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🔍 Discover and Explore
Why does the Moon appear to change shape? What did we learn from the Apollo missions? Pupils will explore the phases of the Moon, discover what astronauts found on its surface and examine real rock and meteorite samples to reach conclusions about the surface of the Moon.
✏️ Take Part
Become a planetary scientist! Visualise the phases of the moon with a simple demonstration, then measure craters on Moon maps, using your data to calculate their sizes and plot their locations. Handle and identify meteorites from the Museum’s collections and experiment with creating craters, whilst learning about the practical challenges that Apollo astronauts faced in their experiments.
ℹ️ About This Session
Please let us know when you are booking if you have any pupils that would be sensitive to these experiences, and we will do our best to make everyone feel comfortable!
Museum of the Moon
This spring, National Museum Cardiff will be transformed by Museum of the Moon. A glowing, seven-metre sculpture by UK artist Luke Jerram featuring detailed NASA imagery accompanied by a magical soundscape. More information here.
Science and Technology
Being curious and searching for answers is essential to understanding and predicting phenomena.
Design thinking and engineering offer technical and creative ways to meet society’s needs and wants.
Matter and the way it behaves defines our universe and shapes our lives.
Forces and energy provide a foundation for understanding our universe.
To make a booking and talk to someone about this session phone (029) 2057 3240 or email educationmail@museumwales.ac.uk
