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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center brings science to life with exciting and inspiring planetarium shows, Science Stage programs and Discovery Classes. Exhibits include History Hallway, which displays photos and artifacts used by the astronauts who trained at Morehead. Star shows at Morehead showcase the current night’s sky! Activities for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers visiting Morehead explore a variety of STEM concepts using hands-on activities. On Guest Nights at the museum, groups can look through the UNC Department of Physics and Astronomy’s 24-inch reflecting telescope. Admission to the exhibits at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is free.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-3:30PM, Sun. 1PM-4:30PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center brings science to life with exciting and inspiring planetarium shows, Science Stage programs and Discovery Classes. Exhibits include History Hallway, which displays photos and artifacts used by the astronauts who trained at Morehead. Star shows at Morehead showcase the current night’s sky! Activities for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers visiting Morehead explore a variety of STEM concepts using hands-on activities. On Guest Nights at the museum, groups can look through the UNC Department of Physics and Astronomy’s 24-inch reflecting telescope. Admission to the exhibits at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is free.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-3:30PM, Sun. 1PM-4:30PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center brings science to life with exciting and inspiring planetarium shows, Science Stage programs and Discovery Classes. Exhibits include History Hallway, which displays photos and artifacts used by the astronauts who trained at Morehead. Star shows at Morehead showcase the current night’s sky! Activities for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers visiting Morehead explore a variety of STEM concepts using hands-on activities. On Guest Nights at the museum, groups can look through the UNC Department of Physics and Astronomy’s 24-inch reflecting telescope. Admission to the exhibits at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is free.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-3:30PM, Sun. 1PM-4:30PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center brings science to life with exciting and inspiring planetarium shows, Science Stage programs and Discovery Classes. Exhibits include History Hallway, which displays photos and artifacts used by the astronauts who trained at Morehead. Star shows at Morehead showcase the current night’s sky! Activities for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers visiting Morehead explore a variety of STEM concepts using hands-on activities. On Guest Nights at the museum, groups can look through the UNC Department of Physics and Astronomy’s 24-inch reflecting telescope. Admission to the exhibits at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is free.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-3:30PM, Sun. 1PM-4:30PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Planetarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water! The earth has one moon.
Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye if you know where to look. It is the solar system’s brightest planet — yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the sun’s light.
Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid.
View Lesson Plan>>