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Hubble telescope’s image of star clusters formation
Join the stars in our Starlab.
Photo: NASA

Starlab student workshop (Victoria)

Information for teachers about the Starlab program for students from Prep to Year 6, including booking details.

Description

From an early age we begin to wonder about our place in the universe, especially after we have observed the night sky. Why can't we see the stars during the day? What causes day and night? Why does the Moon change shape? What are planets and where can I find them?

Using our portable planetarium, supplied by Questacon, we can take students on a journey of discovery beyond the Earth without leaving the school.

We are also able to train teachers to use the Starlab dome. Trained teachers can then hire the dome from us to use as required within their school. Contact us for more details.

Students find out who studies space and how they do it, and explore:

  • the Earth's relationship to the sun, the solar system and stars
  • why it gets dark at night and effects of the movement of the Earth
  • how the seasons are created by the sun and the moving Earth and why winter light is different to summer light
  • phases of the Moon
  • the planets of our solar system and all about the Milky Way
  • constellations of stars, including navigation and interpretations from different cultures.

Details

This session is suitable for students from Prep to Year 2 and runs for 30 minutes. Bookings are essential.

Location Minimum cost per session Maximum no. of students per session Minimum cost per day
CSIROSEC, Highett A$100 30 n/a
Lab on Legs: Metro A$150 30 A$460
Lab on Legs: Regional A$175 30 A$600

 

This session is suitable for students from Years 3-6 and runs for 60 minutes. Bookings are essential.

Location Minimum cost per session Maximum no. of students per session Minimum cost per day
CSIROSEC, Highett A$150 30 n/a
Lab on Legs: Metro A$180 30 A$460
Lab on Legs: Regional A$200 30 A$600

Regional schools should call to discuss tour details and availability of programs.

In 2009, most sessions and bookings are GST free. The exceptions are bookings for which the cost per student is greater than A$12.50, so GST applicability will be determined on the day of the booking based on the number of students in attendance.

Requirements

For Lab on Legs visits, we require:

  • access to the presentation room one hour prior to the first session
  • access to the presentation room one hour after the last session
  • a space 7 metres x 7 metres x 3.5 metres (indoors)
  • 1 power point.

Find out about other programs run by the CSIRO Science Education Centre (Victoria).

 

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Fast facts

  • A 30 - 60 minute show about astronomy for students from Prep to Year 6
  • Available at our centre in Highett or at your school
  • Bookings are essential

Primary Contact

Education Enquiries (Victoria)
Phone: 61 3 9252 6387 
Fax: 61 3 9252 6256 

Location

CSIRO Education, Victoria
Graham Rd
Highett VIC 3190
Australia