Maryland Science Center: For Educators: Traveling Science Program: Starlab Programs

Where else can you see the stars in the middle of the day? Our Starlab Programs offer more than just a view of the stars in these inflatable planetarium domes. With five programs that include cultural star stories, slides, and props, studying astronomy has never been so appealing. Groups are limited to 30 students, which makes this a very intimate and interactive learning experience.

Name	Grades	Capacity	Description

Legends and Lore of the Night Sky	3-6	30	Many cultures from all over the world used the stars to teach lessons and explain mysteries of their time. Using astronomy and comparative mythology, students will explore the global folklore associated with the sky.

Native American Stargazers	3-6	30	From the Inuit to the Navaho to the Seminole, Native American people have used the stars to capture their distinctive tribal myths. Through storytelling and observation, students explore visible constellations and various Native American legends associated with them.

Seasonal Stars of the Mid-Atlantic	2-6	30	This seasonally specific program highlights the stars, the moon, and other astronomical bodies visible in the Mid-Atlantic sky. Learn why different constellations appear in different seasons and which of these star pictures are in the sky tonight.

Sunny Day, Starry Night	K-2	30	Introduce your young scientists to astronomy with a presentation designed especially for them! The concepts of Earth motion, stars, and constellations are explored in this interactive and exciting look at the space around our planet.

Voyage to the Planets: A Guided Tour of the Solar System	3-6	30	Embark on a celestial journey through our solar system. Students explore the differences between the Sun, planets, and moons to see if there is anywhere else in our cosmic neighborhood that humans could live.

Starlab Note: The Starlab is an enclosed space that will accomodate 30 students with their teacehr. Please be advised that entrance into the Starlab is through a dimly lit tunnel. Accomodations can be made for wheelchair-bound students. These programs work best in a gymnasium.

If you have any questions, please contact our Logistics Coordinator at 410-545-5968 or email us at outreach@marylandsciencecenter.org.

Our inflatable indoor planetarium.