Cosmos in the Classroom - Mobile Inflatable Planetarium

Bayfordbury Observatory School Workshop

We can visit your school in: London & South East, East of England

Why book 'Cosmos in the Classroom - Mobile Inflatable Planetarium' with Bayfordbury Observatory

Step into the captivating world of astronomy with our thrilling planetarium shows, designed to ignite the curiosity of students from early years to A Levels. Our interactive presentations promise an unforgettable journey through the cosmos, inspiring a love for science education among pupils of all ages.

Tailoring our shows to align seamlessly with curriculum requirements or specific areas of interest, we offer a versatile selection of experiences. Choose from our three standard shows, each adaptable to suit any age group. For secondary students, delve deeper with our extended versions of the standard shows or opt for a bespoke experience based on University of Hertfordshire astrophysics research upon special request.

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What activities are available during this educational workshop?

We have the following standard shows available as well as bespoke shows upon request.
-Earth, Sun, Moon
-Tour of the Solar System
-Tour of the Sky and Universe

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Physics topics: Space physics (KS3/4), Earth and space.

Inspire your pupils to learn about and develop a deeper understanding of space science and astronomy through our engaging planetarium shows catered to topics in the curriculum such as the "Tour of Our Solar System" which directly aids the Year 2 and Year 5 Earth and Space topic with fresh learning as well as consolidating previous knowledge.

What size groups do you cater for?

The maximum capacity of the planetarium is 30 students plus up to 4 teachers. The amount of classes seen per day varies with session length. The school is able to decide amount and length of shows. 40 minutes is the recommended show length to gain highest impact, however, we can offer longer, more in depth shows, or shorter, brief shows.

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

The planetarium is NOT wheel chair accessible due to the entrance being zipped at the bottom. Seating is on mainly on the floor, with room for 1 or 2 chairs if needed for accessibility reasons.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We have extensive experience working with a variety of Special Educational Needs, particularly ASD and ADHD.

Anything else?

Please let us know if there are any additional needs and requirements.

Who are Bayfordbury Observatory?

Bayfordbury Observatory is a part of the University of Hertfordshire where undergraduate and postgraduate Astrophysics students are taught how to use telescopes and software at one of the largest teaching observatories in the UK. When the observatory is not being used for teaching, we welcome various public and private groups for events. We aim to make the wonders of space and astronomy accessible and engaging for people of all ages.