Program : We take a fun-filled, fascinating ride through the dynamic solar system, investigating the order, composition, and properties of our planetary neighbors. A delightful and interactive presentation that students will be sure to remember! This program includes interactive presentation, audience participation, and multimedia sequences.

Grade Level : 2nd-5th

Program Length : 60 minutes (45 min. presentation + 15 min activity)

Activity :

Solar System in your Pocket
Students discover the true distances between the planets as they assemble a take-home solar system.

Suggested Workshop Add-on :

Worlds in Comparison
Working with colored playdough, students follow a step-by-step method for creating planetary models in the correct proportions and come to some surprising conclusions (30-35 minutes).

Post-Visit Activities :
Weight on Other Worlds
How Old Am I On...?

Program Cost : $295.00 for up to 100 participants
Please inquire for larger audience sizes. Multi-program discounts available. Material fees apply.
Effective 1/1/08, a fuel surcharge of $10 per 25 miles beyond Waterown, CT will be added.

National Science Standards addressed : A, B, D, E, G (view standards)