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A full day program which assists students to understand our place in the solar system, our galaxy and the universe.
They explore how these systems began, evolved over time and will appear in future. By investigating stars — the most visible celestial bodies known to us — we can begin to understand our place in the universe.
This program includes pre-visit material that introduces students to the topic, a student workbook which provides teachers with an assessment package containing the results of the students’ activities. Students consider measurement techniques that quantify stars’ EM spectra and their astronomical distance. We look back into the past to recognise the genesis of different types of stars, their life cycles and the role of nuclear fusion in creating “stuff”. Students collect information using simulation software (which utilises the Hippocras Star Catalogue, containing information on over 125,000 stars) to create a Hertzprung-Russell diagram.
$22 per child
For VCE students
Students MUST have completed equivalent Year 10 Physics Units.
Minimum 10 students / Maximum 24 children
VSSEC welcome home educated students, but require us to follow the rules for school groups.
A very limited number of parents are able to attend on the day. You can offer to be one of the helpers, but should only purchase a tickets for students who are confident to attend unaccompanied.
The 2-3 parents attending are expected to help/supervise like school teachers.
They do not have training or experience in dealing with health or behavioural issues, so please only purchase a ticket if you are confident that your child will not require more supervision/care than the average.
Please ensure you have read the booking details and Guidelines for HEN Event Attendees before booking for this program.
Please be sure to arrive at 9.15am. The day will start at 9.30am SHARP!
There will be three breaks throughout the day – morning tea (15 minutes) and lunch (30 minutes).
Students are not permitted to leave the centre during the day.
HEN events are all organised by volunteers, please be mindful of this when contacting the organiser and on the day of the event.
Please do not contact VSSEC directly, all questions should be addressed to excursions@home-ed.vic.edu.au.
Bookings close Friday 24 May 2024 or once places are filled!
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