Stars & Planets Go out of this world as we explore our solar system, galaxies and more. Cosmology for the holidays! Enquire Now 📚 Library Suitable Stars & Planets: Space Science Investigating the Universe and the secrets of space exploration! Children gain an appreciation of astronomy and insight into our place in the Universe through immersive, hands-on exploration of galaxies and space technology. What we explore: 🌍 Solar System: The relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. 🌊 Tides: How celestial bodies impact our oceans. 💥 Cosmology: Visualising the Big Bang and distant galaxies. 👨🚀 Space Tech: How astronauts survive outside our atmosphere. 🔭 Observation: Techniques for viewing the deep Universe. 🚀 Did you know? We do real space science! While Fizzics Education now works with the AVA Challenge to help students put real experiments on the International Space Station, our journey started in local backyards. We have been running space science programs for Libraries and Councils since 2010. Led by a Churchill Fellow, we have reached over 4 million students across Australia & beyond. Learn more about our orbital projects here. Our founder showing how spacecrafts turn in space in 2004 Space Workshop Reviews Trustpilot Enquire Today Inspiring the next generation of space explorers through real science. Are you a Vacation Care Centre? Every holiday period, Fizzics Education present holiday programs workshops for local council libraries, vacation care centres, OOSHC and at our own venues. These workshops are designed to cater for a wide range of ages, even the adults join in! Book early to avoid disappointment. A school holiday program treat!To check out our vacation care center science programs... Read More Hands-on science workshop stations Caught in the Shadow Model the difference between solar and lunar eclipses. Celestial cross-sections How are stars and planets constructed differently? Escape Plan Launch a rocket at different pressures to find out what escape velocity is Giant Gyro How do spacecraft turn in space anyway? Gravity Pull Model the gravity on Earth vs. Mars. Which planet's gravity is greater? Gyrating Gyros Why does the Earth wobble on it's axis in a 25,800 year cycle? Planetary orbits Measure the difference in orbits between the planets in the Solar System Predict the Tide Interpret a real tidal chart. How are tidal patterns formed anyway? Rocket launcher Launch a rocket using a chemical propellent Scanning for Signals Picking up faint signals from distant star systems. Solar Spacecraft What is the power source of some space probes? Spiralling satellites Satellite attenuation; what comes up must come down Star viewers What are the different type of galaxies? Talking with friends Lasers may replace radio in future communication Telescopic vision Use a telescopic lens to read distant information The Big Bang The Universe is expanding, what does it look like? Thermal Tiles How do spacecraft survive atmospheric re-entry? Troublesome tools How is working in space affect tool design and use? Turn the tide A simple model showing the effects of gravity on water bodies Vacation Care Reviews View All Mosman Library Feedback on: Stars & Planets Water balloon challenge Lots of hands on stuff for kids to do. I liked the appeal to a range of ages which is good for us. Will definitely keep you guys in mind for the next time. Campbelltown Council Holiday Workshops Feedback on: Stars & Planets Great variety, well organised and setup efficiently. The program was suitable for the ages of the children. The equipment was safe and sturdy. The children loved the 'air rocket and hurricanes'. Thank you so much! Requirements 📚 Library Suitable Stars & Planets: Site Requirements Logistics for our hands-on astronomical workshop. 🪐 Astronomy Logistics 👤 Capacity: Maximum 30 students per session. 🎂 Age Group: Appropriate for ages 5 and up. 🪑 Furniture: 12 to 14 tables required for hands-on models. 🔌 Power: Access to 2 electrical power sockets. ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes. 🚛 Bump In/Out: 45 mins setup / 45 mins pack up. Note: Chairs are not required. Materials may be varied to suit audience conditions and specific space-science interests. Ready for blast off? Trustpilot Cost Astronomy Workshop Pricing $520 inc. GST (60 Mins) ✨ Only $17.33 per child!* $620 inc. GST (90 Mins) ✨ Only $20.67 per child!* Our flat-rate pricing covers all specialized astronomical models and consumables. We don’t charge per-site fees, helping you manage your holiday program budget with ease. *Based on 30 students attending. Available globally as an interactive online class. For regional tours, contact us for scheduling options. 📞 1300 856 828 Enquire Online Business for Good Every astronomy workshop booked creates a positive global impact through our partnership with B1G1. See Our Impact Report Trustpilot Enquire Now Related Vacation Care Programs Deep Blue Oceans Ages 5 and up Maximum 240 kids Holiday show 60 minutes Online Class Available 📚 LIBRARY SUITABLE Read More Enquire Now Construct a Dino Ages 7 and up Maximum 30 children Holiday workshop 90 minutes 📚 LIBRARY SUITABLE Read More Enquire Now Meccano Machines Ages 8 and up Maximum 30 students Holiday science workshop 2 hours 📚 LIBRARY SUITABLE Read More Enquire Now
📚 Library Suitable Stars & Planets: Space Science Investigating the Universe and the secrets of space exploration! Children gain an appreciation of astronomy and insight into our place in the Universe through immersive, hands-on exploration of galaxies and space technology. What we explore: 🌍 Solar System: The relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. 🌊 Tides: How celestial bodies impact our oceans. 💥 Cosmology: Visualising the Big Bang and distant galaxies. 👨🚀 Space Tech: How astronauts survive outside our atmosphere. 🔭 Observation: Techniques for viewing the deep Universe. 🚀 Did you know? We do real space science! While Fizzics Education now works with the AVA Challenge to help students put real experiments on the International Space Station, our journey started in local backyards. We have been running space science programs for Libraries and Councils since 2010. Led by a Churchill Fellow, we have reached over 4 million students across Australia & beyond. Learn more about our orbital projects here. Our founder showing how spacecrafts turn in space in 2004 Space Workshop Reviews Trustpilot Enquire Today Inspiring the next generation of space explorers through real science.
Requirements 📚 Library Suitable Stars & Planets: Site Requirements Logistics for our hands-on astronomical workshop. 🪐 Astronomy Logistics 👤 Capacity: Maximum 30 students per session. 🎂 Age Group: Appropriate for ages 5 and up. 🪑 Furniture: 12 to 14 tables required for hands-on models. 🔌 Power: Access to 2 electrical power sockets. ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes. 🚛 Bump In/Out: 45 mins setup / 45 mins pack up. Note: Chairs are not required. Materials may be varied to suit audience conditions and specific space-science interests. Ready for blast off? Trustpilot
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