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  planetarium public programs
science saturday
Comets, quasars, black holes—the night sky is filled with things wild and wonderful. Like the imagination of a child, space is beautiful and boundless.

The 120 seat Robert H. Goddard Planetarium presents star shows, multi-media presentations, and hands-on activities for children and families that help us understand the changing universe and the impact of space science on our lives. At special times throughout the year, the Roswell Astronomy Club presents Star Parties at the Planetarium, using their telescopes to view events in our solar system. The Planetarium was opened in 1969 and is a collaboration between the Roswell Independent School District and the Roswell Museum and Art Center.

  public programs
 
Family Science Night
One Tuesday per Month, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Designed for Children and Families
Free

Upcoming shows: September 22, October 20

Family Science Nights at Goddard Planetarium are an opportunity for elementary students and their parents to enjoy learning about science in a hands-on environment. Activities are inquiry-based, age-appropriate, and fun for all.

Each month a different topic will be explored—from the smallest object seen through a microscope to the constellations in space.

Students receive a Family Science Night Passport when they first register. The Passport will be stamped each time the student completes a Family Science Night event. Attendance awards will be given— from pencils to gift certificates for summer science camps.


Science Saturday for Kids
One Saturday per Month,
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Designed for Children and Families
Free

Upcoming shows: August 15, September 19, October 10

*Schedule is subject to change. Call the showline at 575-624-6744, ext. 26 to confirm dates.
During Science Saturday, children and their parents will see a planetarium presentation (star show or dvd) and learn about the earth, the planets in our solar system, and the stars beyond. After the presentation children will participate in age-appropriate science-related activities. Younger children will need to have a parent present to assist them in the activities.

All Ages Public Shows
One Thursday per Month, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Free

Upcoming shows: August 20, September 17, October 15

*Schedule is subject to change. Call the showline at 575-624-6744, ext. 26 to confirm dates.
These shows are open to the public and vary monthly.

 
 
Space Camp
Month of June
$30 per camper
Fee includes a t-shirt, photo, snacks, and lunch on Friday at McDonald's.

To register or for more information, call Marge Bentley at 575-624-6744, ext. 23.

Registration forms are available at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, Roswell Public Library, and the RISD Central Office.

Space Camp is a 5-day camp devoted to space science and fun! Camps are designed for students pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany younger children.

In My Backyard
Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Grades: PK – 1
Campers will explore the changes that take place in their backyards and in the sky over the course of a year. Activities include making sun prints and exploring bubbles, rockets, magnets, and microscopes.

Our Place in Space
Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19
8:00 am to 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 1 - 3
Campers will examine the Earth, neighboring planets, and the stars. They will discover what happens when galaxies collide and peer deep into the origins of the universe. Activities include building a kite.

The Planets
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 3 – 6
Campers will take an exciting tour through the Solar System while exploring the planets, their sizes, and their gravities. Activities include creating a planet, making models, and learning about different astronaut foods.

 
 
UFO Festival Shows
July 2, 3, 4, & 5
$2-$5 Fee


Thursday, July 2
1:00 - 2:00 pm: The ETs: Where Are They?
2:30 - 3:00 pm: Perseus and Andromeda - without Crafts
3:30 - 4:30 pm: The Planets
5:00 - 6:00 pm: The ETs: Where Are They?
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Laser Magic
8:30 - 9:00 pm: Laser Vinyl

Friday, July 3
10:00 am - 12 noon: Orion - with Crafts
1:00 - 2:00 pm: The ETs: Where Are They?
2:30 - 3:00 pm: Orion - without Crafts
3:30 - 4:30 pm: The Planets
5:00 - 6:00 pm: The ETs: Where Are They?
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Laser U2
8:30 - 9:30 pm: Laser Pink Floyd
10:00 - 11:00 pm: Laser Retro

Saturday, July 4
10:00 am - 12 noon: Perseus and Andromeda - with Crafts
1:00 - 2:00 pm: The ETs: Where Are They?
2:30 - 3:00 pm: Perseus and Andromeda - without Crafts
3:30 - 4:30 pm: The Planets
5:00 - 6:00 pm: The ETs: Where Are They?
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Laser Spirit
8:30 - 9:30 pm: Laser Metallica
10:00 - 11:00 pm: Laser Spirit

Sunday, July 5
10:00 am - 12 noon: Orion - with Crafts
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Orion - without Crafts
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: The Planets
5:00 - 6:00 pm: The ETs: Where Are They?
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Laser Mania
8:30 - 9:30 pm: Laser Vinyl

A blend of science and fun, the planetarium will offer a mix of shows for all ages during the 2009 UFO Festival.


Planetarium Shows:
The ETs: Where Are They?
A multimedia show that features the science of exploration of space for extra-terrestrial life.
($2 for children/$3 for adults, recommended for ages 10 and older, 35 min.)

The Planets: A Voyage Across our Solar System
Narrated by Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek: Voyager), The Planets gives an exciting tour of the Solar System that looks at each planet as well as Solar System formation and extra-solar planets.
($2 for children/$3 for adults, recommended for ages 10 and older, 35 min.)


Childrens' Laser Shows:
The following laser shows are specifically for children. Parents are welcome to accompany their children at no charge.
The fee for children is $5 for programs that include crafts and $2 for programs without crafts. No charge for adults.

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
(90 min. program when crafts are included/20 min. laser show)

Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda (90 min. program when crafts are included/30 min. laser show)


All Ages Laser Shows:
The following laser shows are for all ages:

Laser Magic includes a mix of music from Joan Jett, the B-52s, Elton John, Pink Floyd, among others. ($5, 44 min.)

Laser U2 ($5, 50 min.)

Laser Vinyl: A Classic Rock Experience includes music from Queen, KISS, Aerosmith, Kansas, and Journey, among others. ($5, 44 min.)

Laser Pink Floyd's The Wall ($5, 52 min.)

Laser Retro includes music from INXS, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, New Order, among others. ($5, 48 min.)

Laser Mania includes music from Blink 182, Ricky Martin, Sting, Santana, and Beck, among others. ($5, 42 min.)

Laser Metallica ($5, 55 min.)

Laser Spirit includes music from The Beatles, U2, Kansas, and Madonna, among others. ($5, 47 min.)

   
school programs
  Multimedia Shows

Classroom Visits

Teacher In-Service Workshops
Multimedia Shows
Free – to Roswell Independent School
District Students.
$2 – all other students

Operated jointly by the Roswell Independent School District and the Roswell Museum and Art Center.

The Robert H. Goddard Planetarium features new multimedia shows each month that relate specifically to the primary and secondary curricula in all major subject areas. Where the age level is appropriate, puppets, guitar songs, and hands-on activities are integrated into the program.
Visits
To schedule please call 575-624-6744,
ext. 23.

Single or combined classroom visits from the Planetarium Director for hands-on science experiences.
Teacher In-Service Workshops
To schedule please call 575-624-6744,
ext. 23.

Clever hands-on science workshops for elementary teachers.
   
teacher resources
  Hands-on Science Curriculum Ideas

Astronomy Resource Center

On-line Answers

Hands-on Science Curriculum Ideas
The Planetarium Director can assist teachers in locating science resources and planning and developing hands-on interactive activities for the classroom.

Astronomy Resource Center
The Planetarium Library has books, magazines, videos, and software on space science topics that can be borrowed for curriculum development and classroom use. Elementary science books in Spanish include a 3 foot pop-up Space Shuttle.

On-line Answers
E-mail the Planetarium Director if you or your students have science questions. You will receive an answer within 24 hours. This is a fun way to involve students in conducting science research. mbentley@risd.k12.nm.us