School visits 2023 - 24 Bookings are now open for the 2023-2024 academic year! Due to the popularity of our programme, our KS2 Discovery Day programme is fully booked for the 2023 Autumn term. Slots are still available on our EYFS and Secondary programme. There is also availability for Planetarium show only sessions, as well as for our Digital Outreach programme for all key stages. Bookings for January to July 2024 are now open for all Key Stages. To keep up to date on announcements, sign up to our Schools Newsletter. At the Royal Observatory Greenwich we want to inspire and assist in the learning of all things space and astronomy! On this page you find information about our schools programme, our free classroom activities and digital resources, along with opportunities for teachers and students to get more involved with our programmes. If you're interested in maritime, history, and art school sessions, you can check out the other learning programmes at other Royal Museums Greenwich sites here. Image Royal Observatory onsite schools programme Bookings for our onsite schools programme for Autumn term 2023 are open! Take a look at our onsite programme to see what sessions we have on offer. If you would like to visit in 2024, bookings for this will open in October 2023. Digital outreach programme For schools that might not be able to visit us, we'll be offering digital outreach sessions in 2023-24. Take a look at our online outreach programme to see what we have on offer. Onsite sessions - find out more Digital sessions - find out more Image Ready to book a school session? If you already know what sessions you'd like to book, here are some quick links to get your booking with us underway. Booking a digital session Booking an onsite session What's new Here's a selection of new things we've been working on this past year! Think Space Lectures Listen to astrophysicists from across the UK talk about cutting edge research in space science Pluto and the Dwarf Planets Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explore Pluto and explain why it's not considered a planet anymore. Astronomy Ambassadors Group Meet other like-minded young people between 16 and 21 years old and become a part of the Royal Observatory's future Space and astronomy highlights in 2023 Want to know what to see in the night sky in 2023? Royal Observatory astronomers pick out the must-see moments Our Sun Join astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich to find out more about our life-giving star. Teacher opportunities and training Find out how to connect with us and what we can offer you Sign up to our mailing list Be the first to find out about the development of our schools programme and new learning resources. Teacher Forum Find out more about our Teacher Forum for primary and secondary education Free teacher training with the Royal Observatory Greenwich We offer free training for teachers and trainee teachers Online FREE Primary Teacher Training Course The science learning team have teamed up with FutureLearn to create our first ever online course designed specifically for teachers and teachers in training at primary level. Online FREE Secondary Teacher Training Course The science learning team have teamed up with FutureLearn once again, to create an online course designed specifically for teachers and teachers in training at secondary level. Networks and forums Find out more about networks for presenters and forums for teachers and community leaders at Royal Museums Greenwich Student opportunities and further learning Check out the resources and experiences we have on offer for your students to help them explore astronomy further Royal Observatory Greenwich Schools Podcasts The astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich have a large selection of podcasts for you to choose from. Whether your interest is in the current night sky, cutting edge science or the career path of people working in the industry there will be something to suit. Astronomy Ambassadors Group Meet other like-minded young people between 16 and 21 years old and become a part of the Royal Observatory's future Astronomy blog Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team Think Space Lectures Listen to astrophysicists from across the UK talk about cutting edge research in space science Work Experience Gain valuable skills with work experience at Royal Museums Greenwich Astronomy careers information If you're interested in a career in astronomy or space science we'd love to help you get started. Astronomy and science learning resources Find all of our classroom activities and animated videos here Filters… School subject - Any -ArtAstronomyBusiness studiesCareers educationCommunicationDesign & technologyDramaGeographyHistoryLeisure & tourismLiteracyMathsMusicScience Key stage - Any -Early Years Foundation StageP Scales 4-7P Scales 8-10P Scales 1-3SENDKey Stage 1Key Stage 2Key Stage 3Key Stage 4GCSEPost-16 Resource Type - Any -Classroom activityCoursework notesGallery trailLesson plansTeacher notesVideo Search keywords Applied FiltersAstronomy Video Our Sun Join astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich to find out more about our life-giving star. Key Stage: Key Stage 4, GCSE, Post-16 Subject: Astronomy, Science Video Pluto and the Dwarf Planets Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explore Pluto and explain why it's not considered a planet anymore. Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 Subject: Astronomy, Science Video Great Galaxies Join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich as they explore the structure of our home galaxy, and look at other galaxies in the Universe. Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Post-16 Subject: Astronomy, Science Video Our Mighty Moon Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explain how solar and lunar eclipses occur and they learn a bit more about how the Moon produces the tides on the Earth. Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 Subject: Astronomy, Science Gallery trail KS4 (and Post-16) trail Download and print our ROG school trail for KS4, (also suitable for Post-16 students) to support your class trip during the self-facilitated part of your visit. Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Post-16 Subject: Astronomy, Science Gallery trail KS3 trail Download and print our ROG school trail for KS3, to support your class trip during the self-facilitated part of your visit. Key Stage: Key Stage 3 Subject: Astronomy, Science Gallery trail KS2 trail Download and print our ROG school trail for KS2, to support your class trip during the self-facilitated part of your visit. Key Stage: Key Stage 2 Subject: Astronomy, Science First Prev Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next Last