Sunday, May 26, 2013

Teacher and School Resources

Field Trips for School Groups

School field trip presentations consist of one or two planetarium programs. You may choose any two of our shorter programs (up to 25 minutes in length each) or one of our longer programs (length 26 to 41 minutes). Following the planetarium program(s) will be the current edition of our seasonal presentation called Stargazing. Stargazing presents the latest information about the locations of the current evening stars and constellations. The total show time will vary from 45 to 60 minutes depending on the selection. Time will be provided for questions from the students. Teachers receive up to 10 free passes to public shows to give to their students as incentives. The tickets will be presented to teachers when they arrive for their field trip presentation.

Shorter Planetarium Programs

Astronaut: Grades 3 & up ♦ 25 min
New Flight Adventures: Grades 3 & up ♦ 20 min
Force [5]: Grades 2 & up ♦ 25 min
Ice Worlds: Grades 3 & up ♦ 24 min
Molecularium: Grades 3 & up ♦ 23 min
Mystery of the Missing Seasons: Grades 2 to 5 ♦ 25 min
New Horizons: All grades ♦ 23 min
Origins of Life: Grades 3 & up ♦ 24 min
Secrets of the Sun: Grades 3 & up ♦ 20 min
Two Small Pieces of Glass: Grades 3 & up ♦ 25 min
Wonders of the Universe: Grades 2 & up ♦ 22 min
Zula Patrol: Down to Earth: Grades K to 3 ♦ 24 min
Zula Patrol: Under the Weather: Grades K to 3 ♦ 24 min (Also available in Spanish)

Longer Planetarium Programs

Ancient Skies, Ancient Mysteries: Grades 3 & up ♦ 27 min
Bad Astronomy: Grades 4 & up ♦ 40 min
Black Holes: Grades 3 & up ♦ 37 min
Bridge to the Beginning: Grades 3 & up ♦ 29 min
The Cowboy Astronomer: Grades 3 & up ♦ 37 min
Experience the Aurora: Grades 3 & up ♦ 27 min
Extreme Planets: Grades 3 & up ♦ 32 min
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System: Grades 3 & up ♦ 28 min
In My Backyard: Grades Preschool-1. ♦ 30 min
Larry, Cat in Space: Grades K to 3 ♦ 30 min
The Little Star That Could: Grades K to 3 ♦ 35 min
Mayan Prophecies: Grades 4 & up ♦ 26 min
Natural Selection: Grades 4 & up ♦ 41 min
Season of Light: All grades ♦ 35 min (Month of December only)
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket: Grades K to 4 ♦ 40 min
Stars of the Pharaohs: Grades 3 & up ♦ 30 min
Tales of the Maya Skies: Grades 3 & up ♦ 33 min (Also available in Spanish)

Making a Reservation

School shows are offered at 9:30 am and 11:00 am every week, Monday through Friday. To schedule a show please call 651-4505 or 651-4138, during regular business hours. The Planetarium has a seating capacity of 70 people. The admission price is $2.20 per person (students and adults). There is a minimum fee of $66.00 (to 30 people) and a maximum fee of $110.00 (50 or more) for each presentation. The total capacity of The Planetarium is limited to 70 persons for any one performance.

NASA Regional Educator Resource Center

The Planetarium at CSN operates the NASA Regional Educator Resource Center for the State of Nevada. Please check out the resources available to Nevada's teachers through the NRERC.