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Space Center Houston instructors conduct Stellar Presentations for groups of 30-250 students ages 4-15. Presentations range from 30-50 minutes in length and are aligned with TEKS and National Science Standards.
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Phone: +1 281-244-2149
$400 for two 30-minute presentations | 30 students max.
Our friendly and knowledgeable instructors will take your students on an immersive journey into the wonders of space through interactive presentations. Both presentations must be on the same topic. We suggest that groups with a wide span of ages be divided into two presentations, ex. ages 4-7 and ages 8-11.
$400 for a 45-minute presentation | 31-250 students max. | $100 for any additional presentation
Our friendly and knowledgeable instructors will take a large group of your students on an immersive journey into the wonders of space through interactive presentations. These presentations are available for groups larger than 31 students and up to 250 students.
$450 for 3 hours of dome activities | $100 for any additional hours
15- 30 min rotations of shows
Our innovative portable planetarium is a dynamic tool for teaching young explorers about astronomy and space exploration. Students will be immersed in a digital recreation of the sky, to study concepts like celestial motions, or even travel through our solar system and beyond!
$450 per activity. Up to 3 hours of STEM Hands-on Activities
Let us host activities for STEM related events, such as STEM nights and fairs. Please reach out to our team for more information.
Outreach available for locations within a 60 miles from Space Center Houston. Mileage fee applies to all destinations over 20 miles from Space Center Houston.
Mileage Fee information will be sent when you inquire about an event.
AGES 4-11 | 30 MINUTES SMALL ASSEMBLY / 45 MINUTES LARGE ASSEMBLY
Have you ever wondered how astronauts get dressed for a spacewalk or why they need a special suit? Participants will explore “pressure” and how the harsh environment of space affects the human body.
AGES 4-15 | 30 MINUTES SMALL ASSEMBLY/ 45 MINUTES LARGE ASSEMBLY 45 MINUTES
Imagine your house in space. How would life be different than here on Earth? From wake-up to bedtime, discover what astronauts do onboard the International Space Station to overcome the everyday “hassles” of life.
AGES 8-15 | 30 MINUTES SMALL ASSEMBLY/ 45 MINUTES LARGE ASSEMBLY
Find out the history of the crewed space program and the rocket that were used, how rockets work, and what it takes to launch them into space. discover the key components needed to make combustion happen with our thrilling combustion demonstrations. This presentation includes demonstrations involving fire.
All demonstrations are done keeping safety of the viewers and instructor in mind and can be done in a classroom or auditorium environment.
AGES 5+ | 30 MINUTES SMALL ASSEMBLY/ 45 MINUTES LARGE ASSEMBLY 45 MINUTES
Discover Newton’s laws of motion and the 3 states of matter in a unique way with a variety of exciting experiments from air pressure to liquid nitrogen. They will see what role the laws of motion and states of matter play in spaceflight.
Q&A SESSION WILL FOLLOW THE SHOW
AGES 5+| 15–30-MINUTE PRESENTATION
Space Center Houston’s state-of-the-art portable planetarium is an exciting and dynamic tool for learning about astronomy and space exploration. Students will be immersed in a digital recreation of the sky, to study concepts like celestial motions, or even travel through our solar system and beyond!
Our 5 Meter dome can accommodate 20-35 people depending on age groups and participants. Indoor only and needs a space approximately 20x20x15.
Our 7 Meter dome can accommodate 35-60 people depending on age groups and participants. Indoor only and needs a space approximately 30X30x17.
Schools’ gyms, Cafeterias, and large libraries work well.
Up to 3 hours of dome operation with customizable presentation times. 15- 30 min rotations of shows.
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