STEM Astronomy

This kit contains a Homestar Flux portable planetarium, a DIY rocket kit with balloon and alka seltzer rockets, four Merge Cubes, and a Sphero RVR robot. The kit also contains an activity guide with a broad range of programs you could run for all ages.

Suitable for ages 6+

*This kit is not a Curriculum aligned resource.

Activities include:

• Storytelling under the stars with a portable planetarium
• Making your own alka seltzer powered rocket or balloon rockets
• Exploring the solar system in Augmented Reality (AR) with a Merge cube
• Programming a rover to explore Mars

Note that to use the Sphero RVR and Merge Cube, you will require devices that are not included (eg. tablets/iPads/phones). We include small quantities of consumables (alka seltzer and balloons), however you may need to supplement these.

Cost

$85 (GST inclusive) for a 2-week loan

Delivery

Kits will be delivered by post. We pay for posting the kit to you, you pay for return postage. Other arrangements may be possible upon booking.

Please read our booking and cancellation policy before proceeding.