Education Guide 2009- 2010

2009-2010Visitor Center for NASA Langley Research

Center and Langley Air Force Base

Future Astronaut

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Celebrating the 40th

Anniversary of Apollo!

1969-2009

Scheduling your group visitAdvance reservations are required for educational tours, demonstrations, programs, and IMAX films. Dates fill up quickly, so schedule your visit as early as possible. To make your reservation please do one of the following:

Call: (757) 727-0900 ext. 780 or (800) 296-0800 ext. 780

Fax: (757) 727-0898

Attn: Group Sales

Mail: Virginia Air & Space Center

Attn: Group Sales Manager

600 Settlers Landing Rd.

Hampton, VA 23669-4033

E-mail: [email protected]

After scheduling your visit, you will receive a reservation confirmation and directions on how to access pre-visit materials on-line. (Please provide two weeks notice.)

Educational Program OfferingsThe Virginia Air & Space Center has created an array of educational programs for grades pre-K through 12, designed to meet the Virginia Standards of Learning guidelines and National Science Education Standards, and stimulate your students’ interests in the fields of aviation, space, science and technology. Our informal science education approach promotes “learning through doing” which allows students to explore the basics of scientific principles in a fun and engaging environment outside of the classroom.

One-Hour ProgramsInteractive curriculum-enhancing programs teach the basic principles of science, aviation, math and space technology. Students are challenged to develop inquiry skills and use hands-on investigation to find solutions to scientific problems.

30-Minute DemonstrationsLive, hands-on demonstrations offer students the opportunity to investigate, experiment and explore space, aviation, math and technology.

ToursDocent-led tours of our permanent exhibits are available at no additional cost, or ask for free time in the exhibits. Tours led by a museum docent offer an in-depth look at our numerous air and space artifacts and hands-on exhibits. Docents are museum volunteers who have a keen interest in aviation or space and have been through extensive training to conduct tours of our exhibits.

Welcome

Table of Contents

The mission of the Virginia Air & Space Center is to educate, entertain and inspire

explorers of all ages.

2 2009-10 Educational Programs

Grade Pre-K.................................................................. 4

Grades K - 2.................................................................. 5

Grades 3 - 5............................................................... 6-7

Grades 6 - 12................................................................ 8

Space Explorers Mission Simulator......................... 9

Wacky Weather Wednesday...................................... 9

Science Teacher of the Year...................................... 9

Teacher Workshops and In-services..................... 10

Educator Resource Center for NASA Langley..... 10

Traveling Exhibits..................................................... 11

Permanent Exhibits.................................................. 12

IMAX Film Library..................................................... 13

Planning Checklist................................................... 14

Group Options & Fees............................................. 15

Legend of Symbols

Science on the Move Outreach program

Program meets Virginia’s Standards of Learning guidelines

Scheduling Tip

New Offering!NEW!

Opportunity Program, Inc.

Science on the Move - Museum OutreachLet us bring the Virginia Air & Space Center to you through our Science on the Move outreach program. Nearly all of our regular educational programs and demonstrations are available as an outreach for those schools that are unable to travel to the Center. Programs can be held in classrooms, gymnasiums, libraries, cafeterias or other demonstration halls. There is a maximum of 60 students per session.

For additional information and/or prices please contact Swee Hart. [email protected] or (757) 727-0900, ext. 759.

Look for this symbol throughout this guide for programs and demonstrations available as outreach programs!

Thanks to our community partner:

Engage, Educate and Entertain

LunchesBag lunches may be brought for a picnic in Carousel Park. Located adjacent to the Virginia Air & Space Center, the Hampton Carousel is one of a few antique carousels still operating.

Boxed lunches are available upon request, with seven days notice. Please call 727-0900, ext. 780 for lunch menu options and prices. Be sure to provide an accurate count of students and chaperones when ordering.

The Virginia Air & Space Center Opportunity Program Inc.’s goal is to serve disadvantaged students, students of low income families, and mentally and physically challenged children. The program provides an opportunity for students to participate in educational programs (grades pre-K - 12) at a reduced price or for free.

To see if your group qualifies for free or reduced admission, please submit a letter of request stating that your group falls within 150% of the poverty guidelines (numbers are based on income levels for participant’s families and/or free lunch statistics for school groups). You may email it to [email protected] or fax it to 757-727-0898. Group sales will contact you once the letter is reviewed.

Costs for these services are paid for by the Opportunity Program Inc., funded by generous contributors such as the VuBay Foundation, Northrop Grumman & Wachovia.

Find out if your group qualifies for free or reduced admission

Goody Bags Let your students take a piece of VASC home with them!

For more information call 757-727-0900, ext. 780 or email - [email protected]

• Combo A: $ 6.00 - Cold Cut Sandwich served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce and tomato *Choice of Ham or Turkey

• Combo B: $ 4.50 - Café Combo with one hot dog

• Combo C: $ 6.00 - Chicken Fingers

All combos include: A bag of chips, 12 oz. soft drink, & cookie.

**Each combo price includes tax** **All prices are subject to change**

• Aviation Glider

• VASC Velvet Pencil

• Floating Space Keychain

• VASC Postcard

Only $ 5.50 + tax per child!

Ask about customizing a goody bag for your group!

2009-10 Educational Programs 3

* items subject to change.

From Little To BigFoundation Blocks: Science 4a, b, 6c

Using visual cues, supplemented with oral and written cues, the students will identify and review the life needs of living things. They will sing a song that reinforces the life needs of living things. The students will recognize, sort and match pictures of young living things and their grown-up versions.

It MattersFoundation Blocks: Science 1a, b, d, 3d, e, f Math – 1b, c, d, 3b, c

The students will investigate the properties of matter that make solids, liquids and gasses. They will learn the terms solid, liquid, and gas, and identify objects as such. The students will witness how ice turns into water and then steam, and what happens when a solid and liquid mix.

MagnetsFoundation Blocks: Science 2a, b

Students will experiment with magnets to see first-hand the effects they have on objects. Through various activities, students will learn that magnets are “attracted to” some objects and “not attracted to” other objects. Students will also discover that magnets have poles, and the effects that magnets have on other magnets when the poles are involved.

Patterns in NatureFoundation Blocks: Science 1a, c, 3c, 6b

Students will discover through natural objects and photographs that nature has various patterns. They will identify basic properties of natural objects by direct observation. They will also identify textures and feel of natural objects. Finally, students will observe and classify the shapes and forms of common natural objects.

Go Green!Foundation Blocks: Science 7a, b • Math – 6a

Recycling will be fun and easy as students recognize the difference between trash and recyclable materials. They will identify and sort recyclable items and recognize items that have been reused to make new, fun things. They will reuse paper to make a poster to take back to their classrooms.

Shape UpFoundation Blocks: Math 1a, 4a, b, c

Students will examine basic shapes in their everyday lives. Through various activities, students will recognize basic shapes and describe how the shapes are similar and different. Students will also match and sort basic shapes. Finally, students will be able to compare two groups of shapes and describe the groups using the terms “more,” “fewer,” and “same.”

Weather Around UsFoundation Blocks: Science 6a

Through various activities students will recognize that what we wear depends on the weather. Students will investigate weather patterns of various seasons, and temperatures associated with those seasons. They will choose appropriate clothing based on daily weather.

Measure Me Foundation Blocks: Mathematics 3a, b, c

Students will learn about different types of measurement. They will identify a clock, balance scale, ruler, measuring cup, and thermometer and discuss what each item measures. The students will match a measurement to the item used, and will experience how the measuring cup, balance scale and thermometer work through hands-on group investigation.

TransportationFoundation Blocks: History & Social Science - 2b, c, d, e, g Mathematics Foundation Block - 6a

Students will sort and classify pictures of motor vehicles, flying machines and boats into the present and past categories. They will make a simple time line using pictures to see how airplanes have changed over time. They will look at pictures of cars and flying machines of the future, and as a group, design a space ship of the future.

Star PicturesFoundation Blocks : Mathematics 4a, b, c, d

Students will learn what a constellation is. They will see familiar constellations and will identify common and familiar shapes within them. They will explain what the overall picture looks like. Several volunteers will come up to place stars on a board to form a new constellation. The class will decide what shape or picture the new constellation makes.

That’s How It GrowsFoundation Blocks: Science 1b, 6c

Students will be able to recognize the stages of plant growth from seed to flower using pictures and words. They will observe the necessary elements needed to sustain a plant’s life such as sun, water, and soil. Students will name the four basic parts of a flowering plant.

Pre - K

That’s How it Grows

30 minute demonstrations


Spud Senses Foundation Blocks: Science 1a - Mathematics 4a, 6a

Using a life size, cuddly spud, students will have a great time using their senses! As a face is created out of our friendly “potato,” observations will allow students to classify shapes, develop picture graphs, and identify different smells. Simple tools, such as a magnifying glass, help enhance the sensory experience.

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Balls, Ramps & Rolling Things SOL: K.1a, d, e, K.3, K.4a, b, d, 1.1b, c, 1.2, 2.1c, 2.2

Students will explore the world of force and motion, and investigate gravity, magnets and friction. They will use their senses to identify heavy and light objects. Students will predict how gravity will make objects move, then conduct experiments with ramps to check their prediction. They will also experiment with magnets and learn how they can move objects.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (p.13).

Space Cadets SOL: K.1, K.4, K.6, 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.5

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 12!Students will observe models of the sun, Earth and moon, and then identify the color, shape and relative size of the objects. Using an astronaut puppet, students will identify what living things need to survive (food, water, air and shelter), and how to provide those needs in space. They will learn that animals, including people, cannot survive in space unless their needs are met, and that they depend on the surroundings to meet their needs.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Space Station 3D (p.13), the demonstration Space Freeze I and the traveling exhibit Alien Earths (Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010).

Wee Weather SOL: 1.7, 2.6

Students will collect weather data (temperature, wind and precipitation) provided by simulated weather instruments. They will identify these readings with the actual pattern of weather or climate represented & will choose appropriate clothing for the various weather conditions indicated. Students will explore water cycles and identify the different types of clouds.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Stormchasers (p.13). See page 9 for details on Wacky Weather Wednesdays with WVEC-TV 13!

Spud Senses SOL: K.1, K.2a, b, 1.1, 1.5a, b, c

Using a life size, cuddly spud, students will have a great time using their senses! As a face is created out of our friendly “potato,” observations will allow students to classify shapes, develop picture graphs, and identify different smells. Simple tools, such as a magnifying glass, help enhance the sensory experience.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the new traveling exhibit Animal Grossology (beginning January 30, 2010).

Space Freeze I: A Cryogenics DemoSOL: 1.1a, g, 2.1, 2.3

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 12!Observing liquid nitrogen, students will learn that matter changes state from gas to liquid as temperature decreases, and from liquid to gas as heat is added. Students will predict and observe the results as air-filled balloons are experimentally submerged in a container of liquid nitrogen. They will observe how liquid nitrogen causes a physical change in water.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Space Station 3D (p.13), the program Space Cadets, and the new traveling exhibit Alien Earths (Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010)

RobotsSOL: K.1a, c, K.4e, 1.2, 2.1a, Mathematics: K.1, K.2, K.12, K.18, 1.1, 1.15, 2.13

What are robots? Can robots do everything that people do? Watch one of your classmates become a robot! Help program our Roamer Bot. Experiment with various types of robots to perform different movements and tasks.

Structures SOL: Science 2.1, Social Studies 2.1, 2.3, Mathematics 2.20

Using pictures and models, students will identify three dimensional figures used in the architecture of ancient civilizations including pyramids (Egypt), columns & arches. They will also identify the use of these basic structures in modern construction. Conducting an experiment, students will first predict the ability of structures to support increased weights, and then observe the result of the experiment.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Mysteries of Egypt (p.13).

Jr. Mad ScientistSOL: K.1, 1.1, 2.1

The students will observe simple experiments using the scientific method, with emphasis on observation and prediction. The students will identify the states of matter and classify objects within each state, as well as identify and classify two and three-dimensional shapes in order to construct a graph. Using a bell jar, the students will make observations and predictions on the effect of a vacuum on common objects. A balance scale will be used to test the accuracy of weight predictions made only by visual observation.

30 minute demonstrationsGrades K-2

Shapes and Lines Science SOL - K.4 a, b, d; K.8 a, b • Art SOL: K.3

Using visual cues, supplemented by oral discussion, students will identify the shapes and lines that are used to depict objects in art. They will learn a song to reinforce finding shapes within a picture. Students will recognize and reproduce lines in works of art. They will identify and match shapes in a picture.

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1 Hour Programs

Under the WeatherSOL: 3.9b, 4.6

Using an appropriately-sized barbell weight, students will be introduced to standard atmospheric pressure, & they will observe the indications on a barometer to determine pending changes in the weather. Students will collect weather data representing different climates and will identify those readings with the actual pattern of weather or climate represented. Using a model, students will observe the water cycle.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Stormchasers (p.13). See page 9 for details on our special Wacky Weather Wednesdays with WVEC-TV 13.

Shake, Rattle and Roll SOL Science - 4.1, 5.1, 5.7 • Social Studies - VS.1, VS.2

Students will use real seismic data and satellite images (using Magic Planet) to understand how plate tectonics create earthquakes and volcanoes. They will discuss the major types of plate boundaries and use the rock cycle to compare/contrast the origins of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. They will study the major features of the ocean, and their relationships to the motions of the plates.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Ring of Fire.

Scream Machines Science SOL - 3.1a, c, j, 4.1a, b, 4.2a, c, d, 5.1h

Students will explore the science concepts engineers apply in building fantastic roller coasters. They will investigate the inertia & force concepts at work in our everyday lives. Students will be introduced to force, motion, and energy through interactive demonstrations featuring gravity, potential and kinetic energy and friction. They work in collaborative teams to design and model a simulated roller coaster ride, and then use the scientific method to improve the performance of their designs.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX film Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (p.13) and the demonstration Master Machines.

Mad Scientist Science SOL- 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4 Math - 3.14, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 5.11

Students will use the scientific method to perform real experiments. They will conduct preliminary observations & form hypotheses about the materials on which they will experiment. Students will test their ideas with experiments to determine the state of matter of unknown substances, & measure weight, volume, temperature & dimensions. They will perform experiments the combine one or two states of matter which will result in a new state of matter. They will prove that using just their senses is not an adequate method for obtaining results, scientific equipment is needed and will graph data to show conclusions. They will collect data through observations and use scientific reasoning to draw a conclusion.

Living Planet SOL Science - 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 3.10, 4.4, 4.5 Social Studies - 3.5

Through active game participation, students will explore habitats and discover how animals’ behavioral and physical adaptations help them survive their environment. Using a terrarium, students will study a closed environment and observe the water cycle in action. They will investigate the interdependency of plants and animals, gain an understanding of soil and its importance, and discover why photosynthesis is so crucial to live.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the demonstration Virginia’s Natural Resources (p.7) and the traveling exhibits Alien Earths (Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010) and Animal Grossology(beginning January 30, 2010).

Moon ColonySOL Science - 3.9 C/D, 3.11, 4.7, 5.7A • History - 3.10

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 12!

Take a trip to the future as we colonize the Moon. Students will compare and contrast surface conditions of the moon and Earth, describe a contribution of the Apollo missions to our understanding of the moon, and identify the actions required to sustain life in a lunar colony. What obstacles do we have to overcome? Students will identify energy sources that can be used to support a lunar colony.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D, Destiny in Space, Space Station 3D (p.13) and Hubble 3D (p.13), the demonstration Space Freeze II (p.7) and the traveling exhibit Alien Earths (Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010).

Grades 3-5

Living Planet


1 Hour Programs

Space Freeze II: A Cryogenics DemoSOL - 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 12!

Students will learn that two different elements which comprise the largest components of the Earth’s atmosphere are gases at normal ambient temperature. They will learn that matter changes state as temperature decreases or increases. Students will predict and observe the results as air-filled balloons are submerged in a container of liquid nitrogen. They will learn the temperature for nitrogen phase change between liquid and gaseous states using both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D, Destiny in Space, Space Station 3D (p.13) & Hubble 3D (p.13), the program Moon Colony (p.6) and the traveling exhibit Alien Earths (Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010).

Bring on the Noise SOL - 5.1, 5.2

Students will listen to (and even see) sound waves pass through different materials. They will experiment with sound waves and explore how to change their frequency and wavelength. Students will make predictions and observe how the pitch of a sound changes with different musical instruments. Students will learn how to transform other forms of energy into acoustic energy, and how we use sound every day.

Mysteries of FlightSOL - 3.1, 3.2, 3.11, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.4

Students will identify simple machines which compose complex machines, like airplanes. They will discover how aircraft use energy to overcome the force of gravity and how they are made to adjust from the effect of heat from friction. They will explore the forces and principles of flight and how aircraft are similar to natural flying machines like birds and bats.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag, Straight Up! Helicopters in Action!,and Magic of Flight (p.13), and a tour of the Adventuresin Flight gallery (p.12).

Robots 2SOL – 3.2, 4.2, 5.1

What are robots? What are their functions? Can they do everything people can do? Identify the three major parts of a robot. Experiment with various types of robots to see what they can do and how they do it.

Master MachinesSOL - 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

Students will be introduced to the six simple machines (levers, pulleys, screws, wheels and axles, inclined planes and wedges) and how they can be combined to make complex machines. They will study ordinary tools and vehicles to find out which simple machines they contain. Students will use a simple machine to apply a force and move an object.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (p.13) and the program Scream Machines (p.6).

LIGHTen Up SOL - 5.3

Students will name the colors of the visible spectrum of light. Using a chart, they will identify the relationship between wavelength and color. By observing how the path of a laser beam is altered experimentally by a mirror, a prism and while passing through water, students will discover the principles of reflection and refraction. Students will learn whether an object is transparent, translucent or opaque by observing whether or not light and image passes through the object.

Magic of ElectricitySOL - 4.3

Modeling an atom, students will learn about insulators and conductors by observing the flow of electrons between atoms. Using an energy ball, students will learn about open and closed circuits. By experimentally removing bulbs from series and parallel circuits, students will differentiate between the circuits. To study static electricity, students will observe how a Van de Graaff generator delivers electrical charge to develop an electrostatic force, and how such force attracts or repels objects.

Virginia’s Natural ResourcesSOL - 3.7, 4.1b, d, 4.8

Explore the rich variety of Virginia’s natural resources. Compare the Chesapeake Bay to the area John Smith explored 400 years ago. Learn how precious clean water is to humans and our environment. Do you know your watershed address? How can you help nature clean up the water resources of Virginia? Learn how “we all live downstream.”

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the program Living Planet (p.6) and the IMAX films Blue Planet, Dolphins & Whales 3D (p.13) and Sharks 3D (p.13).


Mysteries of Flight


Gross Science! Science SOL - 3.4a, 3.5, 4.5c, f

Students will take a close look at the producers, consumers and decomposers of the food chain. Examine owl pellets and see what happens to the rodents an owl eats, learn about mosquitoes and why they bite you and see how phytoplankton makes the underwater world go around. Discover why the world needs dung beetles and dare to eat a grub!Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the program Living Planet (p. 6) and the new traveling exhibit Animal Grossology! (beginning January 30, 2010).

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Mars Colony SOL: 6.6g, 6.8i, 6.9b, LS.4, LS.12e, ES.4c, ES.7

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 12!Students learn to identify, compare and contrast conditions and needs on the red planet and Earth. Learn a little about the Apollo program - what vehicle could future explorers use to reach Mars? Acting as long duration explorers, students work in cooperative teams to plan for their outpost’s survival. Consideration must be given to meeting social structure needs, power supply, physical demands for food, water and warmth as well as exploration.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D, Destiny in Space, Space Station 3D (p. 13) and Hubble 3D (p. 13), the demonstration Space Freeze III (p. 7) and the traveling exhibit Alien Earths (Oct. 2, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010).

Kitchen Chemistry SOL: 6.1, 6.4, 6.5, PS.1, PS.2, PS.4, PS.5 (available for grades 6-8 only)

Students will describe matter and identify chemical elements from the periodic table. Students will distinguish between physical and chemical reactions, and will identify the chemicals contained in simple compounds. Working in groups, students will analyze many different compounds and perform scientific experiments to determine the identity of the unknowns. Logical and critical reasoning, accurate lab technique, precise results and conclusion reporting are a large part of this lab.

Zap: Electrons on the Move SOL: 6.2, PS.6, PS.11

Students will observe & identify the transformation of electrical energy into other forms of energy, including heat, light and mechanical. They will identify a battery as a source of chemical potential energy. Students will compare and contrast series and parallel circuits. The Van de Graaff generator will be used to show students how electrostatic charges will be generated, and how such force attracts or repels objects. Additionally, they will discover how a generator transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Mysteries of FlightSOL: 6.6b, PH.4a, b, PH.7

Students will explore the Wright Brothers’ contribution to aeronautics, & are given an outline of the diverse history of human efforts to conquer the air. Applying the concepts of Newton’s laws of motion & Bernoulli’s conclusions about fluid pressures, the operation of aircraft are explained. They will use applications of aerodynamics, wing design, & aircraft construction to understand the forces that affect flight.

Energy USOL: 6.2, PS.6

Students will compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy and from examples taken from nature. Using ramps and balls, students will conduct experiments to convert potential energy into kinetic energy. Students will also compare and contrast transfers of the same form of energy between objects, and transformation of energy into new forms. Observing common tools and equipment, students will identify the energy transformations that take place, including the transformation of light into other forms of energy.

Space Freeze III: A Cryogenics DemoSOL: 6.1, PS.2, PS.7

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 12!Students will predict and observe physical changes (volume) as the state of matter changes when temperature is decreased or increased, with related changes in molecular motion. They will learn the temperature for nitrogen phase change between liquid and gaseous states, and that this physical property is characteristic for nitrogen. Students will compare and contrast the boiling point of nitrogen on the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Walking on the Moon 3D, Destiny in Space, Space Station 3D (p.13) & Hubble 3D (p.13), the program Mars Colony and the traveling exhibit Alien Earths (Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010).

Virginia’s Waterworld SOL: 6.7, ES.9

Can you locate your watershed on a topographic map? How important is it to have clean water for humans and the environment? Learn how the Earth actually helps us filter our water to recycle it. Decide how humans can help the natural processes around us protect our environment. Find out how everyone “lives downstream” & what you can do every day to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Blue Planet, Dolphins & Whales 3D (p.13) and Sharks 3D (p.13)

Grades 6-1230 minute demonstrations

1 Hour Programs

Spaceship Earth

Science SOL - 6.8 d, e, f, g, h, ES.4

Students will understand the unique characteristics of the Earth

and why life exists here. They will model and describe day and

night, and how the Earth’s tilt causes the seasons. The students will

model and observe why and how the phases of the moon occur,

and discuss the relationship between the moon’s gravitational

pull and the cycle of the tides. Students will gather information to

be used in school to create and interpret a timeline highlighting

advancements in space exploration over the past half century.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the IMAX films Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D, Blue Planet, SolarMax, Destiny in Space, Space Station 3D (p.13) and Hubble 3D (p. 13), the demonstration Energy U and the traveling exhibit Alien Earths (Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010).


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Shuttle Launch & Mission Control SimulatorScience SOL – 6.1, 6.8i, PH.4, PH.5d, e, f

(Maximum of 24 students; minimum of 2.5 hours required)

Try out our new Space Explorers shuttle launch and mission control simulator. This new program provides exciting team building experiences! The simulator is a ¾ size replica of the shuttle cockpit and a separate mission control. All switches and panels are high fidelity reproductions of the shuttle controls and each mission mimics flight reality. This program will teach students how to fly the shuttle from lift-off to orbit and return to Earth. Missions are objective based and they model NASA team learning experiences.

Only $10 per person (Exhibit admission included)

Treat your class to a unique field trip experience and explore the wild world of

weather with 13 News meteorologists!

Two Dates Only! Wednesday, October 14, 2009 or

Wednesday, April ___, 2010

Langley Chapter #323

Air Force Association

Science Teacher

of the Year AwardCo-sponsored by the Virginia Air & Space Center

Guidelines:Open to any K-12 public or private, science or mathematics teacher on the lower Peninsula (Hampton, Newport News, York County, Poquoson)

Winner will be honored as the Langley Chapter Teacher of the Year at a luncheon and will receive:

• A certificate of excellence• A check for $750• A one-year AFA membership

(includes subscription to Air Force magazine)• A one-year VASC membership• Recognition on an engraved star permanently

displayed at the VASC

• First runner-up will receive a check for $250 and second runner-up will receive a check for $100

• Four runner-ups will also each receive a one-year AFA membership and four exhibit/IMAX passes to the VASC.

Applications accepted Dec. 1, 2009 through March 1, 2010. Application forms are available after November 1 at

www.vasc.org/teacher or at www.afalangley.org

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Wacky Weather Wednesday

Wacky Weather Package includes:• One-Hour Program:

K-2 - Wee Weather Science SOL - 2.6 - See page 5 for program description. 3-5 - Under the Weather Science SOL - 4.6 - See page 6 for program description.

• 30-Minute Weather:Safety Demonstration with 13 News: Explore the wild world of weather with a 13 News meteorologist and learn how to stay safe!

• Tour of Permanent Exhibits: Enjoy a tour of the Virginia Air & Space Center’s hands-on exhibits.

• IMAX Presentation of Stormchasers:Science SOL - 2.6, 4.6, 6.3, 6.6, ES.13 Follow weather experts as they explore the Earth’s most intriguing weather patterns.

The Wacky Weather field trip is only $12.00 per student!

Space is limited!

Call 727-0900, ext. 780 to schedule your group today!

Purpose: Recognize a local educator for success in promoting greater student interest in science or mathematics.

Space Explorers

E-mail Swee Hart [email protected] or call 727-0900, ext. 759 for more details!

Congratulations to Penny Vaugh 6th Grade Science teacher from Tabb Middle School

2009 Science Teacher of the Year

2010 Teacher

of the Year

Teacher Workshops and In-servicesThe Virginia Air & Space Center provides professional development through teacher workshops and in-service training on

various science subjects, some in conjunction with NASA Langley Research Center. We can make difficult concepts fun and easy to understand, and provide you with tools and activities you can use in your own classroom.

E-mail Swee Hart [email protected] or call 727-0900, ext. 759 for more information.

Educator Resource Center for NASA Langley

The Educator Resource Center (ERC) for NASA Langley Research Center provides free instructional information, materials and consultation, and training workshops on NASA educational products, programs and services. Using a subject-grade level

approach, educators obtain standards based technology in print, video and web-based instruction formats. For more information call 727-0900, ext. 757.

Contact information:Mr. Ken Flick, Manager

ERC for NASA Langley at the Virginia Air & Space Center

600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669-4033 Phone: (757) 727-0900, ext. 757

www.vasc.org/erc

E-mail: [email protected]

2009/2010 Dates:• November 21, 2009• January 16, 2010• February 13, 2010• March 6, 2010• April 24, 2010

Visit http://vasc.focusds.net/ to register to receive teacher workshop updates via e-mail.

We can work with you to design workshops or in-service training, at your school or location of your choice, for a minimum of 10 teachers on subjects of your choice. Workshops or in-service training can be conducted on Saturday mornings, teacher workdays, or after school hours. Our teacher workshops concentrate on Virginia’s Standards of Learning guidelines and may qualify you for recertification points.

“Thank you for the wonderful teacher workshop this past Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed the speakers and the IMAX film was awesome. I got some wonderful information to share with my students, and lots of ideas for exploratory projects.”

- Sharon Dubois, Smithfield High School

Free Resources Available:

Call for operating hours

• Educator’s guides & classroom activities for all grade levels• NASA publications from wall posters to information

pamphlets• Reference books and unique items for use in the ERC

• NASA videos available for dubbing (Educators must provide tapes.)

• Computer lab for browsing the Internet

• CD-ROM programs for previewing

• Educator workshops and briefings to include: - Internet resource training - Lunar & meteor sample certification - NASA educational product use


Science SOL: 4.7, 6.8a,f,i, PH.3d, PH.4, ES.4Are we alone? Take your students on an out-of-this-world adventure as you search for life on other planets with this new traveling exhibit. Compare the life cycle of our Sun to other stars. Set planets in motion around a star and watch what happens. Experiment with an infrared camera and ordinary objects. Explore the methods used to search for extra-solar planets. Listen to sounds from space and find out what signals from intelligent beings might sound like.

Traveling Exhibits

Science SOL: 1.1a, 2.5, 3.4, 4.5, LS.4c, LS.9 Get ready for an en-gross-ing experience! Based on the best-selling book by author and science teacher Sylvia Branzei, Animal Grossology takes your students on a disgusting, downright icky adventure through the how’s and why’s of the Animal World. Get the scoop on poop, check out vomit munchers, buddy-up to some blood suckers and get slimed with this exciting, hands-on exhibit.

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the program: Living Planet (p.6) and the demonstrations: Spud Senses (p.5) and Gross Science (p.7).

October 23, 2009 - January 3, 2010

January 30 - September 6, 2010


When was the last time your students were truly

en-GROSS-ed?

Scheduling Tip! Goes well with the programs: Space Cadets (p. 5), Living Planet (p.6), Moon Colony (p. 6) and the demonstrations: Space Freeze I (p.5), Space Freeze II (p.7) & Space Freeze III (p.8)

Take a spin on the Hampton Carousel, a restored, turn-of-the-century carousel adjacent to the Virginia Air

& Space Center. One of only 200 antique carousels still in the United States, the Hampton Carousel was built

in 1920 & features 48 intricately decorated horses.

A carousel ticket may be added to your group visit for only $1.00 (per person)

• Come face-to-face with a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer

• “Wing- walk” on a recreated Curtiss Jenny

• Fly an F/A-22 simulator

• Take a virtual tour of the USS Ronald Reagan

• Explore the physics of flight, test paper airplanes in our flight lab, and much more!

Get Ready for the flight of your life!

• Travel to the red planet with the Mars transporter

• Program Mars Rovers for a mission

• See a Mars meteorite or land the space shuttle

• Train for a lunar mission, land on the moon & create a crater

• Take a ride in a time machine and much more!

Email the group sales office at [email protected]

to schedule your group visit today!

Step aboard an AirTran Airways DC-9, sit at the controls of a Boeing 717 Glass Cockpit Flight

Simulator, and become an air traffic controller.

The simulator allows riders complete control to 360o pitch, roll, loop, spin and spiral action while

viewing MaxFlight’s thrilling dynamic Virtual Flight Combat program on a

huge 58” screen in the cockpit.

Group Discount Rates Available! Call 757-727-0900, ext. 780 or visit us online at www.vasc.org


Permanent Exhibits

See the original Luner Excursion Module Simulator used by Apollo Astronauts

training to land on the moon.

Hampton Carousel

In addition to our featured IMAX films, we offer a variety of films in our IMAX library that may be scheduled at 9 a.m. for groups of 60 or more, or at other times for larger groups. Please call for information on IMAX films that are currently available in our library or new IMAX features that may be coming soon.

(cc) Closed captioning for the hearing impaired is available for a select number of IMAX films.

Thrill Ride (cc)Science SOL: 1.2, 3.2, 4.2, PS.6, PS.10, PH.5, PH.6

For centuries people have been seeking thrills. As science & technology have increased, so has the “art” of thrill seeking. THRILL RIDE follows the development of such rides from the world’s first rollercoaster to more complex rides which use computer graphics imagery.

* Educators’ Guides are available.

SPACE STATION 3D (cc)

Science SOL: 3.1, 4.1, 6.1, PS.10, PH.4

Missions to the International Space Station leave daily, with the IMAX film Space Station 3D. Join astronauts and cosmonauts as they travel 220 miles above Earth to experience one of the most challenging engineering feats in history: the in-orbit construction of the International Space Station. Take a spacewalk and see how astronauts live and work in space.


HUBBLE 3DBeginning March 2010Science SOL: 4.7d, 6.8, ES.3b, ES.4, ES.14

Hubble 3D recounts the amazing journey of the most important scientific instrument since Galileo’s original telescope and the greatest success in space since the Moon Landing, the Hubble Space Telescope. Join space walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s history. See the cosmos as never before, explore the grandeur of the nebulae and galaxies, and some of the greatest mysteries of our celestial surroundings, all on the amazing, larger-than-life, giant IMAX screen.

Stormchasers (cc)Science SOL: 2.6, 4.6, 6.3e, ES.13 Follow weather experts around the planet as they explore the Earth’s most intriguing weather patterns. Fly into the eye of a hurricane, get blown away by a tornado and see thousands of watts of lightning illuminate the sky.


IMAX Film Library


Mysteries of Egypt (cc)Science - PS.10, PH.4, PH.5, PH.6, PH.8, Social Studies - 2.1, 2.3, WHI.3, Math - 2.20, 3.18

Sail down the Nile River, soar over the great pyramids and plunge into the tomb of King Tutankhamen to get a compelling look at an ancient civilization. Witness the burial of King Tut to explore why the Egyptians mummified the bodies of their dead. Experience Egyptian culture first hand! * Educators’ Guides are available.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk 3D SOL: 3.9c,d, 3.10b, 4.8a, 6.7, 6.9, LS.12e, ES.9

Takes you on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers dedicated to the critical mission of water conservation. Journey from the canyon rim, to Redwall Cavern, through the rollercoaster rapids of Lava Falls and even up to the Native American granaries at Nankoweap for one of the most spectacular down river views in the canyon.

Dolphins & Whales 3D Science SOL: 2.5a, 4.5d, 5.6c, LS.5c, LS.11b, LS.12d

Dolphins and Whales 3D takes you on a unique dive into the depths of the ocean to encounter members of the last ocean tribes. You and your students will swim with great and small cetaceans – the right whale, humpback whale, sperm whale, pilot whale, beluga, orca, bottlenose dolphin, spotted dolphin, common dolphin and Risso’s dolphin. *Educator’s Guide available

NEW!NEW!

NEW!

SHARKS 3D Science SOL: 2.5a, 3.5, 4.5d, 5.6c, LS.5c, LS.7c, LS.11b, LS.12d

Take your students on an unforgettable journey into the fascinating underwater world of the most advanced predators on Earth. Sharks 3D will reveal these remarkable animals in their natural habitat: not as wicked man-eating creatures, but as wild, fascinating and highly endangered animals. Students will receive a compelling conservation message of protecting our increasingly fragile marine ecosystem and preserving its biodiversity. *Educator’s Guide available.

Payment• Payment for all programs, demonstrations,

and IMAX films is required in full on the day of the visit. Group rates apply to groups of at least 10 people. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Checks should be made payable to Virginia Air & Space Center. *Complimentary and member tickets are not valid for group visits.

• Please have your confirmation letter and full payment in hand.

Changes and Cancellations• If your plans change, please notify us at least one week in

advance so that we can make programs and activities available to other groups.

• If it becomes necessary to cancel your group visit, please call at least one week in advance, otherwise your group will be charged 50% of total field trip cost.

Hours of Operation for Group Activities• Group activities may begin as early as 9:00 a.m.

The Center opens to the general public at 10 a.m. daily.

Arrival/Late Arrivals• Please allow enough time to arrive 20 minutes prior to the

scheduled program/tour time.

• If your group is more than 10 minutes late, we can’t guarantee the scheduled program/tour or IMAX film. IMAX films are public performances and cannot be delayed. Substitutions for later performances cannot be guaranteed.

Before You Leave Your School• Count the exact number of students, chaperones,

and teachers you are bringing to the Center. Make sure chaperones know for which students they will be responsible.

When You Arrive• If your departure time must change, please notify a staff

person immediately upon arrival.

• Bus parking is available. We suggest students unload in front of the building before the bus parks.

• If weather permits, please leave coats on the bus. The Center has very limited storage space.

� The Center is very busy from March to May. To avoid the crowds, you may want to visit from October through February.

� Schedule your field trip at least two weeks in advance, or four weeks or more if you are planning to visit in March, April or May. This gives us time to process your reservation and get back to you in time.

� If you have not received your confirmation at least one week prior to your visit, please call the group sales manager at (757) 727-0900 ext. 780.

� Remind your group to take photographs in the exhibit area only. Please do not bring radios, headsets, or chewing gum.

� We require one chaperone for every ten students. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of the group and must remain with the group at all times. (One chaperone per 20 students is required for full length features only.) Additional chaperones are charged the same rate as the students.

� The Virginia Air & Space Center awards limited funding assistance through its Opportunity Fund. For more information, call 727-0900, ext. 780.

� Call 727-0900 x780 to schedule field

trip to the Virginia Air & Space Center

Notes

Teacher Tips

Planning Checklist


Group Options & FeesThe Virginia Air & Space Center offers a variety of options from which you can select: (Prices are per person)

Cosmic Combo Deluxe: (IMAX® Film, Program, Tour & Demonstration)..............................................… $ 13.00

Cosmic Combo: (IMAX® Film, Program and Tour)……………………....................................................... $ 12.00

Milky Way Combo: (IMAX® Film, Tour & Demonstration)………………..............................................….. $ 11.00

Celestial Combo: (Tour, Program & Demonstration)……………………....................................................... $ 8.50

Galactic Combo: (IMAX® Film & Tour)……..……………………….................................................…........ $ 10.00

Stellar Combo: (Program & Tour)………………………………………...................................................…... $ 7.50

Planetary Combo: (Tour & Demonstration)………………………….............................................…............. $ 6.50

Solar: (IMAX® Film Only)…………………………………………….........................................…................... $ 6.00

Lunar: (Tour Only)……………………………………………………...................................................…......... $ 5.50

Carousel Ride (per person)…………………………........……...............................…..................................... $1.00

Goody Bag (Space Sound Tube, VASC Glittering Pencil, Small Atomic Ball, VASC Postcard)............................................... $ 5.50+tax * items subject to change

Wacky Weather Field Trip Package (limited space-Two dates only)..........................................................$ 12.00

Space Explorers Shuttle Simulator (simulator experience and exhibit admission).................................. $ 10.00

Full-Length Featured Film (90 minutes +).................................................................................................... $ 7.50 Ask about prices for full-length films as a combo!

Lunch from Cosmic Café ................................................................................................................... $ 4.50 - 6.00

Education Outreach - up to three consecutive 45-minute sessions.................................................. $ 300.00

DirectionsThe Center is conveniently located off I-64.

• If your group is traveling east bound, take exit 267 (Settlers Landing Rd./Hampton University); go to the light and take a right on Settlers Landing Road. The Center will be on your left.

• If your group is traveling westbound, take exit 267 (WoodlandRd./Hampton University); go to the light and take a left on Settlers Landing Road. The Center will be on your left.

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Educators are VIPs at the Virginia Air & Space Center!

Receive FREE IMAX Admission when you become a member of the Educators IMAX Connection, an exclusive program for

educators only! And, there’s no membership fee!

As a member receive:

• Exclusive program for educators only

• Personal invitations to film screenings for you and one guest

• Four free passes to the Virginia Air & Space Center

• Two free adult admissions when booking a field trip

• Personal membership card

• Receive Educator Resource Guides with confirmed field trip booking

To join the Educators IMAX Connection visit www.vasc.org/teacher/imaxed.html

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Group Sales office at 727-0900, x780.

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Education Guide 2009- 2010