Virtual Planetarium School Trip

Immersive Experiences

We can offer the same award-winning experience virtually. From space to history, storytelling, birthday parties and more…..

We can keep your pupils, or your family entertained and educated in the comfort & safety of your own location. We cater for all age levels.

Curriculum links choice of topic:

Sun, Earth, Moon system

Relative sizes, scale, orbital periods, and motion

Moon phases

Deep space objects

Star Navigation and Star colour

Constellations

Solar System structure

Asteroids, Comets, Dwarf Planets

Tour of the ISS

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Bursaries or Funded Places Available
Resource Packs

What activities are available during this school workshop?

Curriculum links choice of topic:
Sun, Earth, Moon system
Relative sizes, scale, orbital periods, and motion
Moon phases
Deep space objects
Star Navigation and Star colour
Constellations
Solar System structure
Asteroids, Comets, Dwarf Planets
Tour of the ISS

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Physics School Trip Click to expand

Sound Light Forces and magnets Electricity and circuits Earth and space Forces Seasonal change Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context (KS3/4) Energy changes and transfers (KS3/4) Changes in systems (KS3/4) Forces and motion (KS3/4) Observed waves (KS3/4) Sound waves (KS3/4) Energy and waves (KS3/4) Light waves (KS3/4) Current electricity (KS3/4) Static electricity (KS3/4) Magnetism (KS3/4) Physical changes (KS3/4) Particle model (KS3/4) Energy in matter (KS3/4) Space physics (KS3/4) The structure of matter (KS3/4) Atomic structure (KS3/4) Planetarium

Each session includes our award-winning live astronomer show lasting up to 1 hour
Curriculum linked topics: day/night, moon phases, star navigation, constellations, observable planets, solar system
Q&A from the audience/class
Extra focus of topics of your choice, such as rocket launches, and clips from the International Space Station.
Live astronomy lesson, showing the real sky above your town/city
Live real-time clips and animations inside our virtual planetarium showing concepts such as sun structure, eclipses, star sizes, earth tides etc.
Final questions and revision over key concepts
Free downloadable worksheet certificates or posted free to you
Free worksheet certificates sent to your school beforehand (one per student)

What size groups do we cater for?

30 pupils ideally but can cater for larger.

How does safeguarding work for online workshops?

A link will be sent by our host with your access information prior to the event for you to share.
You will be introduced in advance to your presenter that will work with you on the day
Worksheets can be sent in advance for you to distribute.
We ask first to check if anyone minds if we do decide to record the workshop.

What technology/devices/type of internet connection do schools need for an online workshop?

Sign up and choose one of our space-themed workshop - select your topic

A link a Zoom or Teams link will be sent with your access information prior to the event.

You will be introduced in advance to your presenter that will work with you on the day

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.

Who are Immersive Experiences?

Immersive Experiences® is an award-winning digital planetariums and 360° experiences company.

Serving schools, business and private parties world-wide our award-winning workshops, supported by thousands of testimonials and awarded 'Best Planetariums Provider 2019’ - We have over 10 years experience.

VIRTUAL SPACE TOURS

o Curriculum linked topics: day/night, moon phases, star navigation, constellations,
observable planets
o Q&A from the audience
o Extra focus of topics of your choice, such as rocket launches, and clips from Tim Peaks
visit the ISS
o Pre-session PowerPoint presentation to cover the scope of knowledge required
(optional)
o Live astronomy lesson, showing the real sky outside your city with our presenter
o Live real-time clips and animations inside our virtual planetarium