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 The following educational shows are available for school classes or other groups. Contact Planetarium Director Steve Morgan at smorgan@yhc.edu or (706) 379-5130 at least two weeks in advance to schedule a presentation. Please have available the requested time and date, the requested show title and the approximate number attending. A minimum of 15 is required to schedule a group show.
School group rates: $35 flat fee for first show, regardless of group size. Additional shows for the same students are at regular public rates.
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The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
Recommended for pre-K to third grade
From the far reaches of outer space comes the Zula Patrol as they try to save the Solar System's weather from interplanetary villain Dark Truder. Based on the highly-acclaimed PBS TV series and written by Zula's Emmy-award winning staff, this exciting new fulldome show will help your students learn all about weather on Earth and other planets as well! Supports many national and state science education standards.
Download the Educator Guide for Zula Patrol.
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The Little Star That Could
Recommended for kindergarten to fourth grade
This is a delightful story about an average yellow star in search of planets of his own. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars can form clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each planet is introduced with basic information about our solar system.
Download the Educator Guide for Little Star (K-2).
Download the Educator Guide for Little Star (3-4).
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Earth, Moon and Sun
Recommended for grades 2 & up
Explore the relationship between the Earth, moon and sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American traditions. Learn why the sun rises and sets and the basics of solar energy. Examine the moon's orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. This show is a production of Morehead Planetarium distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc.
Download the Educator Guide for Earth, Moon and Sun (Georgia version).
Download the Educator Guide for Earth, Moon and Sun (North Carolina version).
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The Problem with Pluto
Recommended for grades 3 & up
"When is a planet not a planet?" is the question posed by Lucy Leavitt, who along with her mother Lillian, is on board a research craft heading to the outer limits of our Solar System. They learn how Pluto is different from the other planets and discover the challenges of defining just what a planet should be.
Download the Educator Guide for The Problem with Pluto.
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Ice Worlds
Recommended for grades 3 & up
You don't need a parka to explore the polar regions! Narrated by two-time Academy Award nominee Emily Watson, Ice Worlds takes audiences on a tour of frozen vistas throughout the solar system to explore the critical relationship between ice and life. From the icy moons of the outer planets to the recent Phoenix landing on Mars, this show immerses audiences in each landscape to show how ice behaves on very different worlds. Studying our neighbors in space increases our understanding of the natural cycles and human influence on ice, snow and water throughout our dynamic planet and its ever-changing climate.
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Season of Light
Special Holiday Presentation (Nov.-Dec.)
Recommended for grades 3 & up
Our perennial holiday favorite explores the traditions surrounding the Christmas season and the star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem.
Download the Educator Guide for Season of Light.
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The Cowboy Astronomer
Recommended for grades 4 & up
This skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends- combined with constellation identification, star-hopping, and nuggets of astronomy information- is told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sky along the way. The basic premise of the show is simple: we're in the great outdoors, listening to star legends and cowboy tales around the campfire.
Download the Educator Guide for The Cowboy Astronomer.
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STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Recommended for grades 4 & up
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that lights the cosmos. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS. Suitable for all ages, this dramatic new program explores the powerhouses of the universe and man’s relationship with the night sky throughout history. The show features stunning 3D animation and the voice talent of Mark Hamill, best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy. STARS is a production of Adventure Science Center, Sudekum Planetarium, Nashville TN, distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc.
Download the Educator Guide for STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe.
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Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope
Recommended for grades 4 & up
This new fulldome show traces the history of the telescope since its invention. Students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe.
Download the Educator Guide for Two Small Pieces of Glass.
Download the Glossary for Two Small Pieces of Glass.
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Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Recommended for grades 6 & up
This exciting fulldome production brings the current science of black holes to the dome screen. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, witness the collision of giant galaxies, and experience a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Download the Educator Guide for Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity.
Download a NASA Black Holes Educator Guide.
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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
By request, the following brief presentations can be shown at the conclusion of one of the other shows described on this page at no additional charge.
Seasonal Stargazing
Recommended for grades 1 & up
A good basic program on how to find things in the night sky using simple-to-follow starhopping directions and descriptive constellation tours, plus a taste of some of the most beautiful objects in astronomy. Tailored for the specific season of your visit.
Approximate running time: 14 min.
Download the Educator Guide for Seasonal Stargazing.
Mini Cosmic Concert
For various ages
The planetarium presents this fun (but not educational) mini-show featuring music, a spinning star projector, and an assortment of exciting images.
Approximate running time: 6 min.
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