Elementary Space Workshops
Space Travel
Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter! Race a rocket and design your own car engine as you learn about thrust. See the principles of propulsion at work in a real rocket launch! Major Concepts: Laws of motion, rockets, propulsion
Atmosphere & Beyond
We’re on a mission to explore the atmosphere on Earth, and beyond! Travel to the end of the rainbow and make a sunset. Mix up various planetary atmospheres, one molecule at a time. Major Concepts: air, planets, differences between planetary make-up, particles
Sun & Stars
This stellar program leads you through the life cycles of the stars! Learn about our star; the sun, and see stardust form. Major Concepts: stars, constellations, galaxies
Rocket Science
This is your chance to be a rocket scientist! Investigate the four forces of flight as you race through space. Explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build and take home your own Mad Science® Skyblazer Rocket! (This program has additional fees.) Major Concepts: rocket parts
Planets & Moons
Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse on our home planet. See the size difference between the Earth and its moon. Major Concepts: planets size, orbits, distance of planets, eclipse
Space Phenomena
Probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light in this phenomenal program on space events. Major Concepts: comets, meteors, satellites
Living in Space
Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission and build a model space station. Major Concepts: Cooperation, micro-gravity, space temperature
Space Technology
Discover technology that’s out of this world! Steer a laser beam through a laser maze, and discover everyday objects originally designed for use in space! Major Concepts: Properties of light, lasers, radars
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