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Flight of the Butterflies
Follow the monarchs’ perilous journey, join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico, and discover the compelling true story of an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret hideaway in this beautiful scientific adventure.
Program Type: Planetarium Shows Subject: Science as Inquiry, Life Science, History & Social Studies, Science & the Environment
Cost: $6.50 per student & chaperone
Forces of Nature
Follow scientists on ground–breaking quests to understand what triggers earthquakes, volcanoes, and tornadoes.
Program Type: Educational DVD Film Subject: Earth & Space Science, Science & the Environment
Cost: $3.25 per student & chaperone
Geometry & Quilts
This class encourages students to recognize real-world connections between mathematics and the craft of quilting. Students are introduced to traditional patchwork quilts and participate in activities that support geometry standards while reinforcing mathematical understanding.
Program Type: Classes Subject: Art, Math
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West
Relive America's greatest tale of exploration and discovery as National Geographic brings to life the thrilling first crossing of what would become the United States.
Program Type: Planetarium Shows Subject: History & Social Studies
Cost: $6.50 per student & chaperone
Magic Tree House Space Mission
A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. This beautifully-produced show is great for Magic Tree House® book series fans of all ages and school audiences alike.
Program Type: Planetarium Shows Subject: English & Language Arts, Earth & Space Science
Cost: $6.50 per student & chaperone
Mystery Crime Lab
Junior Forensic Scientists investigate and analyze the evidence at a staged crime scene to solve a mystery. Students experiment with blood typing; chromatography; fingerprinting; and other interdisciplinary, inquiry-based activities. This class requires the participation of at least six chaperones willing to serve as “forensic assistants”!
Program Type: Classes Subject: Science as Inquiry, English & Language Arts
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
National Parks Adventure
Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome
movie narrated by Robert Redford. You and your students will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
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Program Type: Planetarium Shows Subject: History & Social Studies, Earth & Space Science, Science & the Environment
Cost: $6.50 per student & chaperone
Our Moon: Myths & Folktales
Students are captivated by and respond to folktales that were once told to explain our Moon. After story time, students use their imaginations to create projects which are used as inspiration for writing their own stories of our Moon.
Program Type: Classes Subject: Art, English & Language Arts
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Radial Symmetry
Students are introduced to traditions in art exemplifying radial design. Memorable hands-on activities reinforce mathematical concepts and encourage students to visualize and predict reflective patterns. For the culminating project, each student builds a kaleidoscope to take back to school.
Program Type: Classes Subject: Art, Math, Science as Inquiry
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Science Station
Interaction with STEAM-focused exhibits makes learning meaningful, relevant, and fun! Hands-on, minds-on activities in this unique gallery space encourage students to playfully engage in innovative, open-ended learning experiences. New design, building, and robotics stations will elevate your students' love of discovery.
Program Type: Hands-On Galleries Subject: Science as Inquiry, Life Science, Physical Science, Earth & Space Science, Science & the Environment
Cost: $1.25 per student & chaperone