Tycho Goes to Mars
Tycho, our cheeky dog with a knack for getting into trouble, is blasting off to Mars!
Join Tycho the dog on his amazing trip to Mars. This Planetarium show for lower primary students is all about the red planet, it’s features and where it might have water.
Students will experience
- Tycho's amazing journey as he accidentally jets off to Mars.
- Catchy songs and breathtaking full dome visuals in fully reclining seats.
- A tour of the features of Mars, including Olympus Mons and a martian storm.
- Meeting “Oppy”, NASA’s Opportunity Rover.
- Slipping and sliding through ice caves under the surface of Mars.
- A 10-minute guided tour of the night sky.
Students will learn
- The significant differences between Earth and Mars.
- Environmental conditions on Mars, including gravity, atmosphere and weather.
- The history of Mars exploration by NASA.
- Where water might be found on Mars’ surface.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 45 minutes
Student information
Years K to 4
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 150 students
Bookings
Planetarium
Screening with presenter led tour of the night sky
Victorian Curriculum Links
Science: Foundation to Level 2
Earth and space sciences
- Earth is one of 8 planets in our solar system; observing the sky reveals patterns in the changing positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars (VC2S2U08)
Science: Levels 3 and 4
Use and influence of science
- scientific knowledge, skills and data can be used by people to explain how they will meet a need or solve a problem (VC2S4H02)
Earth and space sciences
- water is an important Earth resource that originates from various sources; water cycles through the environment by moving through the sky, landscape and ocean, and involves processes including precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, condensation, melting, freezing, crystallisation, infiltration and run-off (VC2S4U07)
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
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