Observatory School Trip School Trip
Bayfordbury Observatory
Bayfordbury SG13 8LD
London & South East Hertfordshire
We offer a variety of tailored visits to suit different key stages and areas of focus, aimed at deepening students' understanding of fundamental Space concepts. Our diverse range of sessions caters to all educational levels, including pre-designed programmes for the Years 2 and 5 Space topic, GCSE Astronomy and BTEC/A Level curriculum. Additionally, we offer flexibility to customise sessions based on specific subject matters upon request.Each visit spans approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and features an engaging programme led by astronomy education experts and our current astrophysics students. This includes an interactive astronomy talk, a captivating planetarium show, and immersive telescope tours. Depending on weather conditions, daytime visits include the opportunity to use our solar telescopes and sunspotters, along with a tour of our general-purpose telescopes. Evening visits will have the potential to view the Moon, planets, or nebulae through our optical telescopes, dependent on the time of year and the Moon's phase.
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What activities are available during educational visits?
Each trip will include an interactive presentation on the chosen topic, an exciting and educational planetarium show, and a tour of our telescopes with a chance to use them, weather permitting.
In addition to these standard activities, certain topics feature hands-on exercises to further explore themes and reinforce knowledge. Our standard topics cover a wide range of subjects suitable for various age groups and knowledge levels:
-Earth and Space (adaptable to any age/knowledge level)
-Our Solar System (adaptable to any age/knowledge level)
-Sun Spots (includes a math-related activity, suitable for GCSE/BTEC/A Level)
-History of the Universe (recommended for Year 5 and above)
-Space Telescopes and Light (includes activities on waves, suitable for Year 5 - 11)
-Introduction to Black Holes (recommended for Year 5 - 11)
-The Moon (recommended for Year 2 - 9)
-Rockets and Forces (recommended for primary school students only)
Choose from this diverse selection of topics to tailor your workshop experience to your group's interests and educational needs
In addition to these standard activities, certain topics feature hands-on exercises to further explore themes and reinforce knowledge. Our standard topics cover a wide range of subjects suitable for various age groups and knowledge levels:
-Earth and Space (adaptable to any age/knowledge level)
-Our Solar System (adaptable to any age/knowledge level)
-Sun Spots (includes a math-related activity, suitable for GCSE/BTEC/A Level)
-History of the Universe (recommended for Year 5 and above)
-Space Telescopes and Light (includes activities on waves, suitable for Year 5 - 11)
-Introduction to Black Holes (recommended for Year 5 - 11)
-The Moon (recommended for Year 2 - 9)
-Rockets and Forces (recommended for primary school students only)
Choose from this diverse selection of topics to tailor your workshop experience to your group's interests and educational needs
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physics School Trip
Space physics (KS3/4) Earth and space Planetarium
Visit one of the largest teaching observatories in the UK with a school trip to Bayfordbury Observatory. Each trip will include an interactive presentation on an astronomy topic from one of our Astrophysics students, an exciting planetarium show, and a tour of our telescopes with potential to use them if weather permits. Some of our School Trip topics include "Earth and Space", "Our Solar System", "Space Telescopes and Light", "Rockets and Forces"(primary only), "Sun Spots"(GCSE/BTEC/A Level) and others upon requests.
What size groups do we cater for?
We offer trips for the following group sizes:
Half class (up to 15 students)
One class (16 - 30 students)
Two classes (31 - 60 students)
Three classes (61 - 90 students)
Any larger groups will need 2 or more sessions.
Half class (up to 15 students)
One class (16 - 30 students)
Two classes (31 - 60 students)
Three classes (61 - 90 students)
Any larger groups will need 2 or more sessions.
On-site classroom facilities?
Our presentations and activities will be held in a student lab classroom.
Is there first aid on site?
At least one member of our team will be first aid trained per event.
Access for visitors with disabilities
We are fully wheel chair accessible and can accommodate other disabilities with notice in advance.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes, we have lots of previous experience with many types of Special Educational Needs, particularly ASD and ADHD.
Anything else?
Please let us know any additional requests or requirements for your trip.
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