Science Horizons - Fascinating Science Experiences for All
KS1 - Neil Armstrong and Exploring Space
Bringing the Excitement of Space to your School!
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Space is a fascinating topic, but can be challenging to bring to life in the classroom (and can also generate questions that can be difficult to answer for the non-specialist teacher!).
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I will really engage your class or group with the topic of space in ways that are exciting and enhance learning, and provide your group with an unforgettable experience.
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Our session for KS1 consists of various modules that can be delivered depending upon numbers and your requirements - each has been co-developed with experienced KS1 teachers to provide an exciting learning experience for your pupils!....
What teachers say...
My Yr 1 children loved it, learning so much about Neil Armstrong and space. Thanks for providing a thrilling learning opportunity that really brought space to life for them. Thanks again, and we'll see you next year!"
KS1 Session Outline
Our specially developed session for KS1 focuses around the Moon and space exploration to cover many aspectsents of the National Curriculum, particularly significant individuals (Neil Armstrong) but also additional aspects of both science and history.
The details below give an outline of the possibilities, but we can put together a visit to suit your requirements.
The Moon
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We start our space exploration by finding out about the Moon, and how people have studied it in history.
In this section we will explore the phases and the craters of the Moon.
Practical activities include looking at an artificial Moon with small telescopes and creating our own meteorite Moon craters!
Spaceflight and the Space Race
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Explores the fascinating history of space travel, using a 'living' timeline to introduce the Space Race to the Moon, as well as the Apollo landings.
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This is designed o meet aspects of the National Curriculum for History:
Pupils should be taught about:
the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. (Neil Armstrong)
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Pupils will find out about the earliest explorations of space, right up to the Moon landing of Neil Armstrong in Apollo 11.
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We get the children really involved through props and movement as they experience the rivalry of the space race...
Meteorites
A great fun activity for the pupils, as they find out all about meteorites, and understand the origin of the craters of the moon.
The pupils will help us experiment to make our own 'Moon craters', and also get a chance to examine and handle some genuine meteorites from outer space...
Space Activities
A range of engaging learning experiences that involve both cognitive and motor skills.
These can include finding out about the difficulties of handling objects whilst wearing the heavy gloves of a spacesuit, using telescopes to observe the 'moon', and examining some genuine original newspapers from the era of the space race.
We also allow the pupils to have a go with 'retroreflectors' - special mirrors left on the Moon to allow scientists to measure exactly how far away the Moon is form the Earth.
A Space Age Childhood
Learning with a difference with this exciting session that looks at childhood in the space age, through original toys and games with the space theme that was very popular during the space race. We can explore and explain both what childhood was like during the era of the space race and also the toys that children would have played with in that era (remember - no computers in those days!...)
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This session also dovetails wonderfully into the national curriculum for history:
Pupils should be taught about:
Changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life
As well as being really enjoyable, interactive and memorable, this session includes science learning too...
Rockets
This is a weather-permitting optional addition to the 'Toys of the Space Age' but can also be a stand-alone activity. Children have always enjoyed launching toy rockets, back to and even before the space age.
We show some examples of original vintage toy rockets that children would have played with many years ago, and then allow the children to use the modern equivalent to launch their own rockets into the air.
Lots of fun, and science too!...
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How Much Is A Visit?
Our pricing is simple, and designed to allow smaller as well as larger schools to find a visit cost-effective. I would be delighted to discuss with you how we can bring space to life for your group.
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Prices (December 2023)
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Visit:
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One Class - £249.00
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Two Classes - £299.00
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Three Classes - £349.00
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Travel: 40p per mile from CB23 (each way)
Simply contact me for a no-obligation look at pricing and possibilities.
Having a space visit coming to you saves on time and travel costs for coaches, as well as the logistic and safeguarding challenges of taking children off-site.
Any Questions ,or Making a Booking?
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If you have any questions, or would like to make a booking, simply contact me without obligation