Show Library
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Trip to the Moon(Pre-K to 1st grade)
Geared toward younger students, this program simulates a trip to our nearest neighbor in space, the Moon. Students learn about the importance of air, water, and nourishment. Upon landing, they experience the effects of reduced gravity, explore the cratered surface, and look back at our home planet... the source of all known life. |
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The Little Star That Could(1st grade)
"The Little Star That Could" is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets. Each planet is introduced to your audiences with basic information about our Solar System. |
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The Seasons Reasons Show(2nd grade)
Marvin Short, Jake Jupiter, and Laura Twist tell us about weather, the water cycle, clouds, seasons, constellations, and the moon. Voices for the characters are narrated by voice talent from the TV cartoon series "Dragonball Z". |
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Solar System Tours(3rd grade)
Solar System Tours is a guided tour of the solar system in which students enjoy close-up views of all the planets on the Sky Theater's dome. Students experience wonders from the Sun to the edge of the solar system, including reclassification of Pluto. |
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Lone Star Legends(4th grade)
Native Texans, as well as our state's early settlers, spent many hours looking up in wonder at the grandeur of Texas skies. As students sit around a cowboy campfire, they are treated to some Lone Star Legends, discovering constellations that tell the story of Texas History.
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Wonders of the Universe(All ages)
Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion you'll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you'll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.
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Dawn of the Space Age(All ages)
From the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of man's first steps into space. Who were these men and women that took part in these death-defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore, in "Dawn of the Space Age". |
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Two Small Pieces of Glass(All ages)
While attending a local star party, two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made. The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe. |
