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Fieldtrip Reservation Form FYI Print and fax to 530.225.0216 ~ Or ~ Save document to your desktop, open the document, input your reservation information, save, then email the document to us as an attachment. ~ For information call 530.225.0241 Feedback Form Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Lesson Plan
The Molecularium Teacher’s Resource Guide
Larry Cat in Space ONLINE PICTURE BOOK
The educational focus of Larry Cat In Space is the Moon and its relationship to Earth.
Reading, Writing & Rings Reading, Writing & Rings
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Schreder Planetarium reserves the right to change or cancel scheduled field trips or programs, without notice, at any time. UPDATED 05/20/2008Show Titles Secret of the Cardboard RocketSecret of the Cardboard Rocket - Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ships navigator…an astronomy book. Produced with state of the art 3-D animation and a 5.1 soundtrack with spectacular effects created at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch.
MOLECULARIUM Funded through a generous grant by First 5 Shasta
Atoms Are Amazing trailer and Riding Snowflakes trailer MOLECULARIUM™- Riding Snowflakes is a magical, musical adventure into the world of ATOMS and MOLECULES! Come on a journey with OXY, HYDRO and HYDRA, an amazing cast of atoms, aboard the most fantastic ship in the Universe: the MOLECULARIUM. Molecularium brings kids on a musical cartoon adventure into a NANOSCALE UNIVERSE created from accurate molecular simulations. They learn about the 3 states of matter as they travel into a cloud, watch a snowflake form, and count the number of water molecules in a raindrop. Larry Cat In SpaceTake off on a lunar adventure with a curious stowaway cat!Larry Cat In Space is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Larry Cat In Space is primarily targeted at grades K-3, although everyone loves an entertaining, fun story! Parents and children alike will enjoy the show, and learn something about the Moon, too! Science Education Content The educational focus of Larry Cat In Space is the Moon and its relationship to Earth. The first-person narrative style allows audience members to identify with the main character and share in his adventures. His experiences teach important facts about the Moon and Earth. Multidisciplinary themes in lunar geography, earth/space sciences, physical science, and science as a human endeavor are woven throughout the program, and help relate the information presented in the show to the lives of students, families, and the general public. Show content is relevant in the following subject areas: Physical, Earth and Space Sciences:
Secrets of the Sun
An intimate look at the role the sun plays in the life of our solar system. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the sun to the mass ejections of solar material in to surrounding space, we will experience the power of the sun and its impact on the planets and ultimately life on Earth. We will trace the life cycle of the sun itself, going back to its beginnings and moving forward in time to its eventual death.
Standards Addressed: 3rd —12th Grade 3rd Grade—1a-i 4th Grade—5a-c 5th Grade—4a,b,5a-c,6c,f 6th Grade—4a,b,7a,b The Future is Wild |
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Wonders of the Universe Trailer
Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion, you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you’ll fly deep into our own Milky Way Galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.
Standards Addressed: 3rd —12th Grade
3rd Grade—1a-i 4th Grade—5a-c 5th Grade—4a,b,5a-c,6c,f 6th Grade—4a,b,7a,b
7th Grade—3a,4a,b,c,e,g,6a-g,7c 8th Grade—1a-e,2d-g,4a-e 9th-12th Grades Physics: 1a-f,4e Chemistry: 11a-g Biology: 6a-c,e,7d,8a,b Earth Sciences: 1a-g,2a-g
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From breathtaking landscapes, to violent volcanic eruptions, to the sheer beauty of Saturn’s rings, explore the planets and moons of the solar system in a majestic journey through our celestial neighborhood. Travel down to the surface of all the planets and experience what life would be like on those brave new worlds. Our journey begins as we follow a comet as it travels through interplanetary space. On each of our exotic ports of call, real data and images from modern space probes are transformed into stunning 360° photo-realistic 3D animation.
Standards Addressed: K —12th Grade
Kindergarten 1a,b,2b,3a,4c,d,e 1st Grade—1a,b,2a,3c,4a,b,d 2nd Grade—1a,b,c,d,e,3a,b,4a,c 3rd Grade—1a-i,2a-d,4a-e,5b, 4th Grade—5a-c 5th Grade—4a,b,5a,b,c,6c,f 6th Grade—4a,b,7a,b
7th Grade—3a,4a,b,c,e,g,6a-g,7c 8th Grade—1a-e,2d-g,4a-e 9th-12th Grades—Physics: 1a-f,4e Chemistry: 11a-g Biology: 6a,b,c,e,7d,8a,b Earth Sciences: 1a-g,2a-g
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Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena. See some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of their original splendor.
Standards Addressed: 3rd—12th Grade
3rd Grade—1a-i 4th Grade—5a-c 5th Grade—4a,b,5a,b,c,6c,f 6th Grade—4a,b,7a,b
7th Grade—3a,4a,b,c,e,g,6a-g,7c 8th Grade—1a-e,2d-g,4a-e 9th-12th Grades—Physics: 1a-f,4e Chemistry: 11a-g Biology: 6a-c,e,7d,8a,b Earth Sciences: 1a-g,2a-g

The search for life in the universe begins as we travel to yet undiscovered planets in the far reaches of space. In differing environmental conditions, you'll discover what living creatures might look like on worlds very different from our own. From the giant insect-like life forms on low-gravity planets, to the highly muscular star-shaped creatures on high-gravity worlds, Cosmic Safari transforms scientific theory into exotic worlds filled with fantastic creatures never before imagined.
Standards Addressed: 6th —12th Grade
6th Grade: 1a-g,2a-d,3a-d,4a,b,7a,b 7th Grade: 1a-f,2a-e,3a-e,4a-c,e,g,6a-g,7c 8th Grade: 1a-e,2d-g,4a-e,7a-c 9th-12th Grades: Physics: 1a-f,4e Chemistry: 11a-g Biology: 1a-j,6a-c,e,7a-f,8a-g,9a-i,19a-f Earth Sciences: 1a-g,2a-g

An historical look at how we have envisioned the universe though the ages. We visit some of the ancient sites where our ancestors erected great structures with special astronomical significance. Finally we look at the universe through the eyes of today’s scientists and space explorers to experience a spectacular overview of the heavens.
Standards Addressed: 3rd—12th Grade
3rd Grade—1a-i 4th Grade—5a-c 5th Grade—4a,b,5a,b,c,6c,f 6th Grade—4a,b,7a,b
7th Grade—3a,4a,b,c,e,g,6a-g,7c 8th Grade—1a-e,2d-g,4a-e 9th-12th Grades—Physics: 1a-f,4e Chemistry: 11a-g Biology: 6a-c,e,7d,8a,b Earth Sciences: 1a-g,2a-g
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Light up your evening as we bring you the burning of the Yule log, sparkling Christmas trees, candles in the windows, luminaries and the traditional ritual of lighting the Menorah. Feast in the multicultural traditions of the winter solstice. Rituals from ancient Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi cultures are presented, along with more modern traditions of kissing under the mistletoe, caroling, and gift giving. The program does, of course, include some sky gazing.
Standards Addressed: 3rd—12th Grade (Ideal for ages six and up)
3rd Grade—1a-i 4th Grade—5a-c 5th Grade—4a,b,5a-c,6c,f 6th Grade—4a,b,7a,b
7th Grade—3a,4a,b,c,e,g,6a-g,7c 8th Grade—1a-e,2d-g,4a-e 9th-12th Grades Physics: 1a-f,4e Chemistry: 11a-g Biology: 6a-c,e,7d,8a,b Earth Sciences: 1a-g,2a-g