COSMOS
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MICROCOSMOS
Broughton-in-Furness and Thwaites Primary Schools
Imagery from the presentation to pupils on space exploration and NASA's Citizen Science progrmme about the sound of planets
CREATION - LIFE IN THE MAKING is a school project designed to engage young pupils in exploring the theme of ‘Heavens and the Earth’ through two interconnected strands: the Cosmos and and the Microcosmos. The project introduces children to the wonders of deep space science and the rich biodiversity found in water. By combining art and science, it offers a unique learning experience and nurtures curiosity about both the vast and microscopic scales of our universe.The Cosmos strand connects pupils with NASA’s HARP Citizen Science programme, introducing them to deep space research through ‘Sounds of Space’ and real astronomical imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope. Artist Irene Rogan works with pupils to create sculptures, drawings and poetic works in response to these cosmic sounds. We also welcomed who led workshops on creating ‘Sound from Earth’ using extraordinary collection of acoustic instruments from around the world- we even included a Morse code message.
The Microcosmos workshop invited pupils to collect their own water samples from the school pond and observe them under the microscope, searching for diatoms and other microorganisms. These discoveries inspired a series of suspended sculptures and paintings, accompanied by the hidden beauty of microsopic life.
Cosmic Explorers Exhibition
COSMOS Bridging Art and Science
Cosmic Explorers was the culmination of science workshops in Space exploration and Microscopy
MICROCOSMOS
Broughton-in-Furness and Thwaites Primary Schools
