Night Sky component: KS2 (Earth & Space and Light)
Introduction to the current night sky, Topics covered: Day/Night, Seasons, Moon Phases, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Solar System Structure and Orbits, Galaxy Overview. Additional topics covered on request Presenter-led, ability-appropriate introduction to the current night sky, with interaction and questions, touching on the topics Earth & Space (Year 5) and Light (Years 3 & 6) of the 2014 Science Curriculum. In the night sky component we will also happily focus on specific topics of your choosing eg. how individual stars vary in brightness, Moon phases, etc. Please describe what you’d like when completing the online booking form.Show Type
The night sky component is presenter-led, adaptable for Years 3-6. Length: Flexible, 30–45minWhat your audience will get from Live Astronomer Show: KS2 (Earth & Space and Light)
FormatLive, presenter-led planetarium show
Running timeFlexible, 30–45 minutes
Suitable forKS2
SubjectsAstronomy
- Day and night, seasons and Moon phases
- Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the Moon landings
- The Solar System, orbits and our galaxy
Curriculum links
Earth and spaceYear 5KS2
Frequently asked questions
What age is Live Astronomer Show: KS2 (Earth & Space and Light) suitable for?
Live Astronomer Show: KS2 (Earth & Space and Light) is suitable for KS2. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.
Is the show live or pre-recorded?
It is live. Our presenter shows the real night sky over your area, adapts to the group and answers questions throughout.
Can you focus on a topic we are teaching?
Yes. Tell us your topic when you book and we will build it into the night-sky part of the show.
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