
	School Shows and Program Listing
		\| Preschool - K \| Grades 1 - 6 \| Grades 7 - 12 \| The following is a list of the programs available from Stars, Mars & More. School programs are aligned to the National Science Education Standards and can be altered to accommodate your special needs. All programs include a brief discussion of the current night sky. Special program topics are available upon request.
		Preschool-K Make a Tornado This program teaches students the basics about tornadoes and waterspouts. Students make a tornado in a bottle during this presentation. Free bottle connectors are provided to each student. Shapes in the Sky Children look for familiar shapes and pictures among the stars and listen to stories about the pictures. The Sun’s Neighborhood Children learn about the sun’s neighborhood which includes the sun, moon, and planets. Astro-Sampler Customize your 45-55 minute program by choosing 2 or more astro topics. Grades 1-6 Greek and Roman Mythology This program is a blend of astronomy and ancient Greek and Roman mythology. The principle Greek and Roman gods are presented in a lively interactive format. Make a Tornado This program teaches students the basics about tornadoes and waterspouts. Students make a tornado in a bottle during this presentation. Free bottle connectors are provided to each student. Meet the Constellations Students are introduced to the star patterns called constellations that early stargazers imagined as they observed the stars. Native American Star Legends Students see the nighttime sky as seen through the eyes of several Native American cultures including the Navajo, Cherokee, and Hopi tribes. Explore the Planets Students are presented with the latest information gathered by NASA space probes about both the inner and outer planets of the solar system. Life Styles of the Stars This program teaches students the relationship between star temperature and color and how stars are born, live, and die. Students are taken on an imaginary voyage to the stars to explore star formation. Mystery of the Missing Seasons This entertaining program teaches students how the length of day and the changing angle of the sun results in Earth’s changing seasons. Stones from Space Stones from space hit the Earth every day. Students learn about these spectacular visitors from space. Meteorite samples are provided for students to handle. The program also introduces students to the icy visitors called comets and concludes with a realistic comet demonstration. Mars: Mysteries of the Red Planet The planet Mars stirs the imagination like no other planet. Students explore the red planet by observing the latest photographs and data gathered from past and present NASA Mars missions. Astro-Sampler Customize your 45-55 minute program by choosing 2 or more astro topics. The Stars of the Pharaohs This program is a blend of astronomy, mythology, and history. It shows a dramatic representation of the constellations as seen by the Egyptian pharaohs including King Tut. Grades 7-12 Stars and Constellations Students learn about the zodiac, circumpolar, and seasonal constellations visible from the Northern Hemisphere. Polaris, the North Star, and several other bright stars are discussed during this presentation. Reasons for the Seasons This lessons invites students to observe how the daily path of the sun changes throughout the year. The observations and data collected by students help explain the causes of the seasons from an Earth point of view. Moon Phases and Eclipses Students discover the reasons moon phases and eclipses occur by using models of the sun, moon, and Earth. Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites Students explore the icy and rocky material found in the solar system. Meteorite samples are provided for students to handle. The program also includes a comet demonstration. The Solar System Students are presented with the latest information gathered by NASA space probes about both the inner and outer planets of the solar system The program includes spectacular photographs of each of the planets. Mars: Mysteries of the Red Planet Mars stirs the human imagination like no other planet. Students explore the red planet by observing the latest photographs and data obtained from past and current Mars missions. Astro-Sampler Customize your 45-55 minute program by choosing 2 or more astro topics. The Stars of the Pharaohs (7-12) This program is a blend of astronomy, mythology, and history. It shows a dramatic representation of the constellations as seen by the Egyptian pharaohs including King Tut.