Merrillville Community Planetarium
Bringing the Universe to the Merrillville Schools and Northwest Indiana

The Sun/Day & Night/Seasons

Our Star, the Sun

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
3rd to 5th grade
Teacher Guide:
Yes
Synopsis:
About stars and the sun; how the sun affects our planet

Exploring the Sky

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
K to 2nd grade
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
Stars, planets, moon, constellations; earns badge for young scouts

Sun and Earth, The

Length (minutes):
55
Age Category:
K to 2nd grade
Teacher Guide:
Yes
Synopsis:
Stars; Earth orbits the sun; cause of day and night, seasons

How Do We Explore Space?

Length (minutes):
50
Age Category:
K to 2nd grade
Teacher Guide:
Yes
Synopsis:
Exploring space by using our eyes, telescopes, and spacecraft

Introduction to the Planetarium

Length (minutes):
45-50
Age Category:
K to 2nd grade
Teacher Guide:
Yes
Synopsis:
Introduces the planetarium and the day and night sky
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