Space Foundation supports K through 12 students with standards-based curriculum that uses space principles to integrate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) into all content areas. Programs are delivered virtually to students.
Space Foundation Discovery Center takes advantage of extraordinary teaching tools to deliver our virtual field trip programs, including Science On a Sphere®.
The interactive virtual field trips for students we offer are available to individual classroom teachers; school districts and other educational institutions, including public and private schools, and homeschool organizations.
Virtual Field Trip
- $150/session
- LIVE Science On a Sphere® presentation with Q & A
- Maximum of 50 students
- Up to 60 minutes (dependent on grade level)
- Hands-on activity lesson plan will be shared with teacher
Tour of the Solar System
Grade Level/s: K-12
Students will learn about the Solar System and Earth's place within it, including the latest information on discoveries and the future of exploration.
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.
Mars
Grade Level/s: 3-12
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.
Rocketry
Grade Level/s: 1-12
Students will learn about rocket design and the past, present, and future of rocket launches. Students will assemble rockets while thinking about how forces like direction and magnitude affect the motion of an object.
NGSS standards: K-PS2-2, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2ETS1-3, 3-PS2-2, MS-ETS1, HS-ETS1.
Moon Phases
Grade Level/s: 2-6
The relative positions and motions of Earth, Moon, and Sun can be used to explain observable effects such as seasons, eclipses, and moon phases. Students will learn about these motions to further understand the phases of the moon.
NGSS standards: 1-ESS1, 2-ESS1, 3-PS2, 4-ESS1, 5-PS2, 5-ESS1.
Become a Teacher Liaison
Teacher liaisons are extraordinary educators who use space-related education programs and principles in the classroom to act as advocates for space-based education in their schools and districts.
Start today to build a brighter future
To start planning your field trip, call 719.576.8000.
