Overview

• Planetarium program scripts, activities

• Resources Links

Superintendent Dr. Freddie Williamson

Director Ken Brandt

Saturday, November 11th, the planetarium will be open for programs at 

Noon, 1:00, and 2:00 pm. The program: Perseverance Explores Mars! Free NASA swag and stickers will be given out.  Admission is free. To reserve a spot for your family, please call 910-671-6000, x3382. Leave a message with the following information: Your name, number in your party, and which show you want to see (12, 1, 0r 2). The program is free, but reservations are required. We are located, temporarily, at 100 Hargrave St., in the old elementary school’s cafeteria. Doors open 10 minutes before the program begins, so you and your family can interact with the science center.

*Please note that attendance is capped at 20 people per program. 

Fine-tuning visits to the planetarium: insider hints-

1. Write down student questions on 3x5 cards, or something like that. This way, I can answer student questions anonymously for those who are shy.

A fun Mars mapping experience courtesy NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab:

https://murray-lab.caltech.edu/CTX/V01/SceneView/MurrayLabCTXmosaic.html

Track Ingenuity and Perseverance on Mars:

https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/27365/ingenuity-and-perseverance-make-tracks/

How was your trip to the planetarium?

Let us know by completing this survey!

Please fill out the survey. One lucky winner will receive a MOJO Jojo pop collectible toy!

Superintendent Dr. Freddie Williamson

Director Ken Brandt

Solar eclipse Saturday Oct 14 event information:

Fine-tuning visits to the planetarium: insider hints-

1. Write down student questions on 3x5 cards, or something like that. This way, I can answer student questions anonymously for those who are shy.

A fun Mars mapping experience courtesy NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab:

https://murray-lab.caltech.edu/CTX/V01/SceneView/MurrayLabCTXmosaic.html

Track Ingenuity and Perseverance on Mars:

https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/27365/ingenuity-and-perseverance-make-tracks/

How was your trip to the planetarium?

Let us know by completing this survey!

Please fill out the survey. One lucky winner will receive a MOJO Jojo pop collectible toy!

These minerals are identified by their Fluorescence: In regular daylight they look drab and off-white.

The same minerals under SW UV light (~260 nm.) The bright green is a NC mineral, Hyalite Opal

Please ask to see this exhibit if you are interested.

Piano in a science center? Note the tuning forks nearby. Pitch and volume are two important components of waveform motion.

Virtual Programs are available by emailing kenneth.brandt@robeson.k12.nc.us

Virtual program requirements:

1. Each student must have their own device. Displaying on a smart board in front of the whole class is problematic at best, as the students in the rear of the room will have trouble seeing the images-especially the night sky.

2. Have each student prepare at least one question about space exploration, astronomy, or any science subject that is in some way related to what we're doing.

If both of these conditions are untenable, please reconsider your request. I will disconnect any connection to a smartboard display.

3. Recommended number/visit: 2 classes/virtual session. 30-40 students (can be more or less).

Check out our grade-level appropriate activities and resources on our links to the left.

Please note that our schedule is subject to change, as current events in space science dictate.

For school groups: 28 students and 2 adults can be comfortably seated indoors.

For information, email Joy Ivey at joy.ivey@robeson.k12.nc.us.

• Weather: here is a link for our own clear sky clock. See whether it'll be clear or cloudy here in SE NC.