Curiosity and awareness in the early years
Let’s focus on short questions, clear stories and age-appropriate shows. Give children space to describe what they saw in their own words and share what they wonder about.
Troya Bilim
Planetarium for Schools
A learning experience that sparks curiosity and makes room for questions.
One show, a hundred questions
“Where does the light we see in the sky come from?” Questions like this are a valuable starting point for learning. Through dome shows selected for educational purposes, we aim to spark curiosity, build awareness of scientific topics and encourage students to investigate further.
A modern learning environment, connected to the teacher
Connecting a planetarium’s visual storytelling with classroom topics can help students link different learning environments. We plan around teachers’ knowledge of the subject and age group. The show is designed to enrich teaching, rather than replace a lesson.
Making connections in later school years
Let’s connect concepts from students’ lessons with the chosen show. The aim is a journey from “What did I see?” to “Why does that happen?”
Before the show
Teachers share the group’s age, current topics and expectations. Asking students to prepare a question they are curious about can give the experience a personal starting point.
After the show
Students can express what they saw through drawings, storytelling or a small research project. Continuing the discussion in class can turn the curiosity sparked under the dome into new questions.
Before you plan
How do we choose the content?
We review suitable show options together, considering school year, topic and students’ interests. The film, duration and language are agreed before the programme is finalised.
How does it fit into the school day?
A session timetable is prepared around lesson times, the number of groups, transition breaks and the available space. Teacher accompaniment and participants’ needs are also considered at this stage.