Program description
People have been marveling at the night sky for millennia; it is a source of wonder for people of all ages and cultures. Through a series of fun challenges, students will learn about the celestial objects and phenomena that can be observed with our own eyes or with the help of a telescope.
This program is virtual via Zoom. We have implemented the following measures to ensure that our virtual programming is safe and secure:
- Waiting room to prevent uninvited guests from joining the meeting
- Controls in place to control if and when students can chat and share content
- End-to-end encryption to ensure proper security
- Recording of program is not permitted by any party
Curriculum links
This program will cover the following curriculum-related topics and themes across a range of grade levels. The content can be adapted, based on the needs of the group.
| Astronomy | Light |
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Celestial Objects Identification of celestial bodies and their relationships within our solar system. |
Properties of Light Characteristics and properties of light and their impact on how we perceive the universe and the operation of a telescope. Behaviour of Light Reflection and refraction in a telescope to produce magnification. |
| Technology | Other |
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Historical Technologies Celestial navigation technologies. Technologies for space observation Technologies used for observing space such as telescopes and satellites. |
Social Studies Historical and cultural interpretations of constellations observable from Earth. Art Capturing the wonders of space in art and photography. |
Teacher tips
An educator from the museum will connect with your classroom using videoconferencing software. Through your web camera and the chat feature, the educator will see and interact with the students throughout the session. See the attached document for tips and tricks for connecting with your class.
PLANNING YOUR VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP (PDF)
After you book your program, we will provide information about the program set up and any supplies you/your students will need to maximize your experience.
Fee
$140
We request a maximum of 30 students or one classroom per session, in order maximize the educator’s ability to interact with your students.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through our Online Reservation Request Form.
You can also connect directly to our Customer Relations team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
- View other programs related to Sciences, Space
- View other programs for: Grade 6 - Grade 10 (Ontario) or Elementary Cycle 3 - Secondary Cycle 2 (Quebec)