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Scobee Planetarium School Shows for the Fall and Spring Semesters, 2008-2009
Reservations are now being accepted!
The Scobee Planetarium has gone digital! We are pleased to announce our new schedule of planetarium programs for teachers and their students featuring the exciting Digistar 3 technology. Come discover the wonders of the universe depicted in incredible 3D realism! With the launch of our new digital theater, several important changes have occurred to our school show schedule.
SCHOOL SHOW TIMES
School Shows are presented Mondays through Thursdays
at 9:30am, 11:00am, and 12:30pm
Arrival times are 15 minutes prior to purchase tickets and begin seating.
Late arriving groups are not admitted!
SCHOOL SHOW ADMISSION FEES
Students - $2.00 each
Teachers and Teacher Aides – Free
Adult Chaperones or Parents - $5.00 each
Senior Citizens (55 and above) - $3.00 each
Admission fees are paid at the door prior to your show. Teachers may pay with a school check or personal check. Parents may pay separately or can be included in a school check. Purchase orders are not accepted. Programs are not presented without payment.
Important Note – Our school programs are now “age specific.” Any child attending a school show must meet the minimum age restriction specified for that program. Under age children are not admitted. Parents acting as chaperones may not bring their under age children with school groups.
Please note that school shows are currently not available for pre-K audiences. This may change in the future as other shows are added to our line-up. Also note - our “older” school shows from prior years have been retired.
 Presented to grades K-3rd
“SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET”
Our most popular children's show! 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, young “astronauts” will enjoy this imaginary journey to the sun and each of the planets. The narration track has been updated to take into account the reclassification of Pluto. While Pluto is now classified as a "dwarf planet," it's still a world visited along our journey. Prepare for blast-off!
 “ULTIMATE UNIVERSE”
Presented to grade 4-12th
From the edge of space and time, through vast fields of wondrous galaxies, to the majesty of our solar system, this show takes our audience on a grand tour of the universe. Take a trip back into time to witness the creation of the cosmos. Tour the galaxies and see how stars are born and the bizarre ways they eventually die. Plus, we will encounter each of the planets and a few of their astounding moons. “Ultimate Universe" is a three dimensional journey through the cosmos in search of its most provocative secrets.
 Presented to grades 4-12th
“OASIS IN SPACE”
Embark upon a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system in search of liquid water - a key ingredient for life on Earth. Our exploration starts on Earth, with its vast oceans that make life possible. One by one, we fly by the other planets and their moons, learning about their characteristics, such as atmosphere, temperature, and composition. Is Earth the only water world in our Solar System? Could water exist on other worlds? Could those worlds harbor the miracle of life? See why the search for water is key to answering such questions as we discover that our own planet, Earth, is truly an “Oasis in Space.” This program is preceded by a brief examination of the current night sky.
 Presented to grades 6-12th
“BLACK HOLES”
Take a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there a black hole in Earth's future? Using the latest in full-dome, 3D animation visualization technology, explore with us the science and mystery of "Black Holes!" This program is narrated by actor John de Lancie, a.k.a. “Q” of Star Trek. “Black Holes” - not even your curiosity can escape!
 “MYSTERY OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR”
Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. We’ll investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during this timeframe. We’ll see which of these signs in the sky could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem just to see a newborn King. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate our audiences. Available to school groups only in December. Suggested for 2nd grade and above.
HOW TO MAKE A SCHOOL SHOW RESERVATION
All school programs require prior reservations. Requests to bring schools, home schools, church or civic groups require that reservations be made "live" over the telephone with the reservation secretary. Sorry, reservations are not accepted by e-mail, regular mail, fax, or any means other than the telephone! Why? The reservation secretary must speak "live" with the teachers to ensure that the requested seating, date(s), and show time(s) are available. Please do not assign this task to a teacher's aide or parent as we must speak directly with the teachers wishing to bring their students. Questions often arise in the reservation process that can only the teacher can answer.
RESERVATION CHECK LIST
Reservations are made by calling (210) 733-2910, Monday through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, with the exception of the lunch hour. Teachers should have the following information prior to calling:
- Have the number of students and adults ready. The planetarium seating capacity is approximately 85 people per show. Exceeding our seating capacity is not an option. Space is limited. Every seat taken by your school means other visitors may not attend. Therefore, please honor the number of seats you have reserved. The number of seats reserved must equal the number of visitors in your group. Extra visitors may only be admitted after it is determined that the additional seats are available.
- Book your appointment early in the school year. The months of late spring are especially crowded.
- Have alternative days and times in mind. The reservation book fills quickly and other teachers and schools may have already booked the dates/times you wanted.
- Have a program in mind. See the program descriptions and remember our age restrictions.
- Have patience. Each year, over 20,000 to 30,000 visitors attend our school shows. With over 300 schools making reservations, it is often impossible to accommodate every school at their preferred date and time.
- Two weeks prior to their scheduled appointment, teachers will receive by fax, email or mail a written confirmation of their appointment date, time, number of seats requested, program description, and parking map. Be ready to provide the reservation secretary with your correct school's address, zip code, phone number and fax number. If you wish your information sent via email, have your email address ready.
- Cancellations – If you must cancel your reservation to the planetarium, we require at least TWO weeks prior notification. If you fail to provide notification in a timely manner, you will be responsible for paying the full amount for the cancelled show. Weather related cancellations are exempt from this policy.
A Special Note About Special Needs Groups
- The Planetarium can accommodate a limited number of persons in wheelchairs. Please advise the reservation secretary when making an appointment.
- Teachers bringing special needs groups are often booked privately in order that we may better meet the requirements of their students. Teachers should advise the reservation secretary when booking an appointment.
A Special Note About Home School Groups
- Reservations from home school groups are gladly accepted. However, the person making the reservation must specify the exact number of required seats for both students and adults. Our minimum number for a home school appointment is 25 persons.
- Home school students must meet the age restrictions specified for the show they wish to see. For example, if a program specifies 4th -12th grade to attend, students below the minimum grade range will not be admitted.
- Because home school groups often arrive in separate cars or vans, an on-time arrival is a must! Make sure that all drivers receive a copy of the parking map. Remember, any late arrivals are not permitted entry once a program has begun.
Need help? Call 733-2910 for assistance. |
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