RMAC / PLANETARIUM / PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Contact Information:

Marge Bentley, Director
Robert H. Goddard Planetarium
100 West 11th Street
Roswell, NM 88201
575-624-6744, ext. 23
mbentley@risd.k12.nm.us

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.

Viewspace

Family Science Night

Science Saturday

All Ages Public Shows

Viewspace
January-May
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Free

Program self-updates hourly and is designed to be viewed for a few minutes or longer.

Organized by NASA and sponsored by the Roswell Independent School District, Viewspace is an internet-fed, self-updating link to the Hubble Space Telescope that provides an ever-changing kaleidoscope of inspiring and educational presentations of the latest views and information about the cosmos.

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

Upcoming shows and themes:
Programming will resume in September.

*Schedule is subject to change. Call the showline at 575-624-6744, ext. 26 to confirm dates.

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

Upcoming shows:
May 8
June 12
Programming will resume in September.

*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 unless noted otherwise

Upcoming show topics:
May 20, We Choose to go to the Moon
Programming will resume in September.

*Schedule is subject to change. Call the showline at 575-624-6744, ext. 26 to confirm dates.

These shows consist of an informative documentary presentation projected on the dome and vary monthly.

UFO Festival Planetarium Shows
Thursday, July 1 - Sunday, July 4
Times and shows vary
Admission fee: $2-$5

Downloadable schedule available soon!

A blend of science and fun! The planetarium will offer star shows, laser shows, science activities, and other multimedia presentations.

Space, Science, and Rocket Camps
June 7-25
Robert H. Goddard Planetarium
Space Camps: $30
Science and Rocket Camps: $50

Space is limited, so please visit the Museum to fill out a registration form or call 624-6744, ext. 10, for more information.

Please make checks out to "Goddard Planetarium."

The Robert H. Goddard Planetarium is offering three camps this summer: Space, Science, and Rocket. Each 5-day camp is filled with a variety of age-appropriate space and science-related programs and activities. Participant will receive a t-shirt and those in the Space and Science Camps will also have lunch on Friday at McDonald’s.

Space Camp: June 7-11, Prekindergarten - 1st Grade

Science Camp: June 14-18, 2nd - 3rd Grades

Elementary Rocket Camp: June 21-25,
4th - 6th Grades

Secondary Rocket Camp: June 21-25,
7th Grade and up

Space Camp: July 12-16, 2nd - 3rd Grades

Science Camp: July 5-9, 4th - 6th Grades

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.

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

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	Contact Information: Marge Bentley, Director Robert H. Goddard Planetarium 100 West 11th Street Roswell, NM 88201 575-624-6744, ext. 23 mbentley@risd.k12.nm.us	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.


	Viewspace Family Science Night Science Saturday All Ages Public Shows	Viewspace January-May Wednesdays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free Program self-updates hourly and is designed to be viewed for a few minutes or longer.	Organized by NASA and sponsored by the Roswell Independent School District, Viewspace is an internet-fed, self-updating link to the Hubble Space Telescope that provides an ever-changing kaleidoscope of inspiring and educational presentations of the latest views and information about the cosmos.

		Family Science Night One Tuesday per Month, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Designed for Children and Families Free Upcoming shows and themes: Programming will resume in September. *Schedule is subject to change. Call the showline at 575-624-6744, ext. 26 to confirm dates.	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 One Saturday per Month, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Designed for Children and Families Free Upcoming shows: May 8 June 12 Programming will resume in September. *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 unless noted otherwise Upcoming show topics: May 20, We Choose to go to the Moon Programming will resume in September. *Schedule is subject to change. Call the showline at 575-624-6744, ext. 26 to confirm dates.	These shows consist of an informative documentary presentation projected on the dome and vary monthly.

		UFO Festival Planetarium Shows Thursday, July 1 - Sunday, July 4 Times and shows vary Admission fee: $2-$5 Downloadable schedule available soon!	A blend of science and fun! The planetarium will offer star shows, laser shows, science activities, and other multimedia presentations.

		Space, Science, and Rocket Camps June 7-25 Robert H. Goddard Planetarium Space Camps: $30 Science and Rocket Camps: $50 Space is limited, so please visit the Museum to fill out a registration form or call 624-6744, ext. 10, for more information. *Please make checks out to "Goddard Planetarium."*	The Robert H. Goddard Planetarium is offering three camps this summer: Space, Science, and Rocket. Each 5-day camp is filled with a variety of age-appropriate space and science-related programs and activities. Participant will receive a t-shirt and those in the Space and Science Camps will also have lunch on Friday at McDonald’s. Space Camp: June 7-11, Prekindergarten - 1st Grade Science Camp: June 14-18, 2nd - 3rd Grades Elementary Rocket Camp: June 21-25, 4th - 6th Grades Secondary Rocket Camp: June 21-25, 7th Grade and up Space Camp: July 12-16, 2nd - 3rd Grades Science Camp: July 5-9, 4th - 6th Grades




	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.



	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

©2007-2010 Roswell Museum and Art Center. All Rights Reserved. Images may be protected by copyright or other restrictions. No images may be reproduced, transmitted, copied, or otherwise used without permission.