Starlab
Discover the night sky in Te Manawa’s inflatable and portable planetarium. See constellations, planets and other observable features of the night sky. We can bring StarLab to you.
Teacher Resource: 
Star Lab Teacher Resource.pdf (1.61MB)
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Make observations about and recognise patterns in the night sky
- Numbers of Students:
- Maximum 30
- Class Level:
4years old - adult
- Programme Duration:
4 years old to Year 6 - 1 hour
Year 7 to adult - 1 hour 15mins
- Special Requirements:
Being inside StarLab can be very exciting and can be spoilt by lots of noise. Please bring along enough adults to monitor student behaviour.
StarLab can be shortened to fit in with secondary school timetables. The time will affect the programme, so it is vital that teachers let educators know what their students' needs are.
- Possible Focus Topics:
Astronomy
Apparent movement of objects in the sky, Constellations and observable features
- Related Programmes:
- Matariki (Maori New Year) Available May, June and July