Science City

The earth is just a tiny pary of our gigantic solar system. Join Jayda today at Science City to explore other planets and components of our solar system.

“6-8.ESS1.B Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system. [Clarification Statement: Examples of scale properties include the sizes of an object’s layers (such as crust and atmosphere), surface features (such as volcanoes), and
UN.1.A.7 a. Classify celestial bodies in the solar system into categories: Sun, Moon, planets, and other small bodies (i.e., asteroids, comets, meteors), based on physical properties
b. Compare and contrast the size, composition, atmosphere, and orbital radius. “

SE Missouri State University

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? What is a black hole and can we see them with a telescope? Join Claire at SE Missouri State University to see the first photos of a black hole and more.

8.ESS1.A.1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to explain the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and eclipses of the sun and moon. [Clarification Statement: Examples of models can be physical, graphical, or conceptual and should emphasize relative positions and distances.]

Kaufman Broadcast

How does video and sound travel from television stations to my electronic devices? Today Claire visits Kaufman Broadcast to learn How TV Works.

“Network, Communication & Organization
6‐8.NI.NCO.01 Model the different ways that data is transferred across a network and the protocols used to transmit the data.”

Challenger Learning Center

Today Claire becomes a rocket scientist at Challenger Learning Center as she builds, launches and analyzes multiple rocket bodies and how they work.

6-8.PS2.A.2 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on balanced (Newton’s First Law) and unbalanced forces in a system, qualitative comparisons of forces, mass and changes in motion (Newton’s Second Law), frame of reference, and specification of units.]

Discovery Center

Todday McKenna visits Discovery Center to learn about Animatronics and the care that keeps the dinosaurs moving and realistic.

6-8.ETS1.A Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

Challenger Learning Center

Space exploration is growing and involves more than a few astronauts. Today we learn about some of the missions of the past and what is ahead, from radioactive rocks to finding water and ice.

ST.1.B.6-8 a.Identify the link between technological developments and thescientific discoveries made possible through their development (e.g.,Hubble telescope and stellar evolution, composition and structure ofthe universe; the electron microscope and cell organelles; sonar andthe composition of the Earth; manned and unmanned space missionsand space exploration; Doppler radar and weather conditions; MRIand CAT-scans and brain activity)