be tailored to suit your needs to fit in with project work you may be undertaking in class. It&#8217;s important that pupils (and teachers alike) <strong><em>enjoy the day <\/em><\/strong>and get as much out of it as possible.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Throughout the day, pupils will learn about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The earth and our place in the universe<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between the earth, moon and\u00a0sun<\/li>\n<li>The planets and constellations<\/li>\n<li>Experience a journey through the night sky season by season in our housed Starlab Planetarium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Typically:<\/p>\n<p>Arriving at a convenient time for your group \u2013 a.m. or p.m. \u2013 although a.m.\u00a0seems to work best for the kids \u2013 (but entirely up to you!)<\/p>\n<p>Starting with: a\u00a0 little talk in the classroom \u2013 introducing scale etc \u2013 get the children\u00a0<em>asking questions<\/em> &#8211; once they start they don&#8217;t stop!<\/p>\n<p>Then into the <span style=\"color: #bd1d7d;\"><em><strong>Planetarium<\/strong><\/em><\/span>; a <em>tour of the night sky<\/em> constellations \u2013\u00a0 this really does bring it to life for the pupils\u00a0\u2013 a real wow factor and always a favourite!!<\/p>\n<p>Some nice worksheets for them to work on, related to the\u00a0solar system and the stars etc<\/p>\n<p>Finishing with\u00a0 a colourful slide show of the planets in the lecture theatre<\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and &#8211; ( very importantly!) &#8211; loads of opportunity for them to <em>ask as many questions as they like<\/em> throughout the whole session\u00a0\u2013 everything and anything about space!! &#8211; (something I now know to be extremely valuable.)\u00a0 \u00a0So much feedback suggests that, in addition to the astronomy being fascinating in its own right, it\u2019s also a great \u2018vehicle\u2019 towards enthusing children across the whole science subject spectrum &#8211;\u00a0 really gets them \u2018wowed up\u2019 \u2013 a thousand questions an hour once they get going !!<\/p>\n<p>The whole thing lasts about 2.5 &#8211; 3 hours<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Course Tools\/Literature<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pupils do not need to bring any equipment with them. Teachers\/assistants may wish to bring a folder to hold any worksheets completed by the pupils during the day.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Course Fees and Extras<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fee:\u00a0 \u00a3310 for a class of up to a maximum of 36 pupils.<br \/>\nThere is no charge for accompanying teaching staff\/assistants. However, please do consider the adult: children ratio.<\/p>\n<p>Nick is completely flexible about start and finish times according to your needs\/travel time etc &#8211; from experience morning slots do tend to work particularly well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earth In Space For Primary\/Prep Pupils Course Overview The half-day Earth in Space course has been specifically designed in line with the Key Stage 2 Curriculum. 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