Year 1 Planetarium Visit

On Tuesday 18th April 2023, we would like to start our new topic ‘Above and Beyond’ with a
visiting Planetarium, which also links to the teaching of seasons in Science.

The children will be immersed in an inflatable dome, and will look at the wonders of the night
sky. They will learn about the movement of the earth, moon and other planets, relative to the
sun in our solar system, how and why the sky changes throughout the year and tour some of
the other bodies in our solar system. They will be able to explore the stars in a learning
environment that is out of this world.

Seated on the floor of the dome, children will have a 360-degree view of the night sky above them, including the planets, the moon, and the stars. This science-focused live show will be
delivered by Science Oxford staff and children will be asked questions to encourage
discussion around key topics to encourage higher-order thinking.

The cost of this activity is £5.00 per child. This can be paid either in cash or cheque (made
payable to Oxfordshire County Council) and should be handed directly to your class
teacher in an envelope with your child's name clearly written on