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Planets and Moons
In this class, students set off on a voyage to discover the Solar System. Students impersonate the planets to compare their sizes and distances from the Sun, recreate a solar and lunar eclipse, and become particles on a voyage into a planet's core. Students build planetary puzzle cubes to take home; these cubes can be put together to form images that are out of this world!
Atmosphere and Beyond
In Atmosphere and Beyond, students will discover the properties of the air around us and explore the atmosphere of Earth, and those of planets beyond. Students will be challenged to keep Arny the Aquanaut dry during an underwater walk, and to create their very own sunset. Children will assemble the atmospheres of other planets, and use their very own Shimmering Stars box to see how an atmosphere affects our view of the star—and the advantage of observing the stars from space!
Space Phenomena
In Space Phenomena, students will explore the phe- nomenal events that take place in the night sky. Children will create their own impact craters, and observe model meteors fall through a model atmos- phere. After a friendly game of satellite tag designed to teach students about reflected light, students watch a model comet form right before their eyes. After exploring the composition of real comets, students will make comet balls to take home with them!
Sun and Stars
In this class, students will investigate the Sun and distant stars, and the galaxies they form. Children will explore stellar life cycles, create new solar systems, and make their own constellations. The class concludes with a three-dimensional exploration of the Big Dipper that students will be able to take home with them.
Rocket Science
Students will follow a detailed construction plan to build their very own model rockets while exploring the science of rocketry. Children will play a fun game illustrating the four forces of flight. A model rocket launch will be part of the Space Travel class.
Space Travel
In Space Travel, students will launch their investigation of rocket propulsion using the compressed air inside balloons for thrust. The class will race balloon rockets and be challenged to devise a balloon-powered rocket car. Experimenting with the fast-moving air produced by spinning propellers, students will build a unique Shuttle Copter to take home. For our grand finale, students will witness a thrilling model rocket launch, and learn the meticulous preparations necessary to send up a rocket!
Space Technology
Space Technology starts with an exploration of space related technologies used on Earth. Students will help laser light through a maze, use principles of radar technology to find hidden mountains, and discover the importance of points of reference to depth perception. From there, it's out into space with the launch of a satellite into orbit (at the edge of their desks) and an examination of potential threats to spacecraft. Children will leave revved up by an investigation of shuttle fuel!
Living in Space
Students will set out on a mission to investigate life in space! Children will see the special adaptations needed to live in space, learn about mission training techniques and participate in the construction of a model space station. Students go home with a Cosmic Chronometer to keep track of Earth time!
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