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Virtual field trip

Observing the night sky

Grade level:
Grade 6 to 10 (Ontario)
Elementary cycle 3 to Secondary cycle 2 (Quebec)
Fee:
$140
Duration:
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
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The silhouette of a woman standing by a telescope under a dark blue starry sky, with a serene lake and tree-lined shore in the background.

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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