School And Teacher Programs 2017-2018 Page 23
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38PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS
New Jersey’s Place for Space!
The Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium uses state-of-the-art digital “Full Dome”
high-resolution video projectors and a surround sound system to bring students closer to
the cosmos than ever before. The Planetarium also features exciting new programs that
will immerse students in a fascinating learning environment. Each Planetarium program
includes audience participation and a question/answer period with a Museum astronomer.
Group Size:
The Planetarium seats a maximum of 50. The total number of students and adults may not
exceed 50 or the number of seats stated on your confirmation. Larger groups can be split.
Minimum group size is 10 students. Barrier-free seating is available.
Program Times:
Programs must begin on time, so please plan accordingly.
Times available: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 9:30 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30
pm.
All Planetarium programs are approximately 45 minutes long.
Please note: The Dreyfuss Planetarium is very popular, so make sure you schedule
your visit well in advance.
Planetarium renovations are made possible by a grant from the National Aeronautics &
Space Administration (NASA).
Planetarium Programs
One World, One Sky (Pre-K and K; ages 4–6)
Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu learn about the Sun, the Moon, and the
stars and constellations of the nighttime sky.
One World, One Sky allows students to:
• Observe the Moon’s phases, day and night motion of the Sun and stars, and
constellations in the sky
• Make connections between their lives to cultures around the world
• Understand the importance of community and neighborhood
Magic Sky (Pre-K and K; ages 4–6)
Students will watch a beautiful sunset, explore the stars, make friends with the
constellations, and then meet Mr. Moon, who shows them his phases and craters.
Magic Sky enables students to:
• Analyze the role of the Moon and its impact on Earth
• Assess the relationship between the Sun and stars to day and night
• Compare constellations in the sky
NEW! The Moon (Grades K–2)
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