Outreach - for schools, colleges and the public
Telescopes as Time Machines
Telescopes as Time Machines is an interactive session on astronomy and telescopes. It was launched earlier this year in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy: 400 years of the telescope. It includes a presenter led full dome video show (planetarium show) and interactive activities in the grounds of Alston Observatory. It is suitable for school groups (age 14 to18) and general public audiences. Sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time, starting at at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm and lasting 2 hours. For more information or to book your group onto this session email gmhwilkins@uclan.ac.uk. Maximum group size is 25. For more information see the Alston Observatory website.
Rocket Physics
Rocket Physics is a portable interactive science workshop designed for KS2 students, however it could be adapted for KS3 students. It addresses concepts from the KS2 science syllabus and promotes physics as exciting and interesting. The workshop can be presented in a lecture theatre, classroom or hall and benefits from extra space. For more information or to book your group onto this session email gmhwilkins@uclan.ac.uk.
Molecularium and the physics of soft materials
Students experience a full dome video show of Molecularium as well as a presenter led session on the physics of soft materials. The students are required to participate in the demonstrations and will be working in teams to try and classify different soft materials. This show is aimed at KS2 and KS3. ‘Molecularium and the physics of soft materials’ runs at Alston Observatory near Preston. For more information or to book your group onto this session email gmhwilkins@uclan.ac.uk. Maximum group size is 25.
