Space Sciences

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Explore the Universe

Leave the Earth behind and take off with a Planetarium educator as your star pilot!
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Saturdays and Sundays

Big Bird's Adventure: One World, One Sky

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, and more!
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First Sunday of each month

Big Bird's Adventure: One World, One Sky (Soft Light, Soft Sound)

Enjoy a special version of the hit show with softer sound and light and looser house rules.

Space Kahoots

From space exploration and the planets to telescopes and meteors, space is full of wonder and discovery. Learn about the wonders of space and share the knowledge with your classroom.
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20 minutes

What's a Meteor Shower?

Have you ever seen a small bright light cross the night sky? That may have been one meteor in a meteor shower. Learn what a meteor is, how they happen, and when you can see one for yourself! Made with video from our partners at SciShow Kids.
Kahoot
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20 minutes

Space Volcanoes

There are volcanoes are all over the Earth but did you know they are also all over the universe? Learn the difference between active and inactive volcanoes, what solar system objects are home to these landforms, and the different types of volcanoes.
Kahoot
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20 minutes

How to Find a Meteorite!

If you have seen a shooting star, you were watching a meteor fall from space towards the Earth. Sometimes these rocks make their way to Earth's surface. Learn how you can identify meteorites using their properties.
Kahoot
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20 minutes

Annular Solar Eclipse

Each year, the Moon makes its annual journey between the Earth and the Sun. Discover what happens during an eclipse and how to watch this phenomenon safely!
Kahoot
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20 minutes

Eclipse Solar Anular

Algo emocionante ocurrirá en el cielo cada otoño, y dependiendo de dónde te encuentres, podrías presenciar un eclipse solar anular. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente un eclipse solar y qué hace que sea anular? Sigue jugando para poner a prueba tus conocimientos y...
Kahoot
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20 minutes

Ice on Mars

What is so special about ice on Mars? Ice may hold the clues needed to determine if there is life, or was life, on Mars. Learn why and what they have found so far now! Learn about ice on Mars to prepare for Mission: Mars on Roblox: http://roblox.com...
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20 minutes

Meet the Mars Rovers!

Meet the rovers on Mars! They are exploring the planet to discover more about its history and gather clues for the future. Learn about Mars rovers, how they work, and what they are searching for.
Kahoot
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20 minutes

How Big Is the Universe?

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how big the stars and planets are? Discover just how big the universe is and compare the sizes of planets, stars, galaxies, and the observable universe.
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Mercury and Mars Pair Up in the Night Sky!

Welcome to the January edition of our Night Sky Forecast with Chuck Wilcox! 🌌 This year, we're excited to introduce a special treat for our friends down under – Southern Hemisphere sky charts!

Eclipse Kahoots

Test your knowledge of eclipses. Do you know why eclipses occur? What do they look like? Have you ever seen one? Play now to see if you are an eclipse expert! Prepare for the next solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. Get more information at mos.org/eclipse.

Mars Kahoots

We have lots to learn about our neighboring planet, Mars. Discover what the Red Planet has to offer and share the knowledge with your classroom.