CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Programs are framed around key inquiry questions and provide opportunities for students to apply curricular competencies such as observation and questioning while developing a more in-depth understanding of key content areas. We are committed to a respectful and holistic approach to Indigenous knowledge by acknowledging the First Peoples' Principles of Learning.

Ideas:
Observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.
Light and sound can be produced and their properties can be changed.

Content:
Natural and artificial sources of light.
Properties of light depend on their source and the objects with which they interact.
Common objects of the sky.
The knowledge of First Peoples.

CURRICULUM COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Questioning and predicting
 - Demonstrate curiosity and a sense of wonder about the world.
Planning and conducting
 - Safely manipulate materials to test ideas and predictions.
Processing and analyzing data and information
 - Compare observations with predictions through discussion.
Evaluating
 - Consider some consequences of their actions on the environment.
Communicating
 - Communicate observations and ideas using oral or written language, drawing, or role-play.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

(Times below include a lunch break)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $21.75
- Our Night Sky (Planetarium)
- Day in Space or Think Like a Scientist (GroundStation Canada)
- Secrets of the Sky or This Little Light of Mine (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $15.25
- Our Night Sky (Planetarium)
- Day in Space or Think Like a Scientist (GroundStation Canada)
(approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $16.50
- Our Night Sky (Planetarium)
- Secrets of the Sky or This Little Light of Mine (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours)

Planetarium Show & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $10.00
- Our Night Sky (Planetarium)
(approximately 2 hours) 

PLANETARIUM SHOW

Our Night Sky
The night sky is full of observable patterns and cycles. Constellations change with the seasons; planets become visible and even the length of the night changes. We will introduce local patterns that occur in the sky; the appearance of the moon and stars at night, seasonal constellations, the Sun, and how they affect living things.

GROUNDSTATION CANADA SHOWS

Day in Space 
Introduce your students to the world of the International Space Station (ISS) where astronauts live and work. This live science show addresses the differences between living and working on Earth versus the microgravity environment of the ISS.

Think Like a Scientist 
What does an astronomer do and how do they make their discoveries? Students will be introduced to the scientific method and discover how astronomers use observation, questioning, predicting and analyzing to make new discoveries. This program is a great way to introduce the curricular competencies in a real-world application.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Secrets of the Sky
Students identify how animals, plants and humans react to the similarities and differences between day, night and the seasons. They will also make a sky-inspired, take-home craft.

This Little Light of Mine 
What is light and how do astronomers make use of its properties? Students will experiment with different tools and use observation and questioning skills to develop a better understanding of the properties of light and sources of natural and artificial light.

COSMIC COURTYARD EXHIBIT SPACE

Visit our space-themed, hands-on exhibit space. Students can enjoy a range of activities like morphing themselves into an alien, touching a Moon rock, trying to lift a meteorite and building a Mars rover. We suggest you bring several adult helpers to assist in reading and interpreting exhibits for younger children. While you explore the exhibit space why not try a scavenger hunt?

Looking for other options?
Contact [email protected] or 604.738.7827 ext. 241 to discuss all package options.

Pricing
All costs are per person (students and adults). One adult admission is free with every four students. Additional adults pay the same discounted rate as students.

Group Size
The minimum group size is 15 paid students. Maximum group sizes apply to workshops as space is limited.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Programs are framed around key inquiry questions and provide opportunities for students to apply curricular competencies such as observation and questioning while developing a more in-depth understanding of key content areas. We are committed to a respectful and holistic approach to Indigenous knowledge by acknowledging the First Peoples' Principles of Learning.

Science Curriculum
Ideas:
The motions of Earth and the moon cause observable patterns that affect living and non-living systems.

Content:
Local changes caused by Earth’s axis, rotation and orbit.
Effects of relative positions of the Sun, Moon and Earth including First People’s perspectives.
Phases of the Moon, tides, eclipses.

CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Questioning and predicting
 - Demonstrate curiosity about the natural world.
Planning and conducting
 - Make observations about living and non-living things in the local environment.
Processing and analyzing data and information
 - Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings.
Evaluating
 - Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of evidence.
Applying and innovating
 - Co-operatively design projects. 

Applied Designs, Skills and Technologies Curriculum 
Big Ideas:
Designs can be improved with prototyping and testing.
The choice of technology and tools depends on the task.

CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Understanding context
 - Gather information about or from potential users.
Ideating
 - Generate potential ideas and add to others’ ideas.
Prototyping
 - Construct a first version of the product, making changes to tools, materials, and procedures as needed.
Testing
 - Gather peer feedback and inspiration.
Sharing
 - Reflect on their design thinking and processes, and their ability to work effectively both as individuals and collaboratively in a group, including their ability to share and maintain a cooperative workspace.

PLANETARIUM SHOW

Exploring the Moon
Learn about the various scientific eras of studying and exploring the Moon, and what could be in store for the future of space travel and Canadian scientific contributions to astronomy.

GROUNDSTATION CANADA SHOWS

Planet Hunters 
Astronomers use their understanding of the relative position between a star and its planets to find planets beyond our solar system. Discover more about the planet-hunting techniques astronomers use on their quest to find signs of life in the universe.

Rocket Lab 
What goes up doesn't necessarily come down. How do rockets get up there in the first place? Students participate in this live demonstration of the basic principles of Newton's Laws of Motion and its use in rocketry.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Planet Mechanics
How does a better understanding of the Moon help fuel exploration? Students will learn about the relationship between the Earth, Sun and Moon, including Moon phases and tides and of the challenges humans would face living in a lunar environment.

Roving on the Moon
Students will apply their understanding of the Moon’s unique environment to begin an iterative design process to develop a plan and prototype model of their rover concept using Ozobot coding robots.

COSMIC COURTYARD EXHIBIT SPACE

Visit our space-themed, hands-on exhibit space. Students can enjoy a range of activities like morphing themselves into an alien, touching a Moon rock, trying to lift a meteorite and building a Mars rover. While you explore the exhibit space why not try a scavenger hunt?

PROGRAM OPTIONS

(Times below include a lunch break)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $21.75
- Exploring the Moon (Planetarium)
- Planet Hunters or Rocket Lab (GroundStation Canada)
- Planet Mechanics or Roving on the Moon (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $15.25
- Exploring the Moon (Planetarium)
- Planet Hunters or Rocket Lab (GroundStation Canada)
(approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $16.50
- Exploring the Moon (Planetarium)
- Planet Mechanics or Roving on the Moon (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours)

Planetarium Show & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $10.00
- Exploring the Moon (Planetarium)
(approximately 2 hours) 

Looking for other options?
Contact [email protected] or 604.738.7827 ext. 241 to discuss all field trip options.

Pricing
All costs are per person (students and adults). One adult admission free with every four students. Additional adults pay the same discounted rate as students.

Group Size
The minimum group size is 15 paid students. Maximum group sizes apply to workshops as space is limited.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Programs are framed around key inquiry questions and provide opportunities for students to apply curricular competencies such as observation and questioning while developing a more in-depth understanding of key content areas. We are committed to a respectful and holistic approach to Indigenous knowledge by acknowledging the First Peoples's Principles of Learning.

Ideas:
Earth materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources.
Machines are devices that transfer force and energy.

Content:
The rock cycle.
Local types of earth materials.
The nature of sustainable practices around BC’s resources.
Machines.

CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Questioning and predicting
 - Demonstrate a sustained curiosity about a scientific topic or problem of personal interest.
Planning and conducting
 - With support, plan appropriate investigations to answer their questions or solve problems they have identified.
Processing and analyzing data and information
 - Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and consideration of alternatives.
Evaluating
 - Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of evidence.
Communicating
 - Communicate ideas, explanations, and processes in a variety of ways.

PLANETARIUM SHOW

A Rock's Life
Join us for a virtual field trip to explore some of the unique geological features in our own backyard. We travel from Squamish to the Fraser River delta to illustrate what the rock cycle is and why it matters in your life. We will also explore how an understanding of Earth’s geology can take your learning out of this world.

GROUNDSTATION CANADA SHOWS 

Rocket Lab
What goes up doesn’t necessarily come down. How do rockets get up there in the first place? Students participate in this live demonstration of the basic principles of Newton’s Laws of Motion and their use in rocketry.

Think like a Geologist
How does a geologist know what they're looking at? How do they test the physical properties of rocks and minerals to help identify them? Students will learn how geologists apply the scientific method to identify rock samples and how that applies to their work.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS  

Space Launch Challenge
What do scientists and engineers do to make their ideas a reality? They use their knowledge of scientific concepts and rigorous experimentation. In this workshop, students will apply basic concepts of physics to design, prototype and launch a simple rocket.
NOTE: Students will work together in groups of three and each group is required to supply their own 2-litre plastic pop bottles.

Mining Quest
Using their understanding of the rock cycle and the thought processes geologists use in the field, students will look for clues to locate a potential source for Canadian diamonds.

COSMIC COURTYARD EXHIBIT SPACE

Visit our space-themed, hands-on exhibit space. Students can enjoy a range of activities like morphing themselves into an alien, touching a Moon rock, trying to lift a meteorite and building a Mars rover. While you explore the exhibit space why not try a scavenger hunt?

PROGRAM PACKAGE OPTIONS

(Times below include a lunch break.)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $21.75
- A Rock's Life (Planetarium)
- Rocket Lab or Think like a Geologist (GroundStation Canada)
- Space Launch Challenge or Mining Quest (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $15.25
- A Rock's Life (Planetarium)
- Rocket Lab or Think like a Geologist (GroundStation Canada)
(approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $16.50
-A Rock's Life (Planetarium)
- Space Launch Challenge or Mining Quest (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours)

GroundStation Canada, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $13.25
- Rocket Lab or Think like a Geologist (GroundStation Canada)
- Space Launch Challenge or Mining Quest (Workshop)
(approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes,)

Looking for other options?
Contact [email protected] or 604.738.7827 ext. 241 to discuss all options.

Pricing
All costs are per person (students and adults). One adult admission free with every four students. Additional adults pay the same discounted rate as students.

Group Size
The minimum group size is 15 paid students. Maximum group sizes apply to workshops as space is limited.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Programs are framed around key inquiry questions and provide opportunities for students to apply curricular competencies such as observation and questioning while developing a more in-depth understanding of key content areas. We are committed to a respectful and holistic approach to Indigenous knowledge by acknowledging the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning.

Ideas:
The solar system is part of the Milky Way, which is one of billions of galaxies.
Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.

Content:
Newton’s three laws of motion.
Effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
Overall scale, structure, and age of the universe.
The position, motion, and components of our solar system in our galaxy.
Extreme environments, including contributions of Canadians to exploration technology.

CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Questioning and predicting
 - Demonstrate a sustained curiosity about a scientific topic or problem of personal interest.
Planning and conducting
 - Choose appropriate data to collect to answer their questions.
Processing and analyzing data and information
 - Compare data with predictions and develop explanations for results.
Evaluating
 - Suggest improvements to their investigation methods.
Applying and innovating
 - Co-operatively design projects.
Communicating
 - Communicate ideas, explanations, and processes in a variety of ways.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS

Exploring Extremes
Discover how scientists use Earth-based environments as analogues for studying environments on other planets. During this show, we will go to one of Earth’s driest deserts, Antarctica’s largest sub-glacial lake and Pavilion Lake in our own backyard to look at how scientists use technology to study extreme environments.

The Universe 
Travel from Earth through our solar system and into the universe beyond our Milky Way galaxy. Students will be introduced to some of the recent discoveries that expand our understanding of the universe.

GROUNDSTATION CANADA SHOWS

Cosmic Glue
Hold onto your seats! We'll be discussing Newton's and Einstein's perspectives on gravity and how astronomers use gravity to study the universe.

Planet Hunters
Discover more about planet-hunting techniques astronomers use and their quest to find signs of life in the universe.

Rocket Lab 
What goes up doesn't necessarily come down. How do rockets get up there in the first place? Students participate in this live demonstration of the basic principles of Newton's Laws of Motion and their use in rocketry.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Extremophiles 
Does life exist beyond our solar system? By applying an understanding of the extremes that life on Earth can endure and the work of scientists searching for exoplanets (planets beyond our solar system), students will develop their own conclusions on whether alien life exists somewhere in the galaxy and what it might look like.

Space Launch Challenge 
What do scientists and engineers do to make their ideas a reality? They use their knowledge of scientific concepts and rigorous experimentation. In this workshop, students will apply basic concepts of physics to design, prototype and launch a simple rocket.
Note: groups of three students will work together and each group is required to supply their own 2-litre plastic pop bottles.

Introduction to Coding
An introduction into robotics and coding with LittleBits that will challenge students to program a rover. Introduce students to STEM-related activities to better enhance student learning and enrichment.

COSMIC COURTYARD EXHIBIT SPACE

Visit our space-themed, hands-one exhibit space. Students can enjoy a range of activities like morphing themselves into an alien, touching a Moon rock, trying to lift a meteorite and building a Mars rover. While you explore the exhibit space why not try a scavenger hunt?

PROGRAM OPTIONS

(Times below include a lunch break)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $21.75
- Exploring Extremes or The Universe (Planetarium)
- Cosmic Glue or Planet Hunters or Rocket Lab (GroundStation Canada)
- Extremophiles or Space Launch Challenge or Intro to Coding (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $15.25
- Exploring Extremes or The Universe (Planetarium)
- Cosmic Glue or Planet Hunters or Rocket Lab (GroundStation Canada)
(approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $16.50
- Exploring Extremes or The Universe (Planetarium)
- Extremophiles or Space Launch Challenge or Intro to Coding (Workshop)
(approximately 3 hours)  

Looking for other options?
Contact [email protected] or 604.738.7827 ext. 241 to discuss all package options.

Pricing
All costs are per person (students and adults.) One adult admission free with every four students. Additional adults pay the same discounted rate as students.

Group Size
The minimum group size is 15 paid students. Maximum group sizes apply to workshops as space is limited.

Social Studies and English Language Arts Focus

CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Social Studies
 - Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events, and compare the values, worldviews, and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places (perspective).

English Language Arts
Comprehend and connect (reading, listening, viewing)
 - Recognize and identify the role of personal, social, and cultural contexts, values, and perspectives in texts.
Create and communicate (writing, speaking, representing)
 - Transform ideas and information to create original texts.

PLANETARIUM SHOW

Stories in the Stars 
Constellations are more than just connect-the-dot shapes - they reveal stories told over centuries that connect us to the cultures that created them. While many familiar stories come from Greek and Roman mythology, almost every culture told stories. In this live show, our educators will weave you through time and place and through stories in the stars.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Constellation Storytelling 
Create your own myth and constellation story. In this interactive workshop, students will learn how to apply their knowledge of the story in the stars by creating their own constellation myth.

COSMIC COURTYARD EXHIBIT SPACE

Visit our space-themed, hands-one exhibit space. Students can enjoy a range of activities like morphing themselves into an alien, touching a Moon rock, trying to lift a meteorite and building a Mars rover. While you explore the exhibit space why not try a scavenger hunt?

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:

Programs are framed around key inquiry questions and provide opportunities for students to apply curricular competencies while developing a more in-depth understanding of key content areas. We are committed to a respectful and holistic approach to Indigenous knowledge by acknowledging the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning.

Ideas:
Social Studies: Religious and cultural practices that emerged during this period have endured and continue to influence people.
English Language Arts: Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.

Content:
Social Studies
 - Origins, core beliefs, narratives, practices, and influences of religions, including those indigenous to the Americas.
 - Scientific, philosophical, and technological developments.

English Language Arts
 - Story/text.
 - Strategies and processes.
 - Language features, structures, and conventions.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

(Times below include a lunch break)

Planetarium Show, Workshop & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $16.50
(approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)

Looking for other options?
Contact [email protected] or 604.738.7827 ext. 241 to discuss all package options

Pricing
All costs are per person (students and adults). One adult admission free with every four students. Additional adults pay the same discounted rate as students.

Group Size
The minimum group size is 15 paid students. Maximum group sizes apply to workshops as space is limited.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Programs are framed around key inquiry questions and provide opportunities for students to apply curricular competencies such as observation and questioning while developing a more in-depth understanding of key content areas. We are committed to a respectful and holistic approach to Indigenous knowledge by acknowledging the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning.

Ideas:
The formation of the universe can be explained by the Big Bang Theory. 

Content:
Formation of the universe including: the Big Bang Theory and the components of the universe over time.
Astronomical data and collection methods: different data types are collected and analyzed as evidence to support theories about the universe. 

CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Questioning and predicting
 - Demonstrate a sustained intellectual curiosity about a scientific topic or problem of personal interest.
Planning and conducting
 - Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with the evidence.
Evaluating.
 - Consider the changes in knowledge over time as tools and technologies have developed.
Applying and innovating
 - Consider the role of scientists in innovation.
Communicating
 - Express and reflect on a variety of experiences, perspectives and worldviews through the place. ​

PLANETARIUM SHOWS

Cosmology 101
How did it all begin? What is the Big Bang Theory and what does this theory suggest about an end to our universe? Are there universes other than the one we live in? How do scientists even attempt to answer these mind-blowing questions? We’ll talk about some of the biggest questions about the creation and future of the universe. Your students will leave with even more questions to explore.

Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Discover more about dark matter, from the Big Bang to the theorizing of dark matter’s existence, to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. Finally, learn about the role of scientists associated with Vancouver-based TRIUMF in current scientific breakthroughs.

Stars 
See stars like you’ve never seen them before. We will take you on a visually stunning journey through the life of a star, from its birth in a stellar nursery to the majestic pulse of a neutron star. 

GROUNDSTATION CANADA SHOWS

Planet Hunters
Discover more about planet-hunting techniques astronomers use and their quest to find signs of life in the universe.

Colour of Fire
Polaris, our North Star, is made mostly of hydrogen. Have you ever wondered how astronomers obtain such detailed information about stars which are so far away? This blazing 20-minute presentation demonstrates the use of spectroscopy and how it applies to astronomy. 

Cosmic Glue
Hold onto your seats! We'll discuss Newton's and Einstein's perspectives on gravity and how astronomers use gravity to study the universe. 

Science of the Impossible
Humans have tackled some pretty incredible challenges in space. Discover more about how math turns the science of the impossible into the science of the possible.

COSMIC COURTYARD EXHIBIT SPACE

Visit our space-themed, hands-on exhibit space. Students can enjoy a range of activities like morphing themselves into an alien, touching a Moon rock, trying to lift a meteorite and building a Mars rover. While you explore the exhibit space why not try a scavenger hunt?

PROGRAM OPTIONS

(Times below include a lunch break.)

Two Planetarium Shows, GroundStation Canada & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $23.75
- Pick Two: Cosmology 101, Phantom of the Universe, Stars (Planetarium)
- Cosmic Glue or Planet Hunters or Colour of Fire (GroundStation Canada)
- Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space
(approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes)

Planetarium Show, Two GroundStation Canada & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space​ $20.50
- Cosmology 101 or Phantom of the Universe or Stars (Planetarium)
- Pick Two: Cosmic Glue, Planet Hunters or Colour of Fire (GroundStation Canada)
- Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space
(approximately 3 hours) 

Planetarium Show, GroundStation Canada & Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space $15.25
- Cosmology 101 or Phantom of the Universe or Stars (Planetarium)
- Cosmic Glue or Planet Hunters or Colour of Fire (GroundStation Canada)
- Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space
(approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes) 

Looking for other options?
Contact [email protected] or 604.738.7827 ext. 241 to discuss all package options.

Pricing
All costs are per person (students and adults). One adult admission free with every four students. Additional adults pay the same discounted rate as students.

Group Size
The minimum group size is 15 paid students. Maximum group sizes apply to workshops as space is limited.