Key Stage 2

National Science and Engineering Week.

Twilight Visit.

Young Engineers K'Nex Challenge.

12th - 21st March 2010
Each year The Centre offers a special activity for NSEW and for
Key Stage 2 pupils this is a spectacular science show with a topical theme.  The show will be educational, fun and requiring 'volunteer' audience participation!


For 2010 the show is 'Extreme Earth':
A journey along Earth's timeline; discovering its explosive beginnings; experiencing some of its extreme events (earthquakes, storms and floods); exploring The Earth today and predicting its future.

Cost and How to Book
Science Show, Bridge Building and Hands-On Exhibits (indoors and out)
£5.25 per pupil

ALL supervising adults free of charge.

The show lasts approximately 35 minutes and will take place at intervals throughout the day in the geodesic dome.
 
This is always a very popular time for schools to visit and places are limited.  We recommend that you contact The Centre to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you are planning your own science week at a different time please enquire as to the availability of this show.

Visiting The Centre after normal daylight hours 'The Observatory in the Dark' is an exciting experience for everyone.  A Twilight Visit is a year round option but if the emphasis for your visit is astronomy, then it is best to book between October - March.

The group will have a worthwhile visit, regardless of the weather, but viewing through a telescope can only take place if conditions are favourable. 

Groups arrive at whatever time suits them mid / late afternoon or early evening and usually the timetable for the visit is as follows:

Arrive to explore the hands-on exhibits in the main corridor.  The outdoor exhibits may / may not be accessible depending on light levels.
Tea will then be available consisting of jacket potato with cheese and beans, muffin, piece of fruit and a drink. (other options can be discussed with the cafe manager).
The atmospheric Telescope Tour will then take place led by science centre staff - with actual viewing through a historic telescope subject to weather conditions.

Cost
Admission, Hands-on exhibits, Catering and Telescope Tour
£9.25 per pupil, minimum charge for 20.
All Supervising adults admission FREE, catering £4 pp if required.

Important Information
Twilight Visits require particular regard for Health and Safety, especially if the visit is completely after sunset.  Risk Assessments are available.

Everyone should wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions and remember that the temperature can drop rapidly and there is no heating in the telescope domes. Pupils can bring a torch if they have one (preferably red light for astronomy, but not essential).

The visit will proceed regardless of weather conditions and viewing through a telescope is not guaranteed.  The telescopes cannot see through cloud, nor can they be set up quickly if there is a brief break in cloud cover.

On Tuesday 18th May 2010 The Centre is delighted to once again be the venue for the East Sussex Area Final of the Young Engineers K'Nex Challenge.
If you attend a school in East Sussex and are in Years 4,5 or 6 (approx pupils aged 7 - 11) you can enter and represent your school.

Please contact
Janet Czajkowska of Science & Technology Plus
135 Malvern Way
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3PT
Tel: 01424 425045