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Earth & Space Science
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STARLAB Portable Planetarium Programmes
Inside the inflatable dome of the STARLAB planetarium, students will be taken on a simulated journey through space and time to experience the wonders of our Universe.
Level: Primary 1 to JC 2
Duration: 1 hour, Time: 9.30 am or 2.30 pm, Capacity: 20 min; 40 max
STARLAB is a real planetarium, when inflated it requires a room at least 7m by 7m and a 3.5m ceiling. It brings the delights of the night sky to students during the day. It comprises a star projector and an inflatable dome. It can be used to present a large variety of exciting planetarium lessons for various age groups.
| Exploring the Solar System - NEW! |
| Description |
Using interactive demonstrations, this lecture explores various aspects and characteristics of solar system planets, asteroids and comets. Also learn about some of the new discoveries and reclassifications such as the reasons behind why Pluto is a dwarf planet. |
| Mode of Delivery |
Lecture Demonstration |
| Target Audience |
Pri 1 to JC 2
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.) |
| Topic |
The solar system, orbits, gravity, mass, solar energy, rockets and space exploration |
| Group size |
80 minimum, 200 maximum |
| Duration |
1.5 hours |
| Time |
9.30am or 2.30pm |
| Course Fee |
Free (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members) |
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| Rambling the Night Sky |
| Description |
This evening programme features a talk on the basics of stargazing, identification of stars and constellations and our understanding of the night sky. Weather permitting, there will be an outdoor session where students can view night sky objects through Science Centre's observatory telescopes. Objects commonly seen include the planets Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter, The moon and various star clusters. Not all objects are visible at the same time of year.
Visit Science Centre's Stargazing Website for more information on visible planets and other astronomical events: |
| Mode of Delivery |
Stargazing Session |
| Target Audience |
Primary 3 to Secondary 4
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.) |
| Topic |
Astronomy and stargazing, Telescopes, The solar system |
| Group size |
20 minimum, 60 maximum |
| Duration |
2.5 hours |
| Time |
7.30pm |
| Course Fee |
Free |
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| STARLAB: Seasons and Stars |
| Description |
Explore the bright stars and constellations of the night sky. Experience the changes that occur in the sky as Earth travels its one year orbit around the Sun. Learn about the reason for seasons as well as how to identify the stars and constellations associated with different times of the year. |
| Target Audience |
Pri 1 to JC 2
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.) |
| Topic |
Constellations, Star names, Stories/mythology, Earth’s tilt, Seasons |
| Group size |
20 minimum, 40 maximum |
| Duration |
1 hour |
| Time |
9.30am or 2.30pm |
| Course Fee |
$5 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members) |
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| STARLAB: Earth and the Planets |
| Description |
Take a tour through the solar system and visit the eight main planets and observe their unique physical characteristics. Learn how to identify planets in the night sky with your own eyes. Also, explore the interaction between the Sun, Earth and Moon which results in events such as eclipses and the phases of the moon and form the basis of how we measure time. |
| Target Audience |
Pri 1 to JC 2
(Content will be adjusted according to the level of the students.) |
| Topic |
Planets, the Sun, day and night, phases of the moon, eclipses, time, light and shadow. |
| Group size |
20 minimum, 40 maximum |
| Duration |
1 hour |
| Time |
9.30am or 2.30pm |
| Course Fee |
$5 (Admission fee to Science Centre applies to Non-Institutional School Members) |
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