The Perth Observatory Challenge is a free, curriculum-aligned STEM education program for West Australian primary schools delivered by Makers Empire and the Perth Observatory.
Through the Perth Observatory Challenge course, West Australian primary school students and teachers will learn about the heritage of the Perth Observatory and its role in helping us understand the solar system and universe. In this challenge course, students will learn the importance of understanding the solar system and stars, how the Perth Observatory helps us observe the planets and stars, how we can apply that observation to space exploration, and how we can create new technology that helps us explore space.
The Perth Observatory is Western Australia’s oldest observatory, located 35 km east of Perth in the picturesque suburb of Bickley. For over 125 years, it has proudly served Western Australia and remains committed to public education through its Day Tours for schools and Night Sky Tours for the public.
The challenge has been designed for grades 3-6 students.
Students who participate in this challenge will:
Yes, this program aligns with the WA Curriculum.
Yes, absolutely! We can set up a complimentary trial account for your school to participate in this challenge if you are not a Makers Empire customer.
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We will add the Teacher Guide when it is available.
Register your West Australian school now to be sent login details, access to the Perth Observatory challenge courses, teaching resources, to receive support from the Makers Empire team and for your students and school to be eligible to be selected for the online exhibition in term 3.
