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Programs |
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Programs at the WVHS planetarium are best described as
interactive, multi-media lessons. Students are encouraged to ask
questions and participate in these live presentations. All programs can
be tailored to tie into the students'
classroom studies to make a program lesson that is meaningful to students.
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Programs |
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Description |
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General
(tailored
topics) |
Any |
Includes sun, moon, planets, stars, constellations and apparent motion.
Other topics can be
requested, such as Rotate & Revolve, Moon Phases, Solar System,
Seasons, Life Cycle of Stars, etc. Pre & K ~30min
1- HS ~60min |
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*New*
The
Friendly Stars |
Pre - 1 |
Meet the Sun,
talk to the stars, sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and find
constellations in the night sky. This animated program creates a
uniquely interactive program especially for young audiences. ~ 60min |
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Sky Maps |
4 - HS |
Learn how to
navigate through the night sky using a Sky Map, practice using it in the
planetarium's night sky, and then take it home to use in your own
backyard. ~ 60min |
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Journey Through the Solar System |
1 - 2 |
Play the solar system game, discover the planets in the
night sky, and leave Earth to explore the solar system. ~ 60min |
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*Holiday*
George &
Oatmeal Save Santa |
Pre - 3 |
Santa Claus is
missing, and it’s up to George the wizard and Oatmeal the snowman to
find him – and show him how to use the North Star to find his way back
to the North Pole. ~ 30min |
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Scheduling |
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Programs
start at the following times:
9:40am,
10:50am, 12:00pm or 12:30pm
30 minute
programs can also start at 10:15am & 11:30am |
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Admission |
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Group size is limited to planetarium seating. Each
program can seat 60. However, additional folding chairs can
accommodate up to 75.
$2 per student ~ Teachers Free
A minimum of 20 students or $40 is required.
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Reservations |
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Field Trip Reservations.
Reservations for the 08-09 school
year will only be accepted after LABOR DAY. |
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