Space Workshops
Immersive Experiences have been developing memorable workshops for years. Our Hands on Space workshops are available both virtually and in-person for both schools and private party bookings.
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Choose a workshop
Every workshop can be adapted to your year groups and topics, in person or virtually.
Comet Lab
By the end of the presentation and Comet Lab, students will:
- Be able to name objects in the Solar System.
- Understand the differences between the Sun and the planets.
- Know the order of the planets, and the difference between terrestrial planets and gas giants.
- Know that man-made satellites orbit the Earth and have many uses such as GPS, weather monitoring and science (in the case of the ISS).
- Know where shooting stars come from.
- Understand what comets are made of, how they form and why they might be important for understanding life on Earth.
Curriculum links
Curriculum links
- Working scientifically
- Earth and Space
The Solar System
Learn about the planets, moons, asteroids and more in our Solar System.
Create a scale model of the Solar System and learn how to create one at home.
Learning outcomes & curriculum links
Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, students will:
- Gain a better understanding of the Solar System, its size, scale and inhabitants.
- Be able to tell the difference between a star and a planet.
- Be able to name all of the planets and an interesting fact about each.
- Create a scale model of the Solar System.
Curriculum links
- Working scientifically
- Earth and Space
The Earth, Moon and Space
Learn about the Earth, Moon and Sun system and their motions relative to each other.
Describe the seasons, tides, lunar phases and eclipses as well as day and night.
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Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, students will:
- Gain an appreciation of the Earth-Sun-Moon system.
- Understand why solar and lunar eclipses happen.
- Be able to define terms such as ‘planet’, ‘moon’ and ‘satellite’.
Curriculum links
- Working scientifically
- Earth and Space
Stand on a Black Hole
Learn about some of the most mysterious objects in nature.
Understand the life cycles of stars and how their mass affects their deaths.
Learning outcomes & curriculum links
Learning outcomes
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.
Curriculum links
- Working scientifically
- Physics of Space
Stars
Learn about the stars which twinkle in the night sky.
Understand the relative sizes and scales of objects in the Universe.
Learning outcomes & curriculum links
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, students will:
- Gain an appreciation for the relative sizes of objects in space.
- Understand the life cycles of stars.
- Create their own star maps.
Curriculum links
- Working scientifically
- Earth and Space
The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.
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Planets
Learn about the Solar System planets, why they are all unique and how to remember their order from the Sun.
Learning outcomes & curriculum links
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, students will:
- Gain knowledge about the planets in the Solar System.
- Learn mnemonics to help remember the order of the planets.
- Learn interesting facts about each of the planets.
Curriculum links
- Working scientifically
- Physics of Space
The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.
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Tell us your date, year groups and numbers. We'll recommend the right experience and package.
Plan your day
We agree your timetable and match sessions to your curriculum topics and SEND needs.
We arrive and set up
Our team sets up, runs every session, then packs everything away.
Keep learning
Follow up with our free teacher resources back in the classroom.
Schools book us again, and again
"Fantastic day, the pupils were amazed and really engaged. Immersive Experiences staff were really helpful both when booking and on the day, I wouldn't hesitate to book again!"Billie ElliottScience Co-ordinator, Moor Hey School
"The level of questioning from the children always amazes me - an inspiring day for everyone."Trustpilot reviewMarch 2025
"It was the WOW factor of science week and we will definitely book again!"Trustpilot reviewMarch 2023
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Your questions answered
Which space workshops can we book?
Options include Comet Lab, Stars, Planets, Earth, Moon and Space, and Stand on a Black Hole.
Which key stages are space workshops for?
Space workshops cover Key Stages 1 to 4, and every workshop can be adapted to your year groups.
Can we add a mobile planetarium to a space workshop day?
Yes. Space workshops pair naturally with a mobile planetarium visit for a full day of space science.
Book a space workshop
Tell us your dates, year groups and topics and we’ll put together the right workshops for your school.