Incursions

Year 2 School Incursions

Your students will take part in a series of hands-on, rotating activities aligned with the 2026 Science curriculum topic Earth and Space Sciences, specifically:

Recognise that Earth is a planet in the solar system and identify patterns in the changing position of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars in the sky.

You can select two activities from the list below. We can accommodate and run these activities for up to 60 students on the day.

IESA: Cosmic Dance (40 min)
Students take part in a fun, active role play to explore how the Sun, Earth, and Moon move and interact, learning about orbit and rotation through movement and play. (weather permitting, look through our solar telescope; it has a filter that removes 99% of the solar rays, making it very safe to use.)

IESB: It’s Just a Phase (40min)
Students explore the Moon’s phases and its effects on Earth through interactive learning. They’ll model their knowledge of the phases using biscuits and take home a Moon diary to continue their observations.

IESC: Celestial Cartographers (40 min)
Students will learn about some of the 88 constellations in the Earth’s sky and make a constellation wheel to show some of these constellations. They will also be given a constellation checklist to take home to use.

IESD: What Planet is that? (40 min)
Students explore the solar system, learning the order of the planets and a mnemonic to remember them. They’ll discover fun facts about each planet and create their own scale model of the solar system.

High School Incursions and Community Groups

Our Presentations:

Our expert educators will lead captivating presentations tailored to different age groups. Through engaging demonstrations and multimedia resources, you will embark on a journey through the cosmos, discovering the mysteries of the universe and the importance of scientific inquiry.

Topics covered in our presentations include:

• The Sun & Aurora: Delve into the star at the centre of our solar system, learning about its structure, features, and importance to life on Earth.
• The Solar System: Take a tour of our celestial neighbourhood, discovering the planets, moons, and other fascinating objects that orbit the Sun.
• Space Exploration: Learn about humanity’s quest to explore space, from the early days of space travel to current missions exploring the depths of our universe.

Solar Telescopes:

Your students/members will also get to experience the thrill of observing the Sun up close with our state-of-the-art solar telescopes. Our telescopes are equipped with special filters that allow for safe viewing of the Sun’s surface, revealing sunspots, solar flares, and other dynamic phenomena.

During the incursion, students will have the opportunity to peer through the telescopes and witness the Sun in unprecedented detail. Our educators will provide insights into solar science and answer any questions students may have about our nearest star.