Spaceship Earth Explorers: After School Program- Woodcroft Library
About this Event
Full of fun, visual and creative hands-on activities- with the added bonus of building maths skills and exploring the people-focused side of science! Throughout this 4- week program beginning November 4, School-aged children will explore:
- how stars can tell us when seasons are changing
- how satellites orbit Earth through the use of interactive tech
- explore the weird things that happen in space through spatial dimensions
- create an artwork using repeated patterns that doubles as a great Christmas decoration!
Prior experience is not required, but curiosity is essential!
This 4-week program features different activities each week. While attending all four sessions is recommended to get the most from the program, children are welcome to join individual sessions.
“There are no passengers on spaceship Earth, we are all crew.” – Marshall McLuhan, Canadian philosopher
About the presenter: Christian Maskey is a STEM educator and science communicator with a passion for connecting space science, technology and First Nations knowledge systems. Through interactive workshops and community engagement, he encourages participants to explore science through curiosity, creativity and collaboration. A Gumbaynggirr Man with Gamilaraay and Ngarabal connections, Christian has helped shape conversations about First Nations perspectives in the spcace sector. and is passionate about making STEM accessible and inspiring for everyone.
Free. Suitable for school-aged children. Bookings essential.
Parents and caregivers must stay in the library while their children are at this event.
For more information please call Woodcroft Library on 8384 0050 or email [email protected]
Accessibility information:
This event is wheelchair and mobility aid accessible.
Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
To discuss your unique accessibility needs for this event, please contact us via 8384 0050 or [email protected].
A venue accessibility guide can be viewed by clicking here.
Photography and Video Notice:
Photos and videos may be taken at this event.
If you don’t want to be photographed or filmed, please let a staff member know at the start.
If you don’t let us know, you and anyone attending with you may appear in photos or videos.
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Cancellations
Please cancel your ticket or let us know as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. This gives others a chance to attend, including those on the waitlist. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations may affect your ability to book future library events.
Where is it happening?
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