Essential information
| Location |
Online
|
|---|---|
| Key Stage |
Key Stage 2
|
| Curriculum links | Astronomy, Science |
| Session length | 45 minutes |
| Session times | Tuesday, 10.30 |
| Session dates | 8 September, 6 October, 3 November, 1 December, 5 January, 2 February, 2 March, 13 April, 4 May, 8 June, 6 July |
| Capacity | Up to 30 pupils per session |
| Price | £15 |
Session overview
In this discounted workshop from Royal Observatory Greenwich, multiple classes from different schools can join our astronomer for a workshop in a webinar style. Classes will use a combination of sound, film, and polls to explore different scientific concepts.
Students will:
- Investigate the Sun, Earth and Moon System, including the similarities, differences and relative size and shape of these objects
- Understand how the motion of the Sun, Earth and Moon relates to the concept of time (day, month, year)
- Discover what astronomical phenomena occur as the Sun, Earth and Moon move in relation to each other
Students will have the opportunity to respond to astronomers' questions via polls, and teachers will have the opportunity to send a question in advance from their class.
The session finishes up with a question-and-answer segment, so students have the opportunity to ask any questions they have. Post-session activities will also be supplied for your students to try afterwards and test what they have learned.
The session will run on Zoom, with cameras and microphones switched off for the duration of the workshop.
Materials for the workshop, joining instructions, and a link to submit questions in advance will be sent to the lead teacher up to a week before the session.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a digital workshop session?
In our workshops, one of our astronomers will take a look at some of the biggest topics in space science and astronomy. These curriculum-linked sessions include a number of interactive elements such as video clips and demonstrations to help explain some of the more challenging scientific concepts.
How much does the session cost?
Workshop webinars cost £15 for a group of up to 30 students. You will be joined by classes from other schools.
Who develops and runs the sessions?
The sessions are run by our real astronomers, so there is always an expert available to ask any questions. Our content is developed by the astronomy education team in collaboration with our teacher forum. All sessions are tested and evaluated with the teacher forum and also with school groups to ensure that the content developed is exactly what teachers are looking for and what students will thoroughly enjoy!
Are there activities that can follow on from the digital session?
Yes - lots! Royal Observatory Astronomers have been developing educational resources to support learning in the classroom from early years through to post-16. From animated videos, classroom activities and even movement podcasts, each resource has been designed around the national curriculum.
All astronomy and science resources
On our website, you will also find information about our Teacher Forum and free teacher training sessions (both onsite and online).
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