Whilst not quite the cow jumping over the moon or a moon made of cheese, the TAP was part of a community / STEM partnership by inviting local astronomer, Michael Toms, to be our guest speaker at the annual Junior Family Science Night. This year’s theme was “Destination Moon: More Missions, More Science” and over 100 space fans were invited by the senior science teachers, Pennie Maxwell, Anne Frazer and Nigel Mottram to explore space with their families. After Michael’s introduction about the phases of the moon, stars and exploring the solar system with his telescope, the Space Technology Family Challenge was launched! Participants had to design and build a lunar vehicle or rocket with recyclable materials provided by the science department. While the judges deliberated on the resulting working models families participated in a quiz celebrating 50 years since the lunar landing, launched paper rockets with a straw and piloted Sphero Robots in space. An alien rich environment was created by junior art classes and an enticing Science Night grazing table was provided by the Year 11 Food Studies class who planned, prepared and created the masterpiece before it disappeared from this planet! Thank you to everyone involved in a astronomical Science night! Comments are closed.
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