Note:
Show lengths vary. Allow a one hour block of
time. Pre-
and post-visit materials are available
for selected shows.
Recommended
for Grades Pre - 1:
In
My Backyard
Join
Nickelodeon's Fred Penner as he explores the night
sky. Children will have fun participating in story
telling, poetry and songs as they learn about
the seasons, Ursa Major, planets, meteors and
the Moon. (ages
pre-school - 6)
Grade
Level Content Expectations : P.FM.E.1
Gravity
P.FM.00.21 Observe how objects fall toward the
Earth.
P.PM.E.1 Physical Properties
P.PM.01.11 Demonstrate the ability to sort objects
according to observable attributes such as color,
shape, size, sinking, or floating.
E.ES.E.1 Solar Energy
E.ES.01.11 Identify the sun as the most important
source of heat which warms the land, air, and
water of the Earth.
E.ES.E.2 Weather
E.ES.01.21 Compare daily changes in the weather
related to temperature, cloud cover, precipitation,
wind.
E.ES.01.22 Describe and compare weather related
to the four seasons in terms of temperature, cloud
cover, precipitation, and wind.
E.ST.E.1 Characteristics of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.11 Identify the sun and moon as common
objects in the sky.
E.ST.E.2 Patterns of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.21 Describe the orbit of the Earth around
the sun as it defines a year.
E.ST.04.22 Explain that the spin of the Earth
creates day and night.
E.ST.04.23 Describe the motion of the moon around
the earth.
E.ST.04.24 Explain how the visible shape of the
moon follows a predictable cycle which takes approximately
one month.
E.ST.04.25 Describe the apparent movement of the
sun and moon across the sky through day/night
and the seasons.
The
Sky Above Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Join
the residents of the Neighborhood of Make-believe
as they explore the wonders of The Sky Above Mr.
Rogers' Neighborhood. Watch the sun set from Daniel's
clock, go stargazing from King Friday's castle
roottop, and find out if Lady Elaine Fairchild
can catch the moon for her museum. Aimed at the
youngest planetarium visitor, this computer animated
adaptation of the popular children's TV show is
appropriate for ages 3-6.
Recommended
for Grades 1- 5:
Sky
Pirates
Two
bumbling space pirates attempt to steal constellations
and hold them for ransom. They weren't counting
on two kids to interfere with their plans.
Visitors learn what constellations really are.
(ages 6-10)
Grade
Level Content Expectations:: E.ST.M.2
Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.23 Explain the apparent motion of the
stars (constellations) and the sun across the
sky.
Rusty Rocket's
Last Blast
Instructor
Rusty Rocket takes a class of rookies on a tour
of our solar system and discusses basic rocket
principles, recounts great moments in space exploration,
points out unique planetary features, and emphasizes
the great distances that separate each planet.
Rusty encourages his pupils to seek answers to
their own questions about the universe as he explains
how long it would take to deliver a pizza to Pluto.
(ages 6-10)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: P.FM.E.2
Gravity
P.FM.00.21 Observe how objects fall toward the
Earth.
P.FM.03.22 Identify the force that pulls objects
towards the Earth.
E.ST.E.1 Characteristics of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.11 Identify the sun and moon as common
objects in the sky.
E.ST.04.12 Compare and contrast the characteristics
of the sun, moon, and Earth, including relative
distances and abilities to support life.
E.ST.M.1 Solar System
E.ST.05.11 Design a model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
to the sun.
E.ST.M.2 Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.21 Describe the motion of planets and
moons in terms of rotation on axis and orbits
due to gravity.
P.EN.M.6 Solar Energy Effects
P.EN.07.61 Identify that nuclear reactions take
place in the sun, producing heat and light.
Solar
System Safari
A
jungle adventurer uses a magical camera to take
visitors on an exciting safari through the Solar
System. The sun, moon, planets, and dwarf planets
come to life, taking on unique personalities and
describing their own characteristics and eccentricities.
Students will learn about the characteristics
of planets, as well as the current planetary status
of Pluto.
Grade
Level Content Expectations: ST.E.1
Characteristics of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.11 Identify the sun and moon as common
objects in the sky
E.ST.04.12 Compare and contrast the characteristics
of the sun, moon, and Earth, including the relative
distances and abilities to support life.
E.ST.E.2 Patterns of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.22 Explain that the spin of the Earth
creates day and night.
E.ST.04.23 Describe the motion of the moon around
the Earth.
E.ST.04.24 Explain how the visible shape of the
moon follows a predictable cycle which takes approximately
one month.
E.ST.04.25 Describe the apparent movement of the
sun and moon across the sky through day/night
and the seasons.
E.ST.M.1 Solar System
E.ST.05.11 Design a model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets.
E.ST.M.2 Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.21 Describe the motion of planets and
moons in terms of rotation on axis and orbits
due to gravity.
E.ST.05.22 Explain the phases of the moon.
P.EN.M.6 Solar Energy Effects
P.EN.07.61 Identify that nuclear reactions take
place in the sun, producing heat and light.
The
Little Star That Could
A
Little Star learns that any "self respecting
star" must have planets, so he sets out on
an adventure to find some. Along the way, the
Little Star encounters a variety of other stars
who, as entertaining characters, teach him all
about stars, planets and many other celestial
objects. (ages
pre-school - 6)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: E.ES.E.1
Solar Energy
E.ES.01.11 Identify the sun as the most important
source of heat which warms the land, air, and
water of the Earth.
E.ST.E.1 Characteristics of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.11 Identify the sun and moon as common
objects in the sky.
E.ST.04.12 Compare and contrast the characteristics
of the sun, moon, and Earth, including relative
distances and abilities to support life.
E.ST.E.2 Patterns of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.21 Describe the orbit of the Earth around
the sun as it defines a year.
E.ST.04.22 Explain that the spin of the Earth
creates day and night.
E.ST.04.23 Describe the motion of the moon around
the Earth.
E.ES.M.6 Seasons
E.ES.05.61 Demonstrate and explain seasons using
a model.
E.ES.05.62 Explain how the revolution of the Earth
around the sun defines a year.
E.ST.M.1 Solar System
E.ST.05.11 Design a model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
to the sun.
Recommended
for Grades 1 & up:
The
Freedom Dipper
It
sounded like a simple folk song sung by slaves,
but it was really a map to freedom - hidden in
lyrics were directions to the escape route known
as the Underground Railroad. "Follow
the Drinking Gourd" tells the story of the
song, and one brave family who followed drinking
gourd - the Big Dipper - north to Freedom. (ages
6-Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations:
ST.E.2 Patterns
of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.25 Describe the apparent movement of the
sun and moon across the sky through day/night
and the seasons.
E.ST.M.2 Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.23 Explain the apparent motion of the
stars (constellations) and the sun across the
sky.
Recommended
for Grades 3 - Adult:
The
Cowboy Astronomer
"Well,
howdy there! Thanks for comin' out here
to listen to this ol' cowboy talk..."
So begins our night in the Western outdoors, looking
at the stars, learning constellations and listening
to star legends and cowboy tales around the campfire. (ages
8-Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations::
E.ST.M.2 Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.23 Explain the apparent motion of the
stars (constellations) and the sun across the
sky
P.EN.M.6 Solar Energy Effects
P.EN.07.61 Identify that nuclear reactions take
place in the sun, producing light and heat.
Jack Frost & the Skies of Winter
Allison,
a bright student eager to learn about the night
sky, and Michael, her very uninterested brother,
embark on an outing into the frigid winter night
for a guided tour of the heavens. Jack Frost
teaches them about the stars and constellations
of the Winter Hexagon, constellation lore and
other star facts. (ages
8-Adult)
Recommended
for Grades 4 - 6:
Garfield:
A Cat for all Seasons
"Garfield,
did you ever wonder why it is hot in the summer
and cold in the winter? And why the summer comes
and goes? And why we don't have summer all year
long? Do you know why we have four seasons in
this state?"
"Jon,
you ask too many questions... I need to take a
nap!" And so begins Garfield's space dream
about the seasons...
(ages 8 - 11)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: E.ES.E.2
Weather
E.ES.01.22 Describe and compare weather related
to the four seasons in terms of temperature, cloud
cover, precipitation, and wind.
E.ST.E.2 Patterns of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.21 Describe the orbit of the Earth around
the sun as it defines a year.
E.ST.04.22 Describe that the spin of the Earth
creates day and night.
E.ES.M.6 Seasons
E.ES.05.61 Demonstrate and explain seasons using
a model.
E.ES.05.62 Explain how the revolution of the Earth
around the sun defines a year.
Recommended
for Grades 4 / 5 - Adult:
Sky
Legends of the Three Fires
This
program features authentic Native American sky
legends from the Great Lakes region. Narrated
by Storyteller Larry Plamondon (member of the
Grand River Bands of Ottawa and Turtle clan).
These Native American sky legends come alive with
surround sound and 360-degree visuals in the planetarium
theater.(ages
8-Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: E.ST.M.2
Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.23 Explain the apparent motion of the
stars (constellations) and the sun across the
sky.
The
Explorers
People
have been using the stars for thousands of years
to navigate the oceans. THE EXPLORERS focuses
on the human spirit of exploration throughout
time and space. See the constellations, observe
what the apparent motion of the sky tells us about
wayfinding, and see how the sky changes as your
latitude changes. As people have used the stars
to navigate the oceans, we now contemplate using
the stars to navigate to the planet Mars. (ages
9-Adult) THE EXPLORERS isan education project
with NASA. For additional information and related
educational materials go to http://www.bishopmuseum.org/planetarium/explores/index.html
Planet
Quest
An
updated version of our popular interactive voyage
through the Solar System. Visitors become
the crew of the Delta Cruiser. The crew
has the opportunity to launch probes and surface
landers, explore the turbulent atmospheres of
gas giant planets, or possibly fly over alien
canyons and volcanoes. The ship's computer
is accessed using control panels at each seat.(ages
9-Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: E.ST.E.2
Patterns of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.23 Describe the motion of the moon around
the Earth.
E.ST.M.1 Solar System
E.ST.05.11 Design a model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
to the sun.
The Greatest Wonders
of the Universe
In
the small world of the ancient Greeks -- seven
wonders stood, to amaze the passer by. Today,
with the help of modern satellites and space probes,
our "world" -- has bcome much larger
-- expanding into our solar system and beyond.
And so, we might ask ourselves, what are the greatest
wonders of our solar system and our entire known
universe? This show will take us on an incredible
journey to explore the greatest wonders imaginable!
Surronded by the planetariums' 360-degree domed
screen, digital surround sound and graphics, and
narrated by Jeri Ryan of Star Trek, this is the
most spectacular and grandiose show yet at the
planeterium.(Ages 9 to Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: E.ST.E.1
Characteristics of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.11 Identify the sun and moon as common
objects in the sky.
E.ST.04.12 Compare and contrast the characteristics
of the sun, moon, and Earth, including relative
distances and abilities to support life.
E.ST.M.1 Solar System
E.ST.05.11 Design a model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
to the sun.
E.ST.M.2 Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.24 Explain lunar and solar eclipses.
P.EN.M.6 Solar Energy Effects
P.EN.07.61 Identify that nuclear reactions take
place in the sun, producing heat and light.
P.PM.M.2 Elements and Compounds
P.PM.07.21 Identify the smallest component that
makes up an element.
Journey
to the Edge of Space and Time
Come
along on a fantastic voyage to the edge of all
we know. This dynamic show takes the audience
on a journey to super-massive black holes, giant
galaxy clusters, the universe's earliest moments,
and even to parallel universes that challenge
the imagination. As new instruments expand our
vision of the cosmos, the pieces of a great cosmic
puzzle are falling into place - promising answers
to questions we once considered unanswerable:
is there an edge to space? Was there a beginning
to time? Are there other universes beyond our
own waiting to be discovered? Find out more in
Journey to the Edge of Space and Time.(Ages
9 to Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: E.ST.M.1
Solar System
E.St.05.11 Design and model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
to the sun.
ON-ORBIT
ON
ORBIT takes audiences on an interactive, virtual
training simulation for a trip to the International
Space Station, using actual NASA footage. Audience/trainees
find out about space stations, crew training,
getting to and from space, the hazards of living
and working in space, robotics, and scientific
benefits. Visitors also find that they can see
the International Space Station travel across
the sky for themselves, if they know where and
when to look. Recommended for ages 9 to adult.
WSKY
Tune
in to a "Top 40 radio station" that
knows what's up in the universe. Hosted by two
fictional DJs, Moondog Matt Midnight and Stella
Sunspot, this entertaining and informative program
features original hit singles, call-in segments
with Dr. Cosmos, interplanetary weather reports
with Sunny Skyler, solar system traffic reports,
cosmic news and much more. (Ages 10 to Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations:
E.ST.E.2
Patterns of Objects in the Sky
E.ST.04.11 Identify the sun and moon as common
objects in the sky.
E.ST.M.1 Solar System
E.ST.05.11 Design a model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
to the sun.
E.ST.M.2 Solar System Motion
E.ST.05.21 Describe the motion of planets and
moons in terms of rotation on axis and orbits
due to gravity
E.ST.05.23 Explain the apparent motion of the
stars (constellations) and the sun across the
sky.
P.En.M.6 Solar Energy Effects
P.EN.07.61 Identify that nuclear reactions take
place in the sun, producing heat and light.
Ring
World
The
planet Saturn has long fascinated all those who
have looked through a telescope to see its beautiful
rings. But telescopes just are not good enough!
The NASA/ESA Cassini-Huygens space probe has arrived
at Saturn and is conducting experiments and collecting
data as you read this. Learn about the capabilities
of the Cassini-Huygens probe and be updated with
the latest images and data. This exciting NASA-produced
adventure is narrated by John Billingsley of Star
Trek - Enterprise! (Ages 10 to Adult)
B
I G
How
far is far? If we could travel to as far as we
can see, what might we find there? How old is
the Universe? BIG takes you on a fantastic voyage
through space and time, beyond our solar system
to the distant galaxies and the very limits of
the known cosmos. (ages
9 to Adult)
Grade
Level Content Expectations: E.ST.M.1
Solar System
E.ST.05.11 Design a model of the solar system
that shows the relative order and scale of the
planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids
to the sun.
Recommended
for Grades 7(and higher) - Adult:
More
Than Meets the Eye
Observing
the sky from your backyard can be lots of fun.
If you have a pair of binoculars or a small telescope,
you can see even more. But what exactly can
you see? Join us and discover objects as they
appear in binoculars and telescopes, and learn
to explore the universe from your own backyard.(ages 12-Adult)
From
Stardust to Life: A Cosmic Journey
As
we learn about the nature of the universe, we
ultimately learn about ourselves. What are
our chemical beginnings? What is the universe
made of? This cosmic journey will begin
at the very limits of our knowledge of atomic
particles and the beginnings of the universe.
From the death of a star to the dawn of life,
join us on this journey as we trace our beginnings.
(ages
12-Adult)
Journey
into the Living Cell
Two
imaginary young people from the planetarium audience
and the "narrator" discuss cell biology
and utilize the magic of the planetarium environment
to journey inside a living cell. (ages
12-Adult)
Mysteries
from the Depths of Space
In
this age of high-tech exploration and discovery,
it might seem that we have a good "handle"
on the universe around us. Yet unanswered questions
abound. Did Mars once habor life, and could that
life survive today? What does the unseen side
of Mercury look like? What sustains and drives
the fierce storms of the gas giant planets? What
lies beyond the orbit of Pluto? Do other Earth-like
planets exist? What shapes the beautiful and bizarre
planetary nebulae? Is time travel possible? Come
explore these and other intriguing mysteries from
the depths of space.
(ages 10-Adult)
Star
Signs
Since
before recorded time, people have looked to the
stars in their quest to understand the universe
and our place in it. Star Signs examines the origins
of astronomy and astrology while exploring the
constellations. (ages 12 to Adult)
Abuelo's
Stories for the Seasons
As
the tilted Earth orbits the sun, we experience
changing seasons. For each of the seasons, Linda
and Oscar's abuelo (grandfather) shares a favorite
memory from the seasons of life. This program
features the talents of New Latino Visions Theater
Company, Los Bandits, and students from Bangor
High School (of southwestern Michigan). Funding
provided by MERC-Gear-Up and the Michigan Council
for Arts and Cultural Affairs. (ages
12-Adult)
s the tilted Earth orbits the sun, we experience
changing seasons
Holiday
Season ONLY:
The
Christmas Star
(Grades
4 - Adult)
The
most popular planetarium topic during the holidays.
Was there really a "Star of Bethlehem?"
Can it be explained by a natural occurrence like
a comet or exploding star, or do we still not
know the truth 2000 years later?
(ages
9-Adult)
'Tis
the Season
(Grades 2 - Adult)
A
multi-cultural celebration of the Holiday Season.
Explore past and present traditions observed by
various cultures around the world. Travel
from the American Southwest to the temple of Jerusalem
and back to our present day. Discover the
mystery of the Star of Bethlehem and the importance
of light to the Holiday Season. (ages
7-Adult)
Steamrolling
Through the Holidays
(Grades 4 - Adult)
An
entertaining musical and visual tribute to the
holiday season. This program features the music
of Mannheim Steamroller and a parade of holiday
imagery. Digital surround sound audio and the
planetarium's 360-degree domed screen provide
a delightful way to get into the holiday spirit.(ages
9-Adult)
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