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Black Holes
Black holes are extremely dense regions of matter, with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing – not even light – can escape.
Black holes are formed when the largest stars die and collapse in on themselves.
If anything gets too close to a black hole, it becomes stretched in a process called “spaghettification”.
Stand on a Black Hole Workshop
Learn about the life cycles of stars and how their mass affects their deaths.
Understand what black holes are, how they are formed, and why they can be so strange.
Discover the various sizes of black holes – from miniature to supermassive.
Use augmented reality to explore black hole and galaxy phenomena.
The workshop begins with an introduction to gravity and how it powers stars (10 minutes).
Next the life cycles of stars will be discussed, including main sequence stars such as our Sun. Various types of stars will be compared (15 minutes).
Then black holes will be introduced and covered (15 minutes).
Finally, there will be a short summary of the workshop topics and time for space questions at the end (5 minutes).
By the end of this workshop, students will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the life cycles of stars – from chemistry and physics to the timescales involved.
- Have an insight into what a black hole is, how it is formed, and the strange observations that can be made around it.
- Understand accretion discs and singularities, and the various sizes of black hole, from miniature to supermassive.
- Use augmented reality to explore galaxy/black hole phenomena.
Key Stage 3 – 4
What pupils will learn in Stand on a Black Hole
- What black holes are and how they form
- Why not even light can escape
- Spaghettification and the effects of extreme gravity
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Frequently asked questions
What age is Stand on a Black Hole suitable for?
Tell us your year groups and we will check Stand on a Black Hole is the right fit, or suggest an alternative from our catalogue.
Can Stand on a Black Hole be delivered virtually?
Yes. Our hands-on workshops are available in person and virtually, for schools and for private bookings.
Can we book Stand on a Black Hole with other sessions?
Yes. Many schools combine workshops with a planetarium show or other workshops to make a full science day.
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