AstroEast

Astronomy workshops for schools run by the University of Cambridge 

AstroEast provides curriculum-based activities to schools across the East of England. We use the excitement of astronomy to improve numeracy and literacy and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Workshops 

Our carefully-designed series of workshops are aimed at Key Stage 3 (year 7-9). Focussing on the inspiring field of planets and life in the Universe, students will learn how astronomers hunt for planets and get hands-on experience with the techniques and tools astronomers use. 

Curriculum topics included:

• Forces and Motion
• Light
• Orbits
• Gravity and Space Physics

These workshops can either run in school (e.g., during science lessons), or as an after-school club. We recommend at least 3 sessions, but longer-term arrangements are possible. Importantly, AstroEast is provided at no cost for schools: all workshops are all free of charge, and all equipment and materials are provided. 

As part of AstroEast, we can also host your school for an evening of stargazing with our historical telescopes in Cambridge, and plus a visit to your school with our portable planetarium. 

If you would like to arrange AstroEast workshops for your school, please contact us at outreach@ast.cam.ac.uk.