Earth and Beyond – 25 min
This show is an alternative to our ‘Journey into Space’ , being a little shorter in length for KS1. We start with a presentation using our planetarium software to look at the night sky. Topics covered during the show include;
- Day, Night and year
- The Sun and stars
- The Earth, Sun and Moon are separate spherical bodies
- The difference between stars and planets
- The Earth’s environment
- Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons
- Gravity
- A brief introduction to the history of astronomy
The presenter’s introduction is followed by two 360 degree films. ‘Clockwork skies’ gives a brief overview of the motion of the Earth and solar system, and ‘Solar System Adventure’ takes the children on a tour to look at the planets and other solar system bodies. The show will last around 25 to 30 minutes in total, allowing for questions at the end.
