Education
Hansen Dome Theatre
The Hansen Dome Theatre is a dome-shaped theater with a 55-foot diameter. It can seat more than 150 guests. This 360-degree immersive experience can display accurate starfields, animated presentations, and even take visitors on a trip through space.
Skywatch: Live Shows
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Skywatch: Live Shows |
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| 4th Grade SEEd Astronomy |
Students will analyze data of observable patterns to show that the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun, such as the day/night cycle, changes in the length and direction of shadows, and seasonal appearance of stars. They will also gather data to help explain the difference in the apparent brightness of the Sun compared to other stars. (SEEd Standard 4.4.1 and 4.4.2) |
| 6th Grade: Moon Phases |
Students will view the Moon and its phases from Earth. They will then discover how the Moon orbiting around the Earth creates the moon’s phases. (SEEd Standard 6.1.1) |
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6th Grade: Seasons |
Students will study the changing elevation of the Sun in the sky at different times of year. They will also observe the Earth and its tilt as it orbits around the Sun and learn how this creates the seasons. (SEEd Standard 6.1.1) |
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6th Grade: Solar System, Gravity, and Inertia |
This presentation will focus on the planets and their attributes, as well as the technology used to observe and understand our Solar System. Students will investigate how gravity and inertia combine to cause planetary and lunar orbits. (SEEd Standard 6.1.3 and 6.1.2) |
Dome Shows with recommended age levels.
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Show Title |
Suggested Grade Levels |
Educator Guides |
Additional Resources |
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Accidental Astronauts |
K-4th |
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Attack of the Space Pirates |
K-3rd |
Not available. |
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Big Astronomy |
4th-HS | Available here. |
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Black Holes |
4th-HS |
Not available. |
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Exploding Universe |
4th-HS |
Not available. |
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Extreme Planets |
4th-HS |
Not available. |
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Perfect Little Planet |
K-3rd |
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Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens |
4th-HS |
Not available. |
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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket |
K-3rd |
Not available. |
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The Edge: Pluto and Beyond |
4th-HS |
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Ultimate Universe |
4th-HS |
Not available. |
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Limited Engagement Dome Shows with recommended age levels.
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Show Title |
Suggest Grade Levels |
Educator Guides |
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The ISS Experience |
6th-HS |
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Destination Mars |
6th-HS |
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Earth, Moon, and Sun |
4th |
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