Science Dome

Equipment Available 6 metre dome for indoor use and 2m screen

Aims of the ‘Science Dome’ To provide a different learning experience Linked to classroom teaching and Key Stages Interaction with children is important with outside the dome activities. Covering a wide range of science subjects Providing a black out classroom and a different domain.

Programmes link to Key Stages Stars and Planets (Physical Processes) Earth and Dinosaur Show (Materials) Rocks and Fossils (Materials and Ecosystems) Light and Dark (Physical processes and RE/S) Under the Sea (Circles of Life) Environment, Road Safety (Humans)

Current Programmes ‘Solar System Tour’ ‘Space Exploration’ ‘Rocks Fossils and Dinosaurs’ The shows consist of using the dome, parachutes and outside interaction Programmes could be partial constructed by the school in advance to reflect current classroom subjects.

Programme Construction Using modules available

‘Fossils & Dinosaurs’ Introduction talk Fossils talk. Walk through Dinosaur-land Time Parachute based on geological time 15 minute

‘Fossils & Dinosaurs’ Introduction talk (slides including 3D) --10 minutes Fossils talk --10 minutes including range of fossils and dinosaur models. Walk through Dinosaur-land (10 minutes)

Additional information on Website See new website for construction of programme on

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