Education
Northrop Grumman IMAX Theatre
Our IMAX Theatre has a screen that is 70 feet wide by 50 feet tall, and it can accommodate more than 250 guests. The films shown at Clark Planetarium primarily focus on science and nature documentaries. We have many IMAX shows in our permanent collection which are always available. Other shows, however, are only available for a limited time.
Repertory IMAX shows with recommended age levels.
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Show Title |
Suggested Grade Levels |
Educator Guides |
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A Beautiful Planet A view of the earth through the eyes of an astronaut, this film touches on the human impact on the planet and the daily life of astronauts on the International Space Station. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Born to Be Wild A team of conservationists work with orphaned elephants and orangutans to rehabilitate them and return them to the wild. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Deep Sea 3D Experience the deepest and darkest parts of the ocean, along with the unique creatures that live there. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Galapagos Learn how the animal inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands evolved and adapted to their geographically isolated environment. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Hubble Follow a group of astronauts as they attempt to repair the Hubble telescope while in orbit around the Earth, and view some of the Hubble’s most famous images in 3D. (View trailer.) |
3rd-High School |
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Island of Lemurs, Madagascar |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Space Station Astronauts document the unique challenges and opportunities of living aboard the International Space Station. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Under the Sea Explore the hidden species that live in the ocean and their connection to their environment. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
3rd - 5th available here. 6th - 8th available here. |
Limited Engagement IMAX shows with recommended age levels.
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Show Title |
Suggested Grade Levels |
Educator Guides |
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Conquest of the Skies Investigate the distinct wing shapes and flight patterns of the animals that were able to master flight. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Extreme Weather Explore how storm patterns are predicted to react to the warming climate, and how scientists study extreme forms of weather. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Great Barrier Reef |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Jerusalem |
3rd-High School |
Unavailable. |
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Journey to Space Explore the history and future of space exploration, with a focus on the effort to reach and possibly one day inhabit Mars. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here (color). Available here (b&W). |
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Pandas A team of Chinese and American scientists work to preserve the species by introducing pandas bred in captivity back to the wild. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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The Search for Life in Space Are we alone in the universe? Join a group of scientists to learn how we search for signs of life in outer space. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |
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Volcanoes Join an explorer as he documents the fiery forces that create continents and shape the planet. (View trailer.) |
K-High School |
Available here. |