New!Space Themed Summer 2019 CPD for Primary Teachers
In July 2019, CIT’s Blackrock Castle Observatory is offering primary teachers a choice of two spacey-STEM courses, each offered in two locations.
Welcome to ScienceSpace
The education platform from CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory. Explore the site for student activities, teacher supports and innovative projects.
Send a Message to Space
A fun activity allowing students to send a message to space, learning about stars, planets, alien life and a lot more.
CanSat
A competition for 2nd Level Students (transition year and upwards) to design, build and test a mini-satellite or CanSat
CPD for Teachers
Inquiry based learning techniques to promote children’s learning and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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Gifts to the Starman Exhibit
Gifts to the Starman entries
Science in Society – Is there a Planet B?
Thinking about Science in Society Investigations – Exploring hazards and benefits of space exploration. We hear a lot these days about humans ‘colonizing’ Mars.
