Blast Off: Mission to Mars
See how rockets work and explore pushes and pulls in an out-of-this-world adventure to Mars.
In this action-packed science show, young explorers discover how rockets work, what it takes to launch into space, and how we could one day travel all the way to Mars. With exciting demonstrations and roaring launches, students will be inspired to reach for the stars!
Students will experience
- A show themed around a journey to Mars, exploring push and pull forces along the way.
- Live demonstrations of how rockets work.
- What it might be like to be in space.
- Discussion and demonstrations about landing on Mars.
Students will learn
- That push forces get rockets moving.
- That gravity pulls things down towards Earth.
- About life in space in the International Space Station.
- To think of themselves as scientists and problem solvers who might one day be involved in space exploration.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 30 minutes
Student information
Years 1 to 2
Maximum 100 students
Bookings
Science show
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
Science: Foundation to Level 2
Physical sciences
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Pushes and pulls are forces that can change an object’s movement or shape and can be represented in terms of strength and direction (VC2S2U11)
Earth and space sciences
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Earth is one of 8 planets in our solar system; observing the sky reveals patterns in the changing positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars (VC2S2U08)
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund
The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.
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