Wednesday, February 18
9:00Am - 2:00PM
for Individual Participants in grades 5-8
Expedition Mars space mission simulation in the Challenger Learning Center, including brand-new VR briefings, and interactive planetarium program including the Undiscovered Worlds full-dome film. For individual participants in grades 5-8 during February School Vacation.
February 18 PROGRAM
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm (includes mission simulation AND planetarium program)
Age Group: Children in grades 5-8
Cost: $75 per participant
PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Expedition Mars
Space Mission Simulation in the Challenger Learning Center with Briefings in VR
The year is 2076. A handful of facilities have been established on Mars: a greenhouse, a mobile geological survey base, and a centralized research habitat. The primary human habitat is not on Mars, but on one of its moons, Phobos. A Spacecraft regularly ferries astronauts and scientists between the base on Phobos and the surface of Mars. The Spacecraft also carries parts to build a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to continue the search for evidence of life and water. However, when crew members discover an imminent threat to their Spacecraft and the Martian surface facilities, they must act quickly to save their stations, their research, and their lives.
Planetarium Program
Including Night Sky Tour, Full-Dome Film, and “Imagining Life” Activity
Undiscovered Worlds
Full-Dome Film
Do Earth-like planets exist elsewhere in the universe? Travel to distant stars and fly up close to exotic planets. Experience the science shifting our perspective on humanity’s place in the cosmos. Humans have long imagined exotic and intriguing worlds beyond our solar system. However, in recent years, science fiction has become science reality. Undiscovered Worlds reveals the methods used by astronomers to identify these alien wanderers, and explores the idea of what it means to be in a habitable zone around a star.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Drop off: Starting at 9:00am
Expedition Mars Preparation: 9:15am-9:45am
Planetarium: 9:45am-10:30am
”Imagining Life” Activity: 10:30am-11:00am
Break: 11:00am-11:30am
Expedition Mars: 11:30am-1:30pm
Planetarium: 1:30pm-2:00pm
Pick up: 2:00pm
DIRECTIONS AND DROP OFF/PICK UP INFORMATION
The McAuliffe Center is located at the rear of O’Connor Hall on the campus of Framingham State University. Entering 7 Maynard Road, Framingham MA, 01702 into most GPS apps will bring you directly to the entrance into the O’Connor Hall parking lot. You may drop off and pick up participants directly in front of the McAuliffe Center entrance.
Parents/guardians, if you intend to stay on campus after drop-off and while your participant is doing the program, please get a parking pass from Campus Police.
[NOTE: if pick up will be later than 2:00pm, call: 508-626-4050]
WHAT TO EXPECT
To guarantee full enjoyment of the program, participants are encouraged to arrive by 9:15am at the latest. [NOTE: should you need to drop off ahead of time, or if pick up will be later than 2:00pm, call: 508-626-4050]
This program, though highly entertaining, is designed to deliver a STEM learning experience that requires participants to actively engage in a wide range of tasks in a timely fashion.
Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Water can be filled/refilled at the Center.
Programming does include a break for lunch but food is not provided by the McAuliffe Center.
Cost: $75 per participant
Questions? Contact McAuliffe Center at cmc@framingham.edu