Lessons From Space

Assemblies
Up to 200 students – $200.00 per assembly
School Site Presentations – $400.00 minimum package (package must include 1 assembly)

Toys in Space
This unique offering provides teachers and students a unique look into the world of weightlessness (microgravity) through the use of common toys taken into space. Students will initially experience and observe the behavior of toys including yo-yos, tops, gyroscopes, paddle ball and then make predictions of how each would behave in the near absence of gravity. Students will have the opportunity to observe the actual behavior of each toy as tested by NASA astronauts in space.

Weird Science – Space
Explore the mystical arts of physics, chemistry, and other sciences. Dr. Hyper Golic leads students on a madcap adventure down science lane focusing on the amazing possibilities of science through humor, storytelling and audience participation experiments. Weird Science is geared toward 4 – 6th grade students.

Space Spinoffs!
For every $1.00 invested into the space program, we get $25.00 worth of commercial and medical technology in return. The Spin-Offs presentation, geared towards 6th – 8th grade students, showcases many of the remarkable developments that resulted from 40 years of the space program in an entertaining and educational format. This 45-minute presentation highlights examples of items that were inspired by space age technology, and will provide students with and understanding of how space exploration serves as a stimulus for innovative benefits in a variety of different fields. Space Spin-Offs will amaze even the most knowledgeable space enthusiasts with surprising facts about common, everyday developments that stemmed from the space program.

For programs taking place outside of the greater Phoenix area, travel fees will be added.

Classroom Lessons
Classroom Lessons are limited to 32 students per session. 

Toys in Space – Grades K – 6 (1 hour) $50.00
This unique offering provides teachers and students a fascinating look into the world of weightlessness (microgravity) through the use of common toys taken into space. Students will initially experience and observe the behavior of everyday toys including yo-yos, tops, gyroscopes, paddleballs and then make predictions of how each would behave in the near absence of gravity. Students will have the opportunity to observe the actual behavior of each toy as tested by NASA astronauts in space.

Rocketry – Grades K – 3 (1 hour) $50.00
Participants will learn about basic rocketry through the use of Alkaseltzer® film canister rockets. This fun and interactive session will provide students a unique format to explore how rockets work, basic knowledge of propellants, and basic predicting of events. Your students will enjoy this session!

International Space Station – Grades 5 – 8 (2 hours) $100.00
Participants will learn what is involved in building the International Space Station by assembling a model of the station using the modular component system Googleplex. Students will learn about some of the basic modules which will gradually be assembled and the purpose behind each. Current updates and future missions will be discussed as well.

Robotics – Grades 5 – 8 (2 hours) $100.00
This unique selection will provide teachers and students with a dynamic vehicle to learn about the exciting world of robotics. Students will learn first-hand how to build, test, and evaluate robotic designs. Many important science concepts and principles will be covered, including classification, nomenclature development, hypothesizing, basic circuitry, wheels and axles, levers, center of gravity, gears, end effectors, predicting, testing and much more. Also discussed will be relevant applications to existing technology, including the Mars Rover projects scheduled for the year 2003.

Space Probes & Stardust – Grades 6 – 8 (1 hour) $50.00
Utilizing the modular component system Googleplex, students and teachers will learn how probes are assembled and used to learn about our solar system. The current probe mission, STARDUST, will be highlighted during this offering. STARDUST is currently enroute to the Comet WILD-2 to collect and bring back to Earth actual cometary material for study. Students will assemble a STARDUST replica and learn how this unique mission will gather information about Comet WILD-2.

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