Resource person: info@nanaimoscience.org

Location: Nanaimo Science Studio @ Country Club Mall | 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 1W1

Description:

With Special Guest: Nanaimo Astronomy Society!

 

In this session, grades 4-7 students will experience an exciting astronomy evening designed to deepen their understanding of the cosmos. As part of the evening’s activities, students will explore the stars, constellations, and the night sky’s changes throughout the year. They’ll learn about celestial navigation and how ancient cultures used the stars for guidance. Through hands-on activities like identifying star patterns, and observing the Moon’s phases, students will connect the science of astronomy with cultural stories and traditions. This evening will give them a closer look at how the movement of celestial bodies affects time, seasons, and the life on Earth.

This program covers BC Science Curriculum including:

Big ideas:

• The motions of Earth and the moon cause observable patterns that affect living and non-living things
• What changes are caused by the movements of Earth and the moon
• The solar system is part of the Milky Way, which is one of billions of galaxies.

Competencies:

• The effect of the relative positions of the sun, moon and Earth including local fisrt peoples perspective
• force of gravity
• the overall scale, structure, and age of the universe
• the position, motion, and components of our solar system in our galaxy

Available spots: 6

Price: $28.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 8 - 12 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: If you are planning to use allotment money to pay for this program, please select the offline payment option at checkout. Please be aware that Nanaimo Science will only issue refunds for withdrawals requested 2 weeks prior to the program start date. Please review our Withdrawal and Refund Policy in the Terms and Conditions. Please be aware that Nanaimo Science will only issue refunds for withdrawals requested 2 weeks prior to the program start date. Please review our Withdrawal and Refund Policy in the Terms and Conditions.

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