Classroom Programs

Astronaut in Space Suit on the MoonYour body does what?

Grades K-6
Space Suits: A Good Idea!

Space Suits are S.P.O.R.Ty. - it's a special acronym to help us remember why we should never forget our special suits for spacewalking! We'll learn about temperature, oxygen, radiation, and how our bodies are perfectly suited to the comfortable atmosphere of earth.

Space ToiletYou're in space-Now what?

Grades K-6
What are Crew Systems anyway?

One of the most exciting parts of being an astronaut are the little everyday things, like eating, sleeping - and yes, going to the bathroom. This makes a great wrap-up to your Space Week!

Illustration of the Bernouli PrinciplePrinciples of flight

Grades 3-6
Why wings work!

From Archimedes to airfighters, this presentation highlights the great ideas and innovations that have made it possible for flying machines to rise above the clouds. Your students will learn about bouyancy, lift and Newton's Third Law of Motion then apply their knowledge to making high-tech steerable paper airplanes. Requires small motor skills: grades 3 and up.