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Onsite - Wonders of the Night Sky (Planetarium + Gallery Lesson)

Onsite - Wonders of the Night Sky (Planetarium + Gallery Lesson)

Grades : Grade 04,  Grade 05,  Grade 06,  Grade 07,  Grade 08,  Grade 09,  Grade 10,  Grade 11,  Grade 12, 
Activity Type : Onsite Visits
Duration : 60 minutes
Subject : Social Studies, 
Course Code(s) :
Min / Max : 15 / 20 students + adults
Price :  Tax Included : $16 , 1 adult free per 2 students

Astronomy is often called the oldest science. Cultures around the world have had and continue to have deep connections with the night sky for various reasons. In this lesson, explore some of those ties, learn how modern astronomy helps us know our planet and its inhabitants better, and marvel at the solar system and what we can observe in the night sky! 

SUPERVISION REQUIREMENT: Maximum group size is 20 people - students and adults - at one time. For groups larger than 20 people (students and supervisors) please pick a date when the lesson is offered in the a.m. and p.m. sessions, for a maximum of 40 people.

Learning goals:

  • The solar system is made up of many different types of bodies including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, gas, dust, and a star 
  • Technology allows us to observe Earth from space to track changes over time, for example climate change; but it also has diminished our connection to the sky, for example light pollution 
  • Cultures around the world have deep connections to the night sky 

Curriculum links: 
Depending on the examples the ROM Educator decides to focus on, links may include:

Grade Subject
6 Science Earth & Space
9 SNC1W
12 SES4U

Program content and availability subject to change. 

Booking Information

  • Advance booking is required.
  • President's Choice School Entrance hours - Tuesdays to Fridays – 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Museum Hours – 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Bookings are for Ontario-based groups only.  Groups may include schools, educational groups, daycares, and camps with children/youth aged 18 or younger.
  • Add a special exhibition for $2-per-person.  Ask us how.
  • Booking includes access to all permanent displays.
  • Review the ROM’s Visitor Guide for the latest gallery information and closures.
  • All groups of children and youth must be accompanied by their teachers/adult chaperones at all times.

$16 /person
Tax Included : $16

1 adult free
per 2 students


Activity Type : Onsite Visits
Duration : 60 minutes
Subject : Social Studies, 
Course Code(s) :
Min / Max : 15 / 20 students + adults


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