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Stars and Planets
Grade: PreK-K
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Big Bird's Adventure |
Science On a Sphere |
Astronaut James' Solar System Tour |
Discovery Lab |
Planet Pass |
Read more
During this fun field trip, students will see The Little Star That Could, a story about an average yellow star on a search for planets of his own to warm and protect. Along his way, he encounters other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars can combine to form clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each is introduced to audiences along with basic information about the Solar System.
In the Discovery Lab, students will have an up close encounter with all the planets in our solar system, and learn more about different kinds of stars. Everyone will also see all the planets and some fun shapes on our Science On a Sphere.
In My Backyard
Grade: PreK-1
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
In My Backyard |
Science On a Sphere |
Sunny & Friends |
Discovery Lab |
Binocular Safari |
Optional Add-on |
Storybook Safari |
Read more
Students will explore what’s in their own backyard! They will discover things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to reasons for the seasons and the stars at night. Students will learn about the four seasons through our original interactive production of Sunny and Friends on the Science On a Sphere. Sunny the Sun and his friends, Crystal the Snowflake, Bolt the Lightning Bolt, and Leafy the Leaf, will teach students about why seasons happen, and the
appropriate clothing for the changing weather in each season. In the Digital Dome Classroom, students will watch In My Backyard and join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores his backyard. Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon and more. Rounding out the field trip experience, will a hands-on activity in the Discovery Lab, where students will make their own binoculars, so they can explore their own backyards.
Splish Splash & Repeat
replaces
Earth: Yesterday & Today
Grade: 1-4
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
H2O |
Science On a Sphere |
Drippy's Water Cycle Journey |
Discovery Lab |
Water Cycle & a Changing Earth |
Read more
More information coming soon.
Arctic Adventure
formerly
Polar Adventure: Early Elementary
Grade: PreK-1
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Lars the Little Polar Bear |
Science On a Sphere |
Arctic vs. Antarctic & Arctic Animals Story |
Discovery Lab |
Arctic Habitat Adaptations |
Read more
In our fulldome theater, see the charming story about the adventures of Lars the Little Polar Bear and his friends as they explore the habitats of their real-life counterparts in the Arctic. Based on the children’s book “Little Polar Bear and the Whales,” Lars ventures out on the first day of spring, explores his Arctic home, meets new friends, and saves some endangered whales. The movie combines nature and environmental education, a gentle introduction to climate change, and a touch of astronomy. Learn about how real polar bears live, why they have small ears and
tails, what they eat, and how the melting sea ice is affecting their North Pole habitat. In our Discovery Lab, students will move through a series of hands-on activities exploring Arctic habitat adaptations. We will turn our Science on a Sphere® into a globe to locate the Arctic and Antarctic, and students will learn more about Arctic animals with an interactive story.
Polar Adventure
Grade: 2-4
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Wonders of the Arctic |
Science On a Sphere |
Polar Gameshow |
Discovery Lab |
Penguin Masks & Communication |
Read more
Get your winter coats on for this trip, because it’s going to get cold. We’re heading to Antarctica! That’s just in the Discovery Lab where students will become penguins and find their families. We like to think of it has a big penguin family reunion. At the Science On a Sphere, students will be immersed into a game show style environment, learning about the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic. Then, it’s time to travel to the Arctic (or the Digital Dome Classroom) and see Wonders of the Arctic.
Reasons for the Seasons
Grade: 3-5
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tilt |
Science On a Sphere |
VOLA's Earth Adventures |
Discovery Lab |
Reasons for the Seasons Models |
Read more
More information coming soon.
The Goldilocks Planet
Grade: 4-6
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Perfect Little Planet |
Science On a Sphere |
Earth Systems Human Model |
Discovery Lab |
Solar System Strips Models |
Read more
Everyone knows the story of Goldilocks and Three Bears. Goldilocks liked things “just right.” Scientists also refer to Earth as a “Goldilocks Planet,” because it’s “just right” for there to be life! As far as we know, Earth is the only planet with life. But, what makes Earth “just right?” With Perfect Little Planet in the Digital Dome Classroom, students will get a chance to discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot.
You can guess which planet is “just right” for their vacation. In the Discovery Lab, students will learn more about the solar system through a fun hands-on activity, and then learn all about Earth’s systems in an interactive Science On a Sphere program.
Meteorologists for a Day
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tornado Alley |
Science On a Sphere |
Fronts & Forecasts |
Discovery Lab |
Weather Forecasting |
Read more
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan once called Earth the “Pale Blue Dot,” referring an image of Earth from space. Since the launch of space programs around the world, scientists have been able to further explore the inner workings of Earth’s systems, including our human impacts on our pale blue dot. Using real satellite cloud data from NOAA, presented on the 6-foot diameter Science On a Sphere, students will be called up on make an important weather forecast for a band’s outdoor concert! Students will also have a chance to see our stunning Tornado Alley feature in the Digital Dome Classroom, exploring not only Earth’s dynamic systems, but also our human impact on the Earth. It all comes together in the Discovery Lab, where students will explore weather patterns and severe weather.
Severe Weather
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tornado Alley |
Science On a Sphere |
Fronts & Forecasts |
Discovery Lab |
Severe Weather |
Read more
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan once called Earth the “Pale Blue Dot,” referring an image of Earth from space. Since the launch of space programs around the world, scientists have been able to further explore the inner workings of Earth’s systems, including our human impacts on our pale blue dot. Using real satellite cloud data from NOAA, presented on the 6-foot diameter Science On a Sphere, students will be called up on make an important weather forecast for a band’s outdoor concert! Students will also have a chance to see our stunning Tornado Alley feature in the Digital Dome Classroom, exploring not only Earth’s dynamic systems, but also our human impact on the Earth. It all comes together in the Discovery Lab, where students will explore weather patterns and severe weather.
Patient Zero
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Cell, Cell, Cell! |
Science On a Sphere |
Global Human Health |
Discovery Lab |
Patient Zero Communicable Disease |
Read more
The highlight of this field trip experience is in the Discovery Lab, where students are thrust into an epidemic situation and need to determine which student is Patient Zero through a series of lab tests. Students will also have a chance to observe how diseases spread globally, including the influence of climate change, on the Science On a Sphere. In the Digital Dome Classroom, students will watch Cell, Cell, Cell!, the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are.
Get shrunk down by the Shrink-a-tron, go back in time with the Retroscope and see an exploded view of all the body systems courtesy of the Cell-o-tron.
Genetic Detectives
Grade: 9-12
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Cell, Cell, Cell! |
Science On a Sphere |
Ancient Human Ancestry, Genetics, and Evolution |
Discovery Lab |
DNA & Blood Type |
Read more
The highlight of this field trip experience is in our hands-on Discovery Lab, where students will learn about genetics and inheritance. Students will determine blood type, using the ABO blood typing procedure*, collect and record data and use Punnett Squares to solve a genetic mystery. Students will learn about the human genome, the process of DNA replication, and the role of genes in our chromosomes. In the Science On a Sphere, students will view data sets that show ancient human ancestry and migration to get a glimpse of the past. In the Digital Dome Classroom, students will watch Cell, Cell, Cell!
They will go on an animated journey and go back in time with the Retro scope to witness conception. Then watch a single cell develop into the complexity of a whole body. The Cell-o-tron gives an expanded view of all of the body systems. It is the story of who we are! *(Artificial, non-organic imitation blood is used. All students will have protective gear)
Lower Elem. (PreK-2)
Stars and Planets
Grade: PreK-K
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Big Bird's Adventure |
Science On a Sphere |
Astronaut James' Solar System Tour |
Discovery Lab |
Planet Pass |
Read more
During this fun field trip, students will see The Little Star That Could, a story about an average yellow star on a search for planets of his own to warm and protect. Along his way, he encounters other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars can combine to form clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each is introduced to audiences along with basic information about the Solar System.
In the Discovery Lab, students will have an up close encounter with all the planets in our solar system, and learn more about different kinds of stars. Everyone will also see all the planets and some fun shapes on our Science On a Sphere.
In My Backyard
Grade: PreK-1
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|---|---|
Fulldome Show (Dome) |
In My Backyard |
Science On a Sphere |
Sunny & Friends |
Discovery Lab |
Binocular Safari |
Optional Add-on |
Storybook Safari |
Read more
Students will explore what’s in their own backyard! They will discover things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to reasons for the seasons and the stars at night. Students will learn about the four seasons through our original interactive production of Sunny and Friends on the Science On a Sphere. Sunny the Sun and his friends, Crystal the Snowflake, Bolt the Lightning Bolt, and Leafy the Leaf, will teach students about why seasons happen, and the
appropriate clothing for the changing weather in each season. In the Digital Dome Classroom, students will watch In My Backyard and join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores his backyard. Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon and more. Rounding out the field trip experience, will a hands-on activity in the Discovery Lab, where students will make their own binoculars, so they can explore their own backyards.
Arctic Adventure
formerly
Polar Adventure: Early Elementary
Grade: PreK-1
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|---|---|
Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Lars the Little Polar Bear |
Science On a Sphere |
Arctic vs. Antarctic & Arctic Animals Story |
Discovery Lab |
Arctic Habitat Adaptations |
Read more
In our fulldome theater, see the charming story about the adventures of Lars the Little Polar Bear and his friends as they explore the habitats of their real-life counterparts in the Arctic. Based on the children’s book “Little Polar Bear and the Whales,” Lars ventures out on the first day of spring, explores his Arctic home, meets new friends, and saves some endangered whales. The movie combines nature and environmental education, a gentle introduction to climate change, and a touch of astronomy. Learn about how real polar bears live, why they have small ears and
tails, what they eat, and how the melting sea ice is affecting their North Pole habitat. In our Discovery Lab, students will move through a series of hands-on activities exploring Arctic habitat adaptations. We will turn our Science on a Sphere® into a globe to locate the Arctic and Antarctic, and students will learn more about Arctic animals with an interactive story.
Polar Adventure
Grade: 2-4
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Wonders of the Arctic |
Science On a Sphere |
Polar Gameshow |
Discovery Lab |
Penguin Masks & Communication |
Read more
Get your winter coats on for this trip, because it’s going to get cold. We’re heading to Antarctica! That’s just in the Discovery Lab where students will become penguins and find their families. We like to think of it has a big penguin family reunion. At the Science On a Sphere, students will be immersed into a game show style environment, learning about the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic. Then, it’s time to travel to the Arctic (or the Digital Dome Classroom) and see Wonders of the Arctic.
Splish Splash & Repeat
replaces
Earth: Yesterday & Today
Grade: 1-4
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|---|---|
Fulldome Show (Dome) |
H2O |
Science On a Sphere |
Drippy's Water Cycle Journey |
Discovery Lab |
Water Cycle & a Changing Earth |
Read more
More information coming soon.
Upper Elem. (3-5)
Polar Adventure
Grade: 2-4
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Wonders of the Arctic |
Science On a Sphere |
Polar Gameshow |
Discovery Lab |
Penguin Masks & Communication |
Read more
Get your winter coats on for this trip, because it’s going to get cold. We’re heading to Antarctica! That’s just in the Discovery Lab where students will become penguins and find their families. We like to think of it has a big penguin family reunion. At the Science On a Sphere, students will be immersed into a game show style environment, learning about the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic. Then, it’s time to travel to the Arctic (or the Digital Dome Classroom) and see Wonders of the Arctic.
Splish Splash & Repeat
replaces
Earth: Yesterday & Today
Grade: 1-4
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|---|---|
Fulldome Show (Dome) |
H2O |
Science On a Sphere |
Drippy's Water Cycle Journey |
Discovery Lab |
Water Cycle & a Changing Earth |
Read more
More information coming soon.
Reasons for the Seasons
Grade: 3-5
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|---|---|
Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tilt |
Science On a Sphere |
VOLA's Earth Adventures |
Discovery Lab |
Reasons for the Seasons Models |
Read more
More information coming soon.
The Goldilocks Planet
Grade: 4-6
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Perfect Little Planet |
Science On a Sphere |
Earth Systems Human Model |
Discovery Lab |
Solar System Strips Models |
Read more
Everyone knows the story of Goldilocks and Three Bears. Goldilocks liked things “just right.” Scientists also refer to Earth as a “Goldilocks Planet,” because it’s “just right” for there to be life! As far as we know, Earth is the only planet with life. But, what makes Earth “just right?” With Perfect Little Planet in the Digital Dome Classroom, students will get a chance to discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot.
You can guess which planet is “just right” for their vacation. In the Discovery Lab, students will learn more about the solar system through a fun hands-on activity, and then learn all about Earth’s systems in an interactive Science On a Sphere program.
Middle (6-8)
The Goldilocks Planet
Grade: 4-6
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Perfect Little Planet |
Science On a Sphere |
Earth Systems Human Model |
Discovery Lab |
Solar System Strips Models |
Read more
Everyone knows the story of Goldilocks and Three Bears. Goldilocks liked things “just right.” Scientists also refer to Earth as a “Goldilocks Planet,” because it’s “just right” for there to be life! As far as we know, Earth is the only planet with life. But, what makes Earth “just right?” With Perfect Little Planet in the Digital Dome Classroom, students will get a chance to discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot.
You can guess which planet is “just right” for their vacation. In the Discovery Lab, students will learn more about the solar system through a fun hands-on activity, and then learn all about Earth’s systems in an interactive Science On a Sphere program.
Patient Zero
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Cell, Cell, Cell! |
Science On a Sphere |
Global Human Health |
Discovery Lab |
Patient Zero Communicable Disease |
Read more
The highlight of this field trip experience is in the Discovery Lab, where students are thrust into an epidemic situation and need to determine which student is Patient Zero through a series of lab tests. Students will also have a chance to observe how diseases spread globally, including the influence of climate change, on the Science On a Sphere. In the Digital Dome Classroom, students will watch Cell, Cell, Cell!, the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are.
Get shrunk down by the Shrink-a-tron, go back in time with the Retroscope and see an exploded view of all the body systems courtesy of the Cell-o-tron.
Meteorologists for a Day
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tornado Alley |
Science On a Sphere |
Fronts & Forecasts |
Discovery Lab |
Weather Forecasting |
Read more
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan once called Earth the “Pale Blue Dot,” referring an image of Earth from space. Since the launch of space programs around the world, scientists have been able to further explore the inner workings of Earth’s systems, including our human impacts on our pale blue dot. Using real satellite cloud data from NOAA, presented on the 6-foot diameter Science On a Sphere, students will be called up on make an important weather forecast for a band’s outdoor concert! Students will also have a chance to see our stunning Tornado Alley feature in the Digital Dome Classroom, exploring not only Earth’s dynamic systems, but also our human impact on the Earth. It all comes together in the Discovery Lab, where students will explore weather patterns and severe weather.
Severe Weather
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tornado Alley |
Science On a Sphere |
Fronts & Forecasts |
Discovery Lab |
Severe Weather |
Read more
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan once called Earth the “Pale Blue Dot,” referring an image of Earth from space. Since the launch of space programs around the world, scientists have been able to further explore the inner workings of Earth’s systems, including our human impacts on our pale blue dot. Using real satellite cloud data from NOAA, presented on the 6-foot diameter Science On a Sphere, students will be called up on make an important weather forecast for a band’s outdoor concert! Students will also have a chance to see our stunning Tornado Alley feature in the Digital Dome Classroom, exploring not only Earth’s dynamic systems, but also our human impact on the Earth. It all comes together in the Discovery Lab, where students will explore weather patterns and severe weather.
High (9-12)
Meteorologists for a Day
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tornado Alley |
Science On a Sphere |
Fronts & Forecasts |
Discovery Lab |
Weather Forecasting |
Read more
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan once called Earth the “Pale Blue Dot,” referring an image of Earth from space. Since the launch of space programs around the world, scientists have been able to further explore the inner workings of Earth’s systems, including our human impacts on our pale blue dot. Using real satellite cloud data from NOAA, presented on the 6-foot diameter Science On a Sphere, students will be called up on make an important weather forecast for a band’s outdoor concert! Students will also have a chance to see our stunning Tornado Alley feature in the Digital Dome Classroom, exploring not only Earth’s dynamic systems, but also our human impact on the Earth. It all comes together in the Discovery Lab, where students will explore weather patterns and severe weather.
Severe Weather
Grade: 6-10
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Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Tornado Alley |
Science On a Sphere |
Fronts & Forecasts |
Discovery Lab |
Severe Weather |
Read more
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan once called Earth the “Pale Blue Dot,” referring an image of Earth from space. Since the launch of space programs around the world, scientists have been able to further explore the inner workings of Earth’s systems, including our human impacts on our pale blue dot. Using real satellite cloud data from NOAA, presented on the 6-foot diameter Science On a Sphere, students will be called up on make an important weather forecast for a band’s outdoor concert! Students will also have a chance to see our stunning Tornado Alley feature in the Digital Dome Classroom, exploring not only Earth’s dynamic systems, but also our human impact on the Earth. It all comes together in the Discovery Lab, where students will explore weather patterns and severe weather.
Patient Zero
Grade: 6-10
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|---|---|
Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Cell, Cell, Cell! |
Science On a Sphere |
Global Human Health |
Discovery Lab |
Patient Zero Communicable Disease |
Read more
The highlight of this field trip experience is in the Discovery Lab, where students are thrust into an epidemic situation and need to determine which student is Patient Zero through a series of lab tests. Students will also have a chance to observe how diseases spread globally, including the influence of climate change, on the Science On a Sphere. In the Digital Dome Classroom, students will watch Cell, Cell, Cell!, the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are.
Get shrunk down by the Shrink-a-tron, go back in time with the Retroscope and see an exploded view of all the body systems courtesy of the Cell-o-tron.
Genetic Detectives
Grade: 9-12
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|---|---|
Fulldome Show (Dome) |
Cell, Cell, Cell! |
Science On a Sphere |
Ancient Human Ancestry, Genetics, and Evolution |
Discovery Lab |
DNA & Blood Type |
Read more
The highlight of this field trip experience is in our hands-on Discovery Lab, where students will learn about genetics and inheritance. Students will determine blood type, using the ABO blood typing procedure*, collect and record data and use Punnett Squares to solve a genetic mystery. Students will learn about the human genome, the process of DNA replication, and the role of genes in our chromosomes. In the Science On a Sphere, students will view data sets that show ancient human ancestry and migration to get a glimpse of the past. In the Digital Dome Classroom, students will watch Cell, Cell, Cell!
They will go on an animated journey and go back in time with the Retro scope to witness conception. Then watch a single cell develop into the complexity of a whole body. The Cell-o-tron gives an expanded view of all of the body systems. It is the story of who we are! *(Artificial, non-organic imitation blood is used. All students will have protective gear)