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. IMAX films are documentaries about nature and science, created by professional production teams with stunning visuals and narration. Clark Planetarium recommends that teachers plan out their lessons to incorporate this content; below is a list of our available shows as well as links to any education material from the films’ producers. For additional information on each show, contact clarkreservations@slco.org.
Repertory IMAX shows with recommended age levels.
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A Beautiful Planet A breathtaking 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. Narrated by Jennifer Lawrence. (View trailer) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Galapagos Learn how the animal inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands evolved and adapted to their geographically isolated environment. (View trailer) |
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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) |
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Island of Lemurs, Madagascar Follow Dr. Patricia C. Wright's mission to help lemurs, the highly evolved creatures who arrived on Madagascar millions of years ago as castaways but are now highly endangered. |
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Space Station Astronauts document the unique challenges and opportunities of living aboard the International Space Station. (View trailer) |
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Under the Sea Explore the hidden species that live in the ocean and their connection to their environment. (View trailer) |
3rd - 5th available here 6th - 8th available here |
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Asteroid Hunters Journey into the dangerous reaches of space and meet a group of Asteroid Hunters who are the best line of defense between Earth and an asteroid destructive path. (View trailer) |
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Extreme Weather Take an up-close look some of the most astonishing and potentially deadly weather. Learn how climate change is affecting what use to be normal phenomena. (View trailer) |
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Back from the Brink Experience on the giant screen, the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from the brink of extinction. (View trailer) |
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Dinosaurs of Antarctica From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Roam the primitive forests and thick swamps with bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians. (View trailer |
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Superpowered Dogs Follow these Superheroes of the canine variety, as we discover the astonishing science behind their amazing abilities, we’ll never look at our best friends the same way again. (View trailer) |
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Wings Over Water Wings Over Water, narrated by Michael Keaton, tells the compelling story of three amazing bird species—the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck—with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. All of them depend on the wetlands for their survival. (View trailer.) |
K - 8th Available here |
Limited Engagement IMAX shows with recommended age levels.
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Apollo 11 (2D) This documentary recounts the first trip mankind made to the Moon using all historic footage. (View trailer) |
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Extreme Weather (3D) Explore how storm patterns are predicted to react to the warming climate, and how scientists study extreme forms of weather. (View trailer) |
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Jerusalem (3D) |
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Journey to Space (3D) Explore the history and future of space exploration, with a focus on the effort to reach and possibly one day inhabit Mars. (View trailer) |
Available here (color) |
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Pandas (3D) A team of Chinese and American scientists work to preserve the species by introducing pandas bred in captivity back to the wild. (View trailer) |
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Secrets of the Universe (3D) |
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The Search for Life in Space (3D) 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) |
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Volcanoes (3D) Join an explorer as he documents the fiery forces that create continents and shape the planet. (View trailer) |
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Back from the Brink (3D) Experience the true story of three animal species rescued from the brink of extinction. (View trailer) |
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