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Solar System Adventures: The Planets
Journey through space to visit the planets of our solar system and find out what makes them unique.
In this exciting adventure across our solar system, students will journey around our blazing Sun, through the rings of Saturn, across the dusty red surface of Mars and beyond, as they learn about the planets orbiting the Sun.
This planetarium show is presented live by a museum educator, and is designed for students in lower primary school to get excited about what lies beyond Earth.
Students will experience
The night sky as viewed from Earth, with stars, constellations, planets and the moon
Flying through the solar system, through the rings of Saturn, and around the Sun
What makes each planet unique, such as the storms of Jupiter, the thick hot atmosphere of Venus and the ancient volcanoes on Mars
Students will learn
That the solar system is made up of planets, moons and other things that orbit around our sun.
That the sun is a star like others in the sky, but much closer to us.
That there are eight planets in our solar system.
About some of the differences between planets in our solar system, including the weather, environment and other features.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 45 minutes
Student information
Years 1 to 2
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 150 students
Bookings
Planetarium
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
Science: Foundation to Level 2
Earth and Space Sciences
- 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. A sensory map of Melbourne Museum can be found on our Visual Stories page where step-by-step visual and written access guides are available. 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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