UWS Observatory community engagement programs

For Primary Schools

Our activities for primary schools are designed to be as interactive as possible, so that children learn by doing.  The program is tailored to the primary school curriculum.  Topics include: The Sun, the Moon, the Solar System, the Earth and its Surroundings, etc. A program can also be tailored to suit the particular needs of the school.

Day programs are normally run between 10.00am - 2.00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The above programs are run at UWS Observatory at the Werrington North Campus and comply with the NSW Department of Education & Training syllabuses.

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For Secondary Schools

Special programs tailored to the science/astronomy curriculum for Years 7 - 10 can be arranged for secondary schools.

The above programs are run at UWS Observatory at the Werrington North Campus and comply with the NSW Department of Education & Training syllabuses.

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For HSC Students

The astronomy programs deal with the Cosmic Engine (Year 11) and Astrophysics (Year 12).  The programs are tailored to the needs of teachers and students.

The above programs are run at UWS Observatory at the Werrington North campus and comply with NSW Department of Education and Training sylabusses.

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Astronomy for Teachers

Workshops and seminars on astronomy education are run from time to time for teachers and other educators.

The above programs are run at UWS Observatory at the Werrington North Campus.

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For Community Groups

Astronomy Nights and special astronomy programs are run on a regular basis for the general public, community groups (Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Cubs, Probus Clubs, Rotary Clubs, etc) and business/industry groups. We also run astronomy programs for mothers and daughters and astronomy for fathers and sons. These are extremely popular.

Please discuss your needs with us when you are making a booking.  The programs can be tailored to your interests and needs.

The above programs are run at UWS Observatory at the Werrington North Campus. 

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Astronomy for Indigenous Students

A special astronomy program with a series of hands-on activities has been designed for Indigenous students in Years 7 and 8. The program also includes looking through telescopes and the interpretation of the night sky from the point of view of Indigenous astronomy. The program was developed in consultation with members of the Indigenous community and educators.

The aim of the program is to improve the scientific literacy of Indigenous students and encourage them to take up careers in engineering and science.

This progam is run at UWS Observatory at the Werrington North Campus and the School of Engineering's physics laboratories at Kingswood Campus.

If you wish to participate in this program please discuss it with Dr Ragbir Bhathal.

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