Program Flyer: Journey Through the Solar System
Content Provider
Space Center Houston
Contact Information
Patricia Moore
Content Provider
Space Center Houston
Contact Information
Patricia Moore
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
United StatesPhone: (281) 244-2149
Fax: (281) 283-7724
Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, Public Library: Library Patrons
Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Fine Arts, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies/History
Climb aboard NASA’s various space crafts and probes to experience our Solar System in a whole new light. Live from NASA’s first satellite, Explorer 1, students will explore each of the nine planets through the eyes of NASA’s space probes. Through this exciting, interactive experience, your students will calculate the distance between each planet; explore the differences and similarities of each planet, and discover how gravity plays an important role in the solar system.
Program Format
1. This program begins live in front of a model of Explorer 1 and an actual Mercury Capsule.2. We will discuss our place in the universe and the different objects in the universe.3. We discuss orbits and do a hands-on activity4. Through video and images, students will experience each planet through the eyes of a NASA probe and discuss what they learned.5. Students will do a hands-on activity that calculates the distance between each planet.6. Conclusion and Q and A.
Objectives
1. Engage in a discussion about the objects in the universe and our place among them.2. Explore the different types of orbits and orbital patters/speeds of the planets through a hands-on activity.3. Compare the distances between each planet using a non-standard form of measurement.4. Discover the similarities and differences of the planets through the eyes of NASA probes.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NS.K-4.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiryNS.K-4.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of :Properties of earth materials Objects in the sky Changes in earth and skyNS.K-4.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop Abilities of technological design Understanding about science and technology Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humansNS.K-4.7 HISTORY OF NATURE AND SCIENCE: As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of Science as a human endeavorNS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understandings about scientific inquiryNS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding Structure of the earth system Earth's history Earth in the solar systemNS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technologyNS.5-8.7 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding of Science as a human endeavor Nature of science History of science
Program Length: 50 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $165.00Interactive Cost for Premium Members: $165.00 What's this?Point to Point Cost: $165.00Point to Point Cost for Premium Site Members: $165.00 What's this?By Request/On Demand Cost: $165.00By Request/On Demand Cost for Premium Members: $165.00 What's this?
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Program Fee Notes
Participants receiving the event are responsible for any line charges.
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations.If a program is cancelled within 48 hours, a $10.00 charge will be applied.If a program is cancelled without warning or at the time of the connection, the full program fee plus a $10.00 charge will be applied.
Is video taping allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over ISDN
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $165.00Interactive Cost for Premium Members: $165.00 What's this?Point to Point Cost: $165.00Point to Point Cost for Premium Site Members: $165.00 What's this?By Request/On Demand Cost: $165.00By Request/On Demand Cost for Premium Members: $165.00 What's this?
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Participants receiving the event are responsible for any line charges.
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations.If a program is cancelled within 48 hours, a $10.00 charge will be applied.If a program is cancelled without warning or at the time of the connection, the full program fee plus a $10.00 charge will be applied.
Is video taping allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over ISDN
Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
It is preferred you dial us for IP connections and required for ISDN connections.
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
It is preferred you dial us for IP connections and required for ISDN connections.