Observing the night sky
Grade 6 to 10 (Ontario)
Elementary cycle 3 to Secondary cycle 2 (Quebec)
$140
60 minutes
Dates offered: September 15, 2024 to August 29, 2025
Max. group size: 30
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 offered virtually 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.
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
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
Fees
$140 per session. We request a maximum of 30 students or one classroom per session, in order maximize the educator’s ability to interact with your students.
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.
You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
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