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"Larry Cat in Space"
When Larry Cat finds out that his owner, Diana, has been assigned to the
lunar colony, he hatches a plan to stow away on board the moon ship.
Your students will delight in Larry's discovery of what space travel
feels like, how gravity is different on the Moon, and why astronauts
(and astro-cats!) need space suits. Will Larry get to stay with
Diana? Or will the evil Commander Stone ship him home on the next
cargo flight? Find out in this whimsical cartoon adventure from
Loch Ness Productions,
recommended for grades K-1.
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"Rusty Rocket's Last Blast"
Rusty Rocket is an old hand at space travel, looking forward to retirement. With his
young friends he looks back at the exploits of his space-going family
with songs, humor, and fun. Your students will learn a lot about our
solar system in this delightful program from the
Sudekum Planetarium
(Recommended for grades 2-3)
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"Mystery of the Missing Seasons" (with live sky tour)
Friendly aliens Quix and Queeb are on a quest to discover why their planet,
Dipnot, has no seasons, but Earth does. Along the way they meet
Angelo, a school boy who teaches them about why we have seasons, and
why we see different constellations at different times of the year.
Then, we'll take your class on a live tour of the constellations of the
nighttime sky. This engaging program from Bowen Productions
is recommended for grades 3-5.
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"Sky Quest" (with live sky tour)
Star Trek's Roxann Dawson narrates this story of a young girl's personal quest to
discover her place among the stars. Your students will relate to her
adventures, and learn constellations during a live sky tour after the
main program. From Loch Ness Productions, recommended for grades 3-5.
Sky Quest was created by Loch Ness Productions for the Albert Einstein
Planetarium, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, and is distributed by Sky-Skan Inc.
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"WSKY: Radio Station of the Stars" (with live sky tour)
Tune in to the best radio station in the galaxy, featuring Dr. Cosmos's
astronomical talk show, cosmic commercials and stellar hit songs. Your
students will have so much fun they may not realize just how much
they've learned about the universe in this fast-paced and informative
program, from Boston's Hayden Planetarium. Then, after the show a live
show presenter will take your class on a tour of the nighttime sky.
(Recommended for grades 3-8.)
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"Planet Patrol: Solar System Stake-Out"
Sam Snork and his trusty sidekick Elmo are on a case. They need to track down
the source of mysterious signals received on their home planet Nork,
and they'll leave no asteroid unturned. Your students will enjoy this
delightful romp through the solar system, returning to the Faulkner
Planetarium after several years of hiatus. (Recommended for grades 4-6.)
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"Blown Away - The Wild World of Weather"
Discover the forces that drive our weather and seasons, follow "Drippy" the rain drop as he travels around the water cycle, and learn
where tornados and hurricanes come from, and how lightning strikes in this exciting exploration of our weather and climate.
(Recommended for grades 4 and above.)
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"Icy Worlds/Saving the Night (w/ live sky tour)"
An exploration of the frozen moons of the outer solar system, and the surprises
found there, followed by a show about how we can all help to preserve the beauty
of the nighttime sky. A live tour of the constellations currently visible follows.
(Recommended for grades 4 and above.)
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"The Cowboy Astronomer"
A down-home look at the night skies through the eyes of a wistful rancher, with voice
characterization by Baxter Black, cowboy poet and storyteller. This
program introduces students to constellations, sky traditions of world
cultures, and modern discoveries about our universe. From Loch Ness Productions, recommended for grades 4 and above.
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"The Dinosaur Chronicles"
Despite mankind's achievements, our tenure on Earth has been short compared to the
dinosaurs, who dominated the planet for nearly 160 million years. Why
did they disappear, and what would things be like today if they
hadn't? Find out in this educational and entertaining journey into
every kid's favorite geological age--the age of dinosaurs! (From the
Taylor Planetarium,
recommended for grades 4 and above.)
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"The Explorers"
How did Pacific Islanders navigate before the invention of the
compass? Combining recorded narration with a live show presenter, this
program from Hawai'i's Bishop Planetarium
takes your students on an interactive adventure, testing their newfound
knowledge of celestial navigation on a simulated ocean voyage. The
show concludes with a look at a future manned mission to Mars. An
Educator's Guide
is available for this program, recommended for grades 4 and above.
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"Navigating with Lewis and Clark"
How did the Corps of Discovery know where they were...when they were in the middle
of nowhere? See how Lewis and Clark used the stars, sun, and moon to
blaze a trail to the Pacific Ocean two hundred years ago. (Recommended
for grades 4 and above.)
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"Far Out Space Places"
Visit the virtual vacation planning center to create the outer space
vacation of a lifetime. At various times during this program, students
will vote on the solar system destinations of their choice, then learn
about the extreme sport opportunities each location offers. Nearly 300
different combinations are possible! (Recommended for grades 4 and
above.)
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"Greatest Wonders of the Universe"
Within the small world of the ancient Greeks, there were seven great wonders,
including the Great Pyramid at Gizeh, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon,
and the Colossus of Rhodes. Modern technology has expanded our
horizons, bringing a spectacular variety of wonders within our reach.
Star Trek's Jeri Ryan narrates this whirlwind tour of the solar
system's seven greatest wonders, then explores seven more wonders in
the universe beyond. (Recommended for grades 5 and above.)
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"How to Build a Planet"
Travel through five billion years of geologic history in this exciting program narrated by
Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Q," John DeLancie. Your students
will witness the dawn of life, plate tectonics, and the Cambrian
"explosion,"and learn how volcanism and bombardment from space shaped
the Earth, its oceans, and its atmosphere. An engaging and
entertaining reinforcement for your Earth science curriculum! (From the
Taylor Planetarium, recommended for grades 6 and above.)
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"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 harbor life, and could it survive today? What
does Mercury's unseen side look like? What sustains and drives the
fierce storms of the gas giant planets? What lies beyond Pluto? Do
other Earths exist? What shapes beautiful and bizarre planetary
nebulae? Is time travel possible? Come explore these and other
intriguing mysteries of our universe. (Recommended for grades 6 and
above.)
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"The Search for Life in the Universe"
Are we alone in the Universe? Scientists examining this question must use
state-of-the-art tools and knowledge if they hope to provide an
answer. Your students will learn about the chemistry of life, the
origin of planets, and how the latest discoveries help us make educated
guesses about when, or if, we'll ever meet aliens from another world.
Narrated by Star Trek's "Mr. Spock," Leonard Nimoy. (From the
Buhl Planetarium, recommended for grades 6 and above.)
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"StarSigns (with live sky tour)"
Since before recorded history, humans have looked to the stars for
answers to questions about our relationship to the universe. This
program looks at the difference between astronomy and astrology, and
explores what critical thinking tells us about the messages stars have
to tell us. (Recommended for grades 6 and above.)
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"Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" (with live sky tour)
Using ever more powerful telescopes, astronomers can now explore the
farthest reaches of the universe, seeing light that began its journey
to Earth shortly after the universe's beginning. This program
includes a live introduction to the vast distances astronomers measure
in space, followed by a recorded program that will stretch your
students' imaginations to consider what may lie beyond the
infinite. (Recommended for grades 6 and above.)
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