This is a two-hour visit that consists of a mixture of presenter led and animated dome shows, and a workshop.
This can be tailored to preference and to cover many aspects of the curriculum. We offer sessions covering the Earth & Space and Physical World sections of the Junior Cycle syllabus. Each session lasts for 2 hours in total and will cover 3 modules, generally consisting of a Presenter-led Planetarium Show, a Full Dome Show in the Planetarium and a Workshop. You can mix and match the modules taught to suit your teaching needs. Though other combinations may be possible.
Presenter-led Planetarium Show
Led by one of our Education team, take a class under in our Planetarium covering one of the following topics: Solar System, Stars and Galaxies, Celestial Phenomena, Properties of the Planets.
Dome Shows
We are Stars
The We are Stars full dome planetarium show seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time, what are we made of and where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connects life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. The show offers an immersive experience that perfectly balances scientific understanding with family entertainment. Narrated by Andy Serkis.
Workshops
Choose a workshop on Creative Circuits or building Rockets.
Creative circuits
This creative circuits workshop encompasses the basics of electricity and circuit making. What conducts and what does not? Do you know the difference between a series and parallel circuit? Act out a visual story to help explain the processes of electricity and the build your own circuit!
*Recommended for smaller class sizes (30 pupils or less)
Rockets
The rocket building workshop shows you how to build and launch a water propelled rocket, including explaining the forces and energy transfers involved.
Price
£6.25 per student
Teachers free (Ratio of 1 teacher per 10 students)
Visit Start Times
9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm.
(afternoon visits available on request)
Email: reception@armagh.ac.uk
Telephone: 028 3752 3689 / 0044 28 3752 3689
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