Zeidler Dome Dawn of the Space Age

From the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights.

Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of our first steps into space.

Who were these men and women that took part in these death defying endeavours? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore, in Dawn of the Space Age.

Available for school bookings only.

From the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space. Who were these Men and Women that took part in these death defying endeavours? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore, in Dawn of the Space Age.

Suitable for: College, General Audiences, Grades 3-9, Grades 10-12

Best Curriculum Fit:

Grade 2

Scientific Method: Students examine the investigation and explain how it is influenced by purpose.

Grade 3

Social Studies
Computer Science: Students investigate creativity and its relationship to computational thinking.
Scientific Method: Students relate investigation to building knowledge.

Grade 4

Space: Students investigate and describe objects in space in connection to daily life.
Computer Science: Students examine and apply design processes to meet needs.
Scientific Method: Students investigate evidence and reflect on its role in science.

Grade 5

Space: Students investigate and interpret astronomical phenomena. 
Computer Science: Students apply design processes when creating artifacts that can be used by a human or machine to address a need

Grade 6

Space: Students analyze and represent celestial bodies of the solar system.
Computer Science: Students examine abstraction in relation to design and coding, and describe impacts of technologies

Grade 7

General Science

Grade 8

General Science

Grade 9

Unit E: Space Exploration

Highschool

General Science