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

Art/Culture/History

Humanities & the Stars: Greeks

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
8th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
The stars, planets, and universe as portrayed in Greek mythology

Africa: Mysteries in Art

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
6th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
The art, history, and role of the sky in various cultures in Africa.

Days of the Dead, The

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
8th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
Traces the history and art of this Mexican festival from ancient Aztecs to today

Eclipse: Dance of Shadow and Light

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
6th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
Solar & lunar eclipses in history; cause of eclipses; viewing safely

Endless Horizon, The

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
6th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
Human Exploration of the oceans, continents, and outer space

Van Gogh Sees the Stars

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
7th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
The life & art of Vincent Van Gogh; how Van Gogh was influenced by the sky

Dawn of Astronomy, The

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
8th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
Ancient Astronomy; building & use of pyramids; Stonehenge

Mars Show, The

Length (minutes):
60
Age Category:
6th grade and up
Teacher Guide:
No
Synopsis:
Historic views, recent Mars probes, and future exploration
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