Essential information
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Key Stage |
Key Stage 2
|
| Curriculum links | Astronomy, Science |
| Session times | Mondays and Thursdays |
| Capacity | 30 pupils per session |
| Price | £160 |
What's included?
Each Discovery Day includes a lunch space and a self-guided visit of our new Astronomers Take Over exhibition.
Here's what's included in a KS2 Discovery Day:
Unboxing the Universe science theatre show
Unboxing the Universe is an exciting live science theatre show that supports the KS2 science curriculum while inspiring curiosity, questioning and awe.
Through multisensory demonstrations and interactive moments, pupils explore key concepts in space, forces and light.
Pupils will investigate questions such as:
- How does light travel through space, and what can it tell us about distant stars and planets?
- What forces are needed to launch a rocket?
- Can anything travel faster than light?
- What really is a black hole?
Delivered live by a member of our Astronomy Team, the show encourages scientific enquiry, critical thinking and pupil-led questioning. Content is carefully pitched for KS2, with clear explanations, memorable demonstrations and opportunities for discussion.
Links to KS2 Science:
- Earth and Space
- Forces
- Light
- Working scientifically
Kindly supported by Bloomberg and CGI, and special thanks to Michael Edwards OBE.
Self-guided visit of our new exhibition, 'Astronomers Take Over'
Royal Observatory Greenwich is undergoing an astronomical transformation. While this is happening, the astronomers who work there have packed up and moved into the National Maritime Museum. This is your chance to meet the astronomers and ask them all the things you have always wanted to know about space. Be careful, though – the crates contain mysteries to uncover. You never know what you might find...
What you will see
Astronomers Take Over is split into zones where you can meet the team, ask your questions and try your hand at some science demonstrations.
This includes:
- Learning about the Sun-Earth-Moon system, with seasons, phases and eclipses all covered
- Exploring features of Mars, the adventures of Martian rovers and the people involved
- Entering immersive installations that will highlight the vastness of the Universe
- Completing a scavenger hunt for interesting objects that astronauts have taken to space
Lunch space
Each Discovery Day includes a lunch space for each class as part of the schedule.
Planetary Adventure planetarium show
Tour the Solar System and learn about the wide range of environments within it, the challenges of exploring this vast region, and what lies beyond!
Everything in the Solar System is nearby in an astronomical sense, but compared to life on Earth, it's vast and varied! A journey around the celestial neighbourhood will reveal some of its workings, and diverse environments including moons, asteroids, planets and more. No one show will be able to cover everything, so the audience will help the astronomer choose what to concentrate on.
Ready to book?
Access information
Please contact ROGEducation@rmg.co.uk if you have further questions, we're happy to help.
Do you have a visual story?
We have visual guides available for KS2 visits. Please contact the team at ROGEducation@rmg.co.uk if you require further information.
Are all spaces wheelchair accessible?
All spaces used in the National Maritime Museum are wheelchair accessible, although the lifts used to access the Lecture Theatre have size and weight limits. Contact ROGEducation@rmg.co.uk if you had further questions.
Do you have provision for blind or partially sighted audience members?
There is a hard copy of the presentation used in the Unboxing the Universe show, which can be used by an audience member to look at images close up if desired. If requested, certain props can be touched or handled before or after the show by blind or partially sighted audience members. Please let us know in advance of your visit, and we can ensure staff and materials are prepared for your student!
Where can I find further information?
Please explore our accessibility web page. You can also email ROGEducation@rmg.co.uk.
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