Spaceward Bound NZ School Visits
- Feb 9
- 1 min read
Updated: May 4
Spaceward Bound New Zealand offers immersive, hands-on school visit programmes that bring space science, astronomy and astrobiology directly into classrooms across Aotearoa.
This article provides information about a science-related experience to support school planning. |
Experienced space educators deliver activities tailored to your school’s interests and curriculum needs, covering topics such as astronomy & astrophysics, optics & telescopes, Mars and Matariki, critical thinking, navigation, astrobiology, humanities & ethics, VR explorations and water rocket physics.
Visits can include their portable planetarium, telescopes for solar or night-sky observation, mini Mars rovers, augmented reality 3D planets, astrobiology rock samples, virtual reality experiences and hands-on workshops that span years 1–13.
The Numbers
Costs start from $2200 + GST per day depending on the number of students. Schools are encouraged to discuss their specific requirements when booking.
Contact | More Info
To enquire about Spaceward Bound NZ school visits, customised programmes or to discuss how their space education can support your school:
Email: education@spacewardbound.nz
Website: https://spacewardbound.nz/
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