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Grade Level(s): 4 - 12
Program Length: 45 minutes
Program Description:
Views of the Universe will take you on a virtual
journey, visiting planets of our Solar System,
probing into large clouds of gas and dust in space
called nebulae (nebula in singular), exploring the
life and death of stars, plummet into a black hole
(singularity), and more. This show is a great
introduction to the science of astronomy and the
hobby of stargazing for any age.
The presentation will conclude with a guided tour
of the current night skies over Southeastern
Michigan, including what planets, stars, and other
celestial objects will be visible from your
backyard.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify the different types of objects visible in
the night sky; such as stars, planets, and
constellations;
- Explain the differences between planets and
stars;
- Understand the spatial relationships between
the objects in our Solar System and other objects
in the Universe,
- Understand the limits of our knowledge of our
and other solar systems.
Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Pluto, while solid,
is still unexplored and unknown.
For a complete Teacher's Resource Guide to this show, please click
HERE.
Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks
More information can be found at the Michigan Department of Education website at: www.michigan.gov/documents/MichiganCurriculumFramework_8172_7.pdf
The Detroit Science Center and the Dassault
Systèmes Planetarium are dedicated to assisting all
educators in building and utilizing curricula based on
the above-mention standards and benchmarks. Each
of our shows for school groups keeps you and your
students needs in mind. For this show,
the Standards & Benchmarks addressed include:
Elementary School:
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge I, 1-5
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge II 1-1
Solar System, Galaxy and Universe V. 4-1,2
Middle School:
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge I, 1
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge II 1-1&3
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-1,2,3,5,6
High School:
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge I, 1,2,3
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge II 1-2,3
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-1,2,3,5,6
For a complete Teacher's Resource Guide to this show, please click HERE.
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