Incursions

Year 2 School Incursions

We come to you for a day incursion – up to max of 3 classes of Year 2’s.

Your students will do hands-on activities on a rotational basis (max 15 children in each group) covering topics related to the 2026 Science curriculum: – Earth and Space Sciences – “recognise 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”

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.

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: What Planet is that? (40 min)
Students participate in walking a scaled solar system, learning the order of the planets and a mnemonic to remember them. They’ll discover fun facts about each planet and participate in a matching fact quiz

IESD: Celestial Cartographers (40 min)
Students will learn about some of the 88 constellations in the earth 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.

IESE: Echoes of the Sun: Scopes & Auroras (40 min)
Students safely observe the Sun through sun spotters and an iPad-linked telescope. They then learn about how Auroras occur.

Year 5 School Incursions

We come to you for a day incursion – up to max of 3 classes of Year 5/6’s.

Your students will do hands-on activities on a rotational basis (max 15 children in each group) covering topics related to the Yr 5 2026 Science curriculum.

Yr 5/6 IESA Survival on the Moon
Learn more about the moon and do a NASA-designed activity to see if you and your friends would survive a crash on the moon.

Yr 5/6 IESB Cosmic Mission Exploring the Solar System
Students will learn about the solar system by creating a scaled planet walk, learning the order of the planets and a mnemonic to remember them. They’ll discover fun facts about each planet while participating in a fact Quiz.

Yr 5/ IESC: Solar Detectives: Safe Sun Viewing and Aurora Wonders
Weather permitting, students get the opportunity to look at the sun in real time safely using an Observatory telescope with a safe solar filter on it. At no stage does the student look at the sun. At all times, there is an emphasis on safely looking at the Sun, and students are instructed to never look at the Sun through any other telescope. They then engage in a discussion explaining some of the sun’s activities including Auroras and how they are formed.

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.