Copernicus and the Solar System (pl_07)
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Version: 1.00
Status: NeedsReview
Location: Poland - Torun
Difficulty: Normal
Duration (min): 10
Description: Discover who Nicolaus Copernicus was and the 8 planets of the solar system
Design Notes
Game Design Notes
Mission
discover who Nicolaus Copernicus was and how he revolutionised science. And did you know he was from poland?
Knowledge
Nicolaus Copernicus and the life of a scientist in the renaissance
- How does the telescope work?
- The 8 planets of the solar system and their names and order
Flow
You arrive in Toruń, meeting the guide who welcomes you. He says that apparently Antura got stuck in Nicolaus Copernicus’ house and we need to help him. To do that, you first talk with Nicolaus Kopernik outside of his house – he introduces himself and says that he will help you if you help him first. He says that there is a map of a solar system that needs fixing.
He asks you to put the planets in the correct order (ACTIVITY ORDER).
When you do, he explains how people used to think that Earth was in the center of it and how he created the model of the Solar System that has the Sun in the center. You go with him inside of the house looking for Antura. You follow his trail and pass a telescope.
Copernicus explains what that is and mentions what a planetarium is as well. Eventually you find Antura and take him out of there. Copernicus says he’s glad everything is okay and tells you about himself, who he is, what he’s known for.
Topics
Solar System
- Importance: High
- Country: International
- Target age: Ages6to10
- Subjects: Science
Core Card - Solar System
The Sun and the eight planets that travel around it.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Space, Science
Connection (RelatedTo) - Mercury
The closest planet to the Sun; small and very fast.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Space, Science
Connection (RelatedTo) - Mars
The red planet with dust and big volcanoes.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Space, Science
Connection (RelatedTo) - Jupiter
The biggest planet, famous for the Great Red Spot.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Space, Science
Connection (RelatedTo) - Neptune
The sea god from old stories.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Culture, History
Connection (RelatedTo) - Venus
A very hot planet covered by thick clouds.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Space, Science
Connection (RelatedTo) - Heliocentric Model
The idea that the Sun is in the center and planets go around it.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Science, Space, History
Connection (RelatedTo) - Astronomy
The science of studying the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets.
- Type: Concept
- Subjects: Science, Space
Connection (RelatedTo) - Saturn
A giant planet with bright rings and many moons.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Space, Science
Connection (RelatedTo) - Planetarium
A place where you can see the sky and stars indoors.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Education, Science, Space
Connection (RelatedTo) - Earth
Our home planet with land, air, and water.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Space, Science, Geography, Environment
Connection (RelatedTo) - Uranus
A blue‑green planet that spins on its side.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Space, Science
Telescope
- Importance: Medium
- Country: International
- Target age: Ages6to10
- Subjects: Science
Core Card - Telescope
A tool that helps us see far‑away things in the sky.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Science, Technology, Space
Connection (RelatedTo) - Nicolaus Copernicus
A brilliant scientist from Poland who discovered that the Earth goes around the Sun, not the other way around! This changed how we understand space.
- Rationale: Copernicus teaches kids about scientific discovery and Polish contributions to astronomy
- Type: Person
- Subjects: Science, History, Space
- Year: 1473
Connection (RelatedTo) - Eyepiece
The small lens you look through on a telescope.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Science, Technology
Connection (RelatedTo) - Lens
A clear piece of glass or plastic that bends light.
- Type: Object
- Subjects: Science, Technology
Connection (RelatedTo) - Planetarium
A place where you can see the sky and stars indoors.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Education, Science, Space
Additional Cards
Nicolaus Copernicus’ House
It’s now a museum where you can learn about his life and scientific achievements.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Culture, Science
Toruń
A city in Poland where Nicolaus Copernicus was born.
- Type: Place
- Subjects: Geography, History, Culture
Quest Script
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Credits
- Jan Stasienko (Poland) (content)
- Stefano Cecere (Italy) (development)