A trip around the sun
K to Grade 1 (Ontario)
Preschool to Elementary cycle 1 (Quebec)
$10 per student
60 minutes
Dates offered: October 1, 2024 to May 30, 2025
Max. group size: 30
What is our primary source of heat and light? How do the daily and seasonal cycles of the Earth affect everyday life? Students will answer these questions and more with a trip to the museum’s inflatable planetarium. They will discover the technologies that allow Canadians to enjoy our seasons. They will also be introduced to the concepts of heat, light, day, and night, as they explore the changing seasons.
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Lesson plan
Consult this lesson plan for ideas to extend the learning—and the fun!
Curriculum links
Kindergarten:
- Belonging and contributing
- Self-Regulation and well-being
- Demonstrating literacy and mathematics behaviours
- Problem-solving and innovating
Grade 1:
- Science and technology – Earth and space systems: Daily and seasonal changes
Preschool:
- To construct their understanding of the world
Elementary cycle 1:
- Science and technology – Earth and space: Systems and interaction
Fees
$10 per student. Please note a minimum fee of $150 applies.
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.
*Program includes free admission for one adult for every four students. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 10 students. Any additional adults not included in the program fee will be required to pay the regular visitor fee at admission and will not be able to participate in the program. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.
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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