CASTLE Vale pupils headed to the stars and beyond during a trip to the National Space Centre.
Year 5 pupils from Pegasus Primary School visited the centre in Leicester as part of their stargazers module, where they’ve been studying Earth and space through a range of topics in physics.
The children built satellites, learnt about the movement of the earth, moon, and sun, and explored the science behind day and night.
The school say the hands-on experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of space while engaging with scientific equipment, improving their skills in measuring, testing, and recording data with increasing accuracy.
The Stargazers module also covers key concepts such as the movement of the planets and the moon, the spherical nature of the earth and sun, and the scientific evidence behind these theories.
Adam Ames, principal at Pegasus Primary School said: “This trip gave them a unique opportunity to see space science come to life, and it sparked their curiosity in such an exciting and dynamic way.
“It’s always amazing to see children so engaged in their studies, and this experience has certainly deepened their knowledge of space and the scientific methods we use to explore it.”
The National Space Centre, a museum and educational resource, is renowned for its space science and astronomy exhibits, and its partnership with the University of Leicester supports cutting-edge research and education in space exploration.
