Suggested
Grade

Suggested
Visit Time

Program

Content Description

QCC / GPS Standards

Science

Social
Studies

Pre- K

January

Super Sky Show Zoo In The Sky

Seasonal changes of earth and sky will be topical.

K

April

Wonderful Sky
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Young students are naturally curious about the sky. That is why they are the focus of this basic introduction to the planetarium.

2, 4, 8, 9, 10,

11, 14, 15, 22, 35, 36, 40

1

August September May

Night Sounds (Native American Legends)
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Daily and seasonal changes of the earth will be explored by your students' awareness of night sounds.

1, 5, 7, 15, 16, 18

2

September October

Our Place In Space

By observing, describing and discussing the observations of objects in the day and nighttime skies, the student will start developing an awareness of their own place in space.

19, 20

10, 37, 42, 46

3

October November

The Greek Skies

Many star legends have originated under the skies of Greece. This program will show how these stories have influenced our culture today.

SS3 G1 c, d SS3 H1

3

February

Africa: Earth and Sky Stories

Africa is a continent of various terrain and cultures. The relationship of its people to the land, animals and sky are presented in myth and legend during this presentation.

13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 47, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56

4

November December

The Star and Planet Show
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This program will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets.

S4E1 a, b,
c, d
S4E2 d

4

Same

Moon Phases Module

A 30 minute engaging activity on moon phases.

S4E2 a, b

4

Same

Seasons Module

A 30 minute engaging activity on seasons.

S4E2 c

4

Same

Light and Color Module

A 30 minute engaging activity on light and color.

S4P1 a,
b, c

5+

February

Follow the Drinking Gourd

The planetarium is used to interpret the daily and seasonal changes of the sky as it relates to the Underground Railroad song, "Follow the Drinking Gourd".

SS5H1 b

Suggested Grade

Standards

Program

Content Description

GPS

QCC 8th Grade

6

S6E1.a,b,d,e

Worlds In Motion (45 minutes) Current Sky (15 minutes)

This program explores the idea that motion is the constant state for everything, from atoms to molecules to the movement of galaxies through the universe. Newton's first law of motion explains why worlds move the way they do.

6

S6E1 a,d S6E5 a, c, e

Explorers of Mauna Kea (45 minutes) Current Sky (15 minutes)

This show is a blend of geology and astronomy. Students learn by participation how the telescopes on Mauna Kea are used to explore our universe. In a hands-on section, the students become a model of the many-mirrored Keck telescope.

6, 8

S6CS6 c, S6E2 c, S6E3 d, S6E4 b, c S6E6a

26.1
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The Sun Module (Live) 30 minutes

This planetarium program investigates with hands on activities the reason for the seasons.

6, 8

S6CS6 c S6E2 a,b

26.2, 26.3 26.4
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The Moon Module (Live) 30 minutes

This planetarium program has been designed to show the relationship of the sun, moon and earth as it relates to moon phases, eclipses, and tidal forces.

7

SCS8 c S7L2 c, e

Explorers of the International Space Station (ISS) (45 minutes)

Living aboard the ISS in the micro-gravity of earth orbit has many effects upon the body and living things. The challenges of surviving in such an environment are presented during this show.

7

SCS8 c S7L2 c, e

Is There Life On Mars? (45 Minutes) Current Sky (15minutes)

Techniques to understand how early life developed in extreme environments on earth will be used to search for life on Mars. This show will focus on the "Mars life" question and evidence of a possible ancient life form.

8

22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 24.1

The Star Stealers (45 minutes) Activity (15 minutes)

Stellar evolution is the theme of this show. Students will be actively engaged in classifying the stars using the H-R diagram.

Math 8

20, 22, 24, 27

The Explorers of Polynesia (45 minutes)

This presentation will show how the Polynesians used land by day and starry sky at night to navigate in the South Pacific. The students will apply math skills by engaging in activities that use traditional techniques and modern instruments.

Because of the unique way in which the planetarium serves individual class needs in high school, please call the planetarium to discuss your lesson with the Planetarium Coordinator. Click here for more information on high school programs.