Field Trips and Classes
Artemis
Grade Level/s: Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12
Class Category: Space Exploration
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 1, Voyage 2, Voyage 3
Artemis is the new phase of space exploration. Learn about the Artemis mission and how we will bring people back to the moon and potentially Mars! NGSS standards: 3-5-ETS1, MS-ETS1, HS-ETS1. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
The Math of Holograms
Venue: AGI Space Mission Lab
Available Packages: Mission Bravo
Often considered very different subjects, it is not common to see the concepts of light and matter presented together. However, the development of easily accessible holographic content, combined with a few simple supplies, make this an easy accomplishment in the form of hologram viewers. Sign up now, don’t be left in the dark!
Astrobiology: Life Beyond Earth
Grade Level/s: Grade 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12, K
Class Category: Space Exploration
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 1, Voyage 2, Voyage 3
Will we ever find life elsewhere in our solar system? This is one of many questions which drive space exploration. Students will learn about life here on Earth and its connections to searching for life in our solar system. NGSS standards: MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS4-1, MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-4, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3, MS-ESS3-2, MS-PS1-2, MS-ESS2-4, MS-PS1-3, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS2-6, HS-ESS2-7. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
Charting Mars
Grade Level/s: Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12
Class Category: Space Exploration
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 2
While it is not yet possible to visit Mars, this Mars based-field trip affords an opportunity to move around on the largest mapped surface of the red planet students may ever see. Exploring important concepts like latitude, longitude, elevation, and compass skills students will walk all over our 25’ x 25’ map to tangibly practice orienteering skills. This experience also includes a scavenger hunt in our museum. NGSS standards: K-ESS3-1, 2-ESS2-2, 4-ESS1-1, 4-ESS2-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, HS-ESS1-6, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
Mars, the Red Planet
Grade Level/s: Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12
Class Category: Space Exploration
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 1, Voyage 2
Mars: the fourth terrestrial planet in our solar system and the next great adventure in space exploration. Students will learn about the red planet, its features, and exploration of the past, present, and future. NGSS standards: K-2-ETS1, 3-5 ETS1, 4-ESS1-1, 4-ESS2-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
3D Printing
Grade Level/s: Grade 4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12
Class Category: Engineering Design
Venue: AGI Space Mission Lab
Available Packages: Mission Bravo
From replacements parts on the ISS to drones, 3D printing has become a popular method to create products. Students will use Tinkercad to create 3D models. This program will familiarize students with the basics of how 3D objects are designed before being sent to the printer. NOTE-Students will NOT be printing their design at the Discovery Center. NGSS standards: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
Coding and Robotics
Grade Level/s: Grade 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12, K
Class Category: Engineering Design
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 2
Students learn about coding robots to perform tasks. These missions will improve students’ teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills as well as enhance math, technology and engineering proficiency. NGSS standards: 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5 ETS1-2, 3-5 ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-2. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
Engineering Design
Grade Level/s: Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12
Class Category: Engineering Design
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 2
Students will use engineering principles to design to complete a specific challenge. NGSS standards: 3-5-ETS1, MS-ETS1, HS-ETS1. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
Tour of the Solar System-Voyage IV
Class Category: Space Exploration
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 4
Take a tour through the Solar System led by one of the Space Foundation docents.
Tour of the Solar System
Grade Level/s: Grade 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, Grade 9-12, K
Class Category: Space Exploration
Venue: Science on a Sphere
Available Packages: Voyage 1, Voyage 2, Voyage 3, Voyage 5
Students will learn about the Solar System and Earth’s place within it, including the latest information on discoveries and the future of exploration. Ask about our new tour of the solar system programming for grades K-3. NGSS standards: K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-3, 1-ESS1, 2-ESS1, 2-PS1-3, 3-PS2-2, 3-5-ETS1-3, 5-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3. Addresses 21st century essential skills.
