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Planetarium School Field Trips and Private Group Shows Our planetarium seats up to 100 visitors and uses both high technology and personalized presentations to make the wonders of astronomy and space real for everyone. Your group can visit the Planetarium Tuesday through Friday at 9am, 11am, 1pm. Special arrangements for additional times can be made upon request. Group Admission Fees:
School Groups Teachers and adult chaperones: FREE One adult chaperone for every 6 students is required. Ways to Reserve a Show: Call 541.682.7888 to guarantee your spot or Download the reservation form [pdf] and email it to info@sciencefactory.org. We will confirm receipt by PHONE CALL. Field Trips/Private Groups Planetarium Show Options   We have a variety of show subjects available. Teachers can expect, regardless of program content, a live and interactive segment, allowing students to participate by asking and answering questions.All programs are 50 to 60 minutes long except for “Up in the Sky” which is 30 minutes. Shows can be scheduled at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm, Wednesdays - Fridays. Special showings may be available. We are happy to accommodate the needs and interests of your students wherever possible. Please inform us prior to your visit so we can adjust our content specifically to your class. It’s Not Your Grandma’s Solar System Back in the day when your grandparents learned about the solar system, there were only 9 planets, Saturn was the only planet with rings, Mars was a mysterious world and folks just agreed that Pluto was a planet. We’ll examine the dramatic new discoveries that have changed our thinking in the last 50 years. Best for grades 3 and up. Backyard Astronomy A look at the constellations, bright stars and planets visible in tonight’s sky. Adaptable to any grade level from pre-school–high school. Up in the Sky A guided tour of the moon and stars at night; major constellations in the night sky, and several of the mythological stories for the constellations from both classical (Greek/Roman) culture as well as Native American culture. Best for grades K through 2. Hubble’s Universe The Hubble Space Telescope is giving us an unprecedented view of our universe—a universe filled with amazing beauty and explosive power. In Hubble’s Universe we explore some of these incredible discoveries and learn what they tell us about the ultimate fate of our sun and the universe. This live, interactive show is continually updated with new photos and scientific discoveries. Best for grades 3 and up. The Sun’s Family A tour of the solar system, highlighting the similarities and differences between the nine planets, plus other objects in orbit around the sun (asteroids, comets, etc.). Best for grades 3 and up. |
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