U-46 Planetarium Program 2023-24 Check back in September 2024 for updated information

Each lesson at the U-46 Planetarium consists of some history of the building and content coverage through a PowerPoint presentation or a full dome video. These full dome video titles are listed in the program outline below in italics. Of course, a tour of the current nighttime sky is always presented. Lessons in the planetarium are 50-60 minutes long and are usually scheduled back to back during the day for U-46 students.They are free of charge and transportation is arranged for teachers.

Due to high demand and limited seating, lessons at the Planetarium are for schools/classrooms within the U-46 attendance area. 

The content is currently aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and integrates the Common Core State Standards. The U-46 Planetarium is and has always been a great place to spark interest in space science, gain knowledge in all areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and learn under a dome that realistically mimics the sky and the movements that we can observe from here on Earth.

Click here to see a U-46 program outline of lessons, K-12

Click here to see details on the lessons presented, scope and sequence K-8

Click here to see a parent letter for adults that did not attend U-46 schools as a child

 U-46 teachers: Click back to the group/class/scout reservation section.

Full Dome Teacher Guides and Information

Cosmic Colors

Earth, Moon, Sun

One World One Sky Facilitator Guide, Spanish

One World One Sky Teacher Guide, Spanish

One World One Sky, Facilitator Guide

One World One Sky, Teacher Guide

Our Place in Space

Our Place in Space, Crossword

Two Small Pieces of Glass, Teacher Guide

Two Small Pieces of Glass, Glossary

Dawnguide