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FIELD TRIP GUIDE 2019 – 2020
Welcome to the
Danville Science Center!
Our goals are to spark an interest in the sciences, encourage curious minds to seek answers and
connect our exhibits to the world around us. Unlock the fundamentals of science with unique
educational experiences that will inspire guests of all ages to discover the world.
General Information ................ 2
CONTENTS
Explore the Store...................... 3 Let your students reach for the stars as they embark on an out-of-this world adventure in the
Digital Dome Theater. Travel the solar system, land on an asteroid, journey back in time with the
Programs for Outreach............. 3
Zula Patrol, and visit some of the most beautiful National Parks in America – all in one place!
Recommended Itineraries
by Grade Level......................... 4
Group leaders planning a visit are always admitted free, and we invite you to come to the Science
Digital Dome Theater............. 18
Center to explore our exhibit galleries before your field trip. When you visit, be sure to ask about
Visiting Exhibitions................. 20 our complimentary educator memberships.
Visit our website, dsc.smv.org, or find us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and late-
breaking information about Science Center programs and events.
We look forward to your visit!
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Make the Most of Your Visit
Butterfly Station
Explore the Store!
& Garden
Take a bit of the Science Center experience with you. The
gift shop features a wide variety of science books, projects,
Caboos
N-Scale Train
Display
games and toys carefully selected to engage students in
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thinking about and exploring science.
Pepsi
Building
Souvenir bags can be pre-packaged for students.
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Containing some of our most popular items, these bags
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can be assembled in a price range of $2 to $10 each.
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Science Please call 434.791.5160, ext. 203 at least one week in
Station
Parking
advance of your group’s visit to order the bags.
Crescent Crossing
Upstairs:
Fundamentals of Science Science
Lunch Options
Science on a Sphere®
Sproutsville Central
Digital Main floor:
Entrance
Dome Guest Services
Gift shop
Theater
Downstairs:
Visiting exhibits
Campus
Entrance
Craghead Street
Danville Science Center is located at: 434.791.3166 434.836.7970
677 Craghead Street
Danville, VA 24541
434.791.5160 dsc.smv.org
General Information
Group Admission Fees: Hours of Operation:
For groups of 10 or more.
Tuesday – Saturday* 9:30 am – 5 pm
Exhibits + Digital Dome.............................................. $5 Sunday 11:30 am – 5 pm Programs for Outreach STARLAB Portable Planetarium OUTREACH
Exhibits + Activity........................................................ $5 Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Exhibits + Digital Dome + Activity.............................. $7 We bring the excitement of the Science Center to you! The STARLAB is available as one of the Science Center’s
*Throughout the year, we are open on select Mondays. Those programs with OUTREACH are available to be outreach programs. Discover the relationship between
Please visit dsc.smv.org for Monday openings. presented offsite in the classroom. the Sun, Earth and Moon while exploring the planets.
To ensure all our guests have the best experience possible,
we suggest one adult chaperone for every 10 youth. School Explore current and upcoming space missions. Learn about
personnel are admitted free during a group visit, additional repeating cycles and patterns that occur on Earth and the
parent/adult chaperones are $5 each. Call 434.791.5160 ext. reasons behind those patterns as well as why we experience
203 to start your journey today! the change in seasons. The presentations correspond to
Virginia SOLS K.10, 1.6, 1.7, 3.8, 3.11, 4.7 and 4.8.
*Since groups enjoy a discounted admission fee and exclusive
programs, individual membership passes and other discounts and Fee: Outreach programs are $150 for the first program
coupons are not valid toward group admission fees.
each day. Each additional program on the same day is $75.
Trip Tips: Up to five programs can be scheduled on one day at your
• If the number of students and chaperones has changed by school. Programs are designed to serve up to 25 students
more than five persons since booking the visit, please call per session. A mileage fee will apply for travel greater than
at least three days in advance to update your numbers. 35 miles one way. Call 434.791.5160, ext. 201 or email our
• When possible, collect chaperone admission prior to your Education Coordinator at bbuchanan@smv.org.
visit to make the payment and check-in process smoother.
• If bringing bagged lunches, have lunch bags together in
boxes or totes to make unloading from buses easier.
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Pre-K & K RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
These budding scientists are constantly
investigating and absorbing the world around
them! To boost their innate curiosity, these
recommended programs explore basic
scientific concepts and skills.
Animal Adaptations OUTREACH Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Sproutsville & Oh! Zone*
Animals have basic needs, as well as physical and behavioral The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition Children are never too young to play with science! These
characteristics that help them survive in a variety of climates. collecting samples of weather for research. When the Zula galleries feature building blocks, puppet play, lofts, magnetic
Explore the diversity of organisms and how they adapt to gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga’s feelings, he shapes, science books, a pup tent climber, and light and
their environments. decides to leave Zula. Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga color investigations.
into helping with his latest scheme. The Zula Patrollers
find out and go after him—in the process learning all about *Available through early 2020. Please call for details and exact dates.
weather. Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMS DOME FEATURES GALLERIES
Each program is approximately 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Programs with OUTREACH are available to be presented offsite in the classroom.
Floating Boats Science on a Sphere®: The Sun and the Seasons Earth, Moon & Sun
Some things in our environment sink and others float. Examine the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. Earth, Moon & Sun explores the
Investigate these concepts and discover what things will and Discover the Sun’s role in providing heat to warm the Earth relationship among those heavenly
will not float. Learn how to make a boat that will float heavy and the reason for days, nights and the changing seasons. bodies with the help of Coyote, an
objects. How much weight will it take to sink your boat? See how the seasons affect hibernation and migration. amusing character adapted from Native
American oral traditions who has many
Build a Butterfly OUTREACH Super Senses OUTREACH misconceptions about our home planet.
Investigate these beauties of the insect world. From Have you ever followed your nose to find freshly baked His confusion about the universe makes
metamorphosis to food sources to symmetry, these animals cookies, investigated a strange sound or shaken a package to viewers think about how the Earth, Moon
are a wonderful starting point for understanding life cycles, guess what was inside? Learn about your five senses as we and Sun work together as a system.
camouflage and interdependency. trick our eyes and stump our sniffers with interactive games. Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
Sow It – Grow It OUTREACH Crescent Crossing Early Learners Gallery
Plants are producers, with seeds, flowers, roots, stems and Zula Patrol: Down to Earth Connect young students to hands-on opportunities to
leaves, which are a must for animals and people on Earth. While on a routine fossil hunting discover concepts of the importance of science, technology,
Students sow their own seeds of learning with hands-on expedition, the Zula Patrol turns up engineering and math fundamentals, such as creativity,
explorations of common plants. evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight problem solving and cause and effect, in this visually
has been traveling back in time to Earth’s stimulating train-themed exhibit.
prehistoric past to illegally dump her
SOLS company’s toxic trash. The Zula patrollers Butterfly Station and Garden
Virginia SOLS: must find and catch her before her actions Tour our Butterfly Station and Garden to view some of
cause catastrophic consequences. In nature’s most beautiful creatures! Find out which type of
K: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 the process, our heroes learn all about caterpillar eats certain plants, learn the best methods to
the formation and development of the attract butterflies and get inspired to create your own butterfly
NC Common Core: Earth and the life forms that call it home. garden. Available mid-April through mid-October.
P.1 P.2 L.1 Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
Make your reservation today! 4 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.org Make your reservation today! 5 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.org
Grade 1 RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
First graders are adventurers and explorers! To
unlock the secrets of science, our recommended
programs explore fundamental concepts to
develop an understanding of a broad range of
animals, plants and their life needs.
Animal Adaptations OUTREACH Zula Patrol: Down to Earth Sproutsville & Oh! Zone*
Animals have basic needs, as well as physical and behavioral While on a fossil hunting expedition, the Zula Patrol turns up Children are never too young to play with science! These
characteristics that help them survive in a variety of climates. evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been traveling galleries feature building blocks, puppet play, lofts, magnetic
Explore the diversity of organisms and how they adapt to back in time to Earth to illegally dump her company’s toxic shapes, science books, a pup tent climber, and light and
their environments. trash. The Zula patrollers must catch her before her actions color investigations.
cause catastrophic consequences. Our heroes learn all about
the development of the Earth and the life forms that call it
home. Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMS DOME FEATURES GALLERIES
Each program is approximately 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Programs with OUTREACH are available to be presented offsite in the classroom.
Build a Butterfly OUTREACH Science on a Sphere®: The Sun and the Seasons Earth, Moon & Sun
Investigate these beauties of the insect world. From Examine the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. Earth, Moon & Sun explores the
metamorphosis to food sources to symmetry, these animals Discover the Sun’s role in providing heat to warm the Earth relationship among those heavenly
are a wonderful starting point for understanding life cycles, and the reason for days, nights and the changing seasons. bodies with the help of Coyote, an
camouflage and interdependence. See how the seasons affect hibernation and migration. amusing character adapted from Native
American oral traditions who has many
Good Vibrations OUTREACH misconceptions about our home planet.
What is sound? How does sound travel and how is it His confusion about the universe makes
measured? Make waves while learning all the news viewers think about how the Earth, Moon
about noise. and Sun work together as a system.
Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
Fundamentals of Science*
Sow It – Grow It OUTREACH Unlock the secrets of biology, gravity, friction, force, light
Plants are producers, with seeds, flowers, roots, stems and Zula Patrol: Under the Weather and magnetism! Discover how your genes make you unique,
leaves, which are a must for animals and people on Earth. The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are
test your sense of smell and make sparks fly as you check out
Students sow their own seeds of learning with hands-on on an expedition collecting samples of
weather for research. When the Zula gang electricity. Students will have the opportunity to explore the
explorations of common plants. wonders of science on their own.
inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga’s
feelings, he decides to leave Zula. Villain
Butterfly Station and Garden
SOLS Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping
Tour our Butterfly Station and Garden to view some of
with his latest scheme. The Zula Patrollers
Virginia SOLS: find out and go after him—in the process nature’s most beautiful creatures! Find out which type of
learning all about weather. Includes a caterpillar eats certain plants, learn the best methods to
1: 1 2 4 5 6 7
attract butterflies and get inspired to create your own butterfly
short live sky planetarium show.
garden. Available mid-April through mid-October.
NC Common Core:
P.1 E.1 E.2 L.1 L.2 *Available through early 2020. Please call for details and exact dates.
Make your reservation today! 6 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.org Make your reservation today! 7 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.org
Grade 2 RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
Second graders are constantly questioning their
world! To help them understand the world
around them, our recommended programs
feature magnets, life cycles and the seasons.
Opposites Attract OUTREACH Accidental Astronauts Fundamentals of Science*
Discover the effects of magnets on objects while exploring Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Unlock the secrets of biology, gravity, friction, force, light
attraction, repulsion and magnetic poles. Learn how magnets Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into and magnetism! Discover how your genes make you unique,
are used in daily life and investigate the interactions of space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise- test your sense of smell and make sparks fly as you check
magnets and their effects on everyday objects. cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes out electricity. Students have the opportunity to explore the
into the Moon. Get up close and personal with a solar storm wonders of science on their own.
and gain a new appreciation of our home. Includes a short
live sky planetarium show.
LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMS DOME FEATURES GALLERIES
Each program is approximately 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Programs with OUTREACH are available to be presented offsite in the classroom.
Animal Adaptations OUTREACH Science on a Sphere®: The Sun and the Seasons Earth, Moon & Sun
Animals have basic needs, as well as physical and behavioral Examine the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. Earth, Moon & Sun explores the
characteristics that help them survive in a variety of climates. Discover the Sun’s role in providing heat to warm the Earth relationship among those heavenly
Explore the diversity of organisms and how they adapt to and the reason for days, nights and the changing seasons. See bodies with the help of Coyote, an
their environments. how the seasons affect hibernation and migration. amusing character adapted from Native
American oral traditions who has many
Build a Butterfly OUTREACH Sow It – Grow It OUTREACH misconceptions about our home planet.
Investigate these beauties of the insect world. From Plants are producers, with seeds, flowers, roots, stems and His confusion about the universe makes
metamorphosis to food sources to symmetry, these animals leaves, which are a must for animals and people on Earth. viewers think about how the Earth, Moon
are a wonderful starting point for understanding life cycles, Students sow their own seeds of learning with hands-on and Sun work together as a system.
camouflage and interdependency. explorations of common plants. Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
Fossil Finds OUTREACH
Learn Earth history through this fossil investigation. Dig into Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Sproutsville & Oh! Zone*
coastal plain sediments to discover diversity in ancient ocean The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are Children are never too young to play with science! These
environments. on an expedition collecting samples of galleries feature building blocks, puppet play, lofts, magnetic
weather for research. When the Zula gang shapes, science books, a pup tent climber, and light and color
inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga’s investigations.
feelings, he decides to leave Zula. Villain
SOLS Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping Butterfly Station and Garden
with his latest scheme. The Zula Patrollers Tour our Butterfly Station and Garden to view some of
Virginia SOLS: find out and go after him—in the process nature’s most beautiful creatures! Find out which type of
2: 1 2 4 5 7 learning all about weather. Includes a caterpillar eats certain plants, learn the best methods to
short live sky planetarium show. attract butterflies and get inspired to create your own butterfly
NC Common Core: garden. Available mid-April through mid-October.
E.1 L.1 L.2 *Available through early 2020. Please call for details and exact dates.
Make your reservation today! 8 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.org Make your reservation today! 9 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.org
Grade 3 RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
Third graders become science explorers by
conducting investigations. To help them
unearth patterns and forces in the world around
them, our recommended programs delve into
energy transformations and soil science.
Simple Machines Earth, Moon & Sun Fundamentals of Science*
Can simple machines make work easier? Discover how Earth, Moon & Sun explores the relationship among those Unlock the secrets of biology, gravity, friction, force, light
levers, pulleys and inclined planes give us a helping hand heavenly bodies with the help of Coyote, an amusing and magnetism! Discover how your genes make you unique,
through mechanical advantage. character adapted from Native American oral traditions test your sense of smell and make sparks fly as you check
who has many misconceptions about our home planet. His out electricity. Students can team up on a scavenger hunt or
confusion about the universe makes viewers think about explore the wonders of science on their own.
how the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system.
*Available through early 2020. Please call for details and exact dates.
Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMS DOME FEATURES GALLERIES
Each program is approximately 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Programs with OUTREACH are available to be presented offsite in the classroom.
Science on a Sphere®: The Ever-Changing Earth Flight of the Butterflies Butterfly Station and Garden
Investigate the relationship among the Earth, Moon and Migrate with hundreds of millions of Tour our Butterfly Station and Garden to view some of nature’s
Sun. Day and night cycles, seasons and moon phases are Monarch butterflies across North America! most beautiful creatures! Find out which type of caterpillar
introduced. Take a close look at the Sun – its ability to Immerse yourself in this compelling eats certain plants, learn the best methods to attract butterflies
produce light energy, its role in the water cycle and the adventure as you discover a super and get inspired to create your own butterfly garden.
seasonal effects it has on plants and animals. generation of butterflies as they travel to a Available mid-April through mid-October.
new destination. Experience firsthand the
Simply Soil OUTREACH beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies
What is the difference between soil and dirt? Separate spanning not only thousands of miles but
soil into its four different sized particles and learn each several generations!
component’s role in supporting plant life.
Accidental Astronauts
The Web of Life OUTREACH Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and
Visualize the dynamics of the food web. Find out how their dog Armstrong as they embark on an
energy travels from the Sun to green plants to bugs to birds unexpected journey into space! Explore
and beyond. the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a
wise-cracking starship computer. Follow an
Water, Water Everywhere asteroid crash into the Moon. Get up close
SOLS Observe the influence of pollution on the quality of water. and personal with a solar storm and gain a
Virginia SOLS: Watch a demonstration of the water cycle and how this new appreciation of our home. Includes a
process leads to cleaner drinking water. Discover how short live sky planetarium show.
3: 1 2 5 6 7 8 10
different soil types aid in the filtration of water.
NC Common Core:
P.1 P.3 E.1 E.2 L.2
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Grade 4 RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
Fourth graders uncover the mysteries of
electricity as they dig into basic science
principles. To help them explore Earth and
beyond, our recommended programs focus
on electricity and the solar system.
The Shocking Truth OUTREACH Perfect Little Planet Fundamentals of Science*
Create and understand the function of different types of Embark on a journey with an intergalactic family searching Unlock the secrets of biology, gravity, friction, force, light
circuits, while investigating the types of materials that will for the ultimate vacation spot. Discover our solar system and magnetism! Discover how your genes make you unique,
and will not allow the flow of electricity. Conduct hands-on through a new set of eyes as you walk the surface of Mars, test your sense of smell and make sparks fly as you check out
experiments with static and current electricity. sail through the rings of Saturn and discover lightning storms electricity. Students can have the opportunity to explore the
on Jupiter. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda and fly over the wonders of science on their own.
surface of the dwarf planet, Pluto. Includes a short live sky *Available through early 2020. Please call for details and exact dates.
planetarium show.
LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMS DOME FEATURES GALLERIES
Each program is approximately 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Programs with OUTREACH are available to be presented offsite in the classroom.
3…2…1…Blast Off! OUTREACH Expedition Reef Butterfly Station and Garden
Explore potential and kinetic energy and test Newton’s Laws Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of Tour our Butterfly Station and Garden to view some of
of Motion. Students have a blast using a Newton cart to propel the sea” as you embark on an oceanic nature’s most beautiful creatures! Find out which type of
their understanding of force and rocket propulsion. safari of the world’s most vibrant—and caterpillar eats certain plants, learn the best methods to
endangered—marine ecosystems. Along attract butterflies and get inspired to create your own butterfly
Opposites Attract OUTREACH the way, discover how corals grow, feed, garden. Available mid-April through mid-October.
Discover the effects of magnets on objects while exploring reproduce and support over 25 percent
attraction, repulsion and magnetic poles. Learn how magnets of all marine life on Earth, while facing
are used in daily life and investigate the interactions of magnets unprecedented threats from climate
and electricity while constructing a simple speaker. change, habit destruction and overfishing.
Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
Science on a Sphere®: The Solar System
View the complex relationship between the Earth and Sun, National Parks Adventure
while exploring other planets in more detail. Learn the Celebrate the National Park Service with
repeating cycles and patterns that occur on Earth and the world-class mountaineer Conrad Anker,
reasons behind those patterns. adventure photographer Max Lowe, and
artist Rachel Pohl as they hike, climb
and explore their way across America’s
SOLS majestic parks in an action-packed movie
Virginia SOLS: that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
This feature takes the audience on the
4: 1 2 3 5 7 8
ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s
awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed
NC Common Core:
wilderness.
P.1 P.3 E.1 E.2
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Grade 5 RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
Fifth graders challenge themselves with critical
thinking. To help them understand more
complex science principles, our recommended
programs introduce key concepts of matter
and Earth Science.
The Big Chill: Cool CO2 Science Expedition Reef Fundamentals of Science*
Dry-ice experiments offer dramatic demonstrations of Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you Unlock the secrets of biology, gravity, friction, force, light
scientific phenomena. Examine magic bubbles, bizarre embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and magnetism! Discover how your genes make you unique,
balloons and fire extinguishers. Experience states of matter and endangered—marine ecosystems. Discover how corals test your sense of smell and make sparks fly as you check
and phase changes with atoms, molecules and compounds grow, feed, reproduce and support over 25 percent of all out electricity. Students have the opportunity to explore the
in this ultra-cool program. marine life on Earth, while facing unprecedented threats from wonders of science on their own.
climate change, habit destruction and overfishing. Includes a
*Available through early 2020. Please call for details and exact dates.
short live sky planetarium show.
LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMS DOME FEATURES GALLERIES
Each program is approximately 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Programs with OUTREACH are available to be presented offsite in the classroom.
Fossil Finds OUTREACH Flying Monsters Butterfly Station and Garden
Learn Earth history through this fossil investigation. Dig into Join David Attenborough, the world’s Tour our Butterfly Station and Garden to view some of
coastal plain sediments to discover diversity in ancient ocean leading naturalist, as he sets out to uncover nature’s most beautiful creatures! Find out which type of
environments. the truth about the enigmatic pterosaur, a caterpillar eats certain plants, learn the best methods to
prehistoric flying creature with wingspan attract butterflies and get inspired to create your own butterfly
Rock ‘n’ Roll OUTREACH of up to 40 feet, equal to that of a modern- garden. Available mid-April through mid-October.
Learn about weathering, erosion and major rock types as you day jet plane. Attenborough joins forces
explore the rock cycle. Discover rock types associated with with other scientists working to better
fossils. Examine a variety of rock samples. Perform streak tests understand the incredible journey of the
and discover surprising results. Make your own model of a evolution of the pterosaurs.
metamorphic rock.
Grossology & You
Science on a Sphere®: Ocean Alive Join Noreen Neuron, host of the Personal
The ocean is a driving force for global weather patterns. Universe game show, as she leads us
Get an in-depth look at the ocean’s physical characteristics through a competition to decide which
and take part in a demonstration showing how wind body system is the best and brightest.
and temperature affects sea currents. Discover important Will it be Scabby (the immune system),
contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to our Boogie (the respiratory system) or Flatus
SOLS understanding of the oceans. (the digestive system)? Laugh and learn as
Virginia SOLS: these animated characters explore the inner
Good Vibrations OUTREACH workings of the human body! Includes a
5: 1 2 3 4 6 7
What is sound? How does sound travel, and how is it short live sky planetarium show.
measured? Make waves while learning all the news
NC Common Core:
about noise.
P.1 P.3 L.2
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Grade 6 RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
Sixth graders are all about change – focusing
on energy and ecology. To help them better
understand the constant changes in our world,
our recommended programs uncover changes
in matter and in the solar system.
The Big Chill: Cool CO2 Science National Parks Adventure Fundamentals of Science*
Dry-ice experiments offer dramatic demonstrations of Celebrate the National Park Service with world-class Unlock the secrets of biology, gravity, friction, force, light
scientific phenomena. Examine magic bubbles, bizarre mountaineer Conrad Anker, adventure photographer Max and magnetism! Discover how your genes make you unique,
balloons and fire extinguishers. Experience states of matter Lowe and artist Rachel Pohl as they hike, climb and explore test your sense of smell and make sparks fly as you check
and phase changes with atoms, molecules and compounds their way across America’s majestic parks that will inspire out electricity. Students can team up on a scavenger hunt or
in this ultra-cool program. the adventurer in all of us. This feature takes the audience on explore the wonders of science on their own.
the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring *Available through early 2020. Please call for details and exact dates.
great outdoors and untamed wilderness.
LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMS DOME FEATURES GALLERIES
Each program is approximately 30 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Programs with OUTREACH are available to be presented offsite in the classroom.
3…2…1…Blast Off! OUTREACH Cosmic Journey: Butterfly Station and Garden
Explore potential and kinetic energy and test Newton’s Laws A Solar System Adventure Tour our Butterfly Station and Garden to view some of
of Motion. Students have a blast using a Newton cart to Take a voyage to the outer reaches of our nature’s most beautiful creatures! Find out which type of
propel their understanding of force and rocket propulsion. solar system in search of worlds that might caterpillar eats certain plants, learn the best methods to
support life. See volcanoes tower 80,000 attract butterflies and get inspired to create your own butterfly
Riverside Science feet above a barren surface and experience garden. Available mid-April through mid-October.
Learn about our local ecosystem and watershed directly from monstrous hurricanes and multicolored
the Dan River. Walk down by the river for a first-hand lesson rings suspended in air. Enjoy the wonders
in ecology. Conduct water quality monitoring of samples of the planets and their moons as you
collected from the river, and then continue to reinforce travel faster than the speed of light!
concepts learned through a follow-up activity in Includes a short live sky planetarium show.
the classroom.
The Secrets of Gravity
Science on a Sphere®: The Solar System The young magician’s apprentice
View the complex relationship between the Earth and Sun, LIMBRADUR is far more interested in the
while exploring other planets in more detail. Learn the universe and its secrets than boring magic
repeating cycles and patterns that occur on Earth and the spells. He is fascinated by the stars, the
reasons behind those patterns. universe and the laws of nature. So, one
SOLS night he sneaks into the Albert Einstein
Virginia SOLS: Science on a Sphere®: Energy On a Sphere Museum, where he meets ALBYX3, a
Explore the many renewable energy resources available on small, clever but rather quirky robot who
6: 1 2 4 7 8
Earth while recognizing the global capacity for renewable knows all about Albert Einstein and his
technologies that can provide a solution to our fossil fuel theories. ALBY takes LIMBRADUR on
NC Common Core:
dilemma. Watch demonstrations of some these technologies a magical journey of discovery through
P.1 P.2 E.1 E.2 at work. time and space. Includes a short live sky
planetarium show.
Make your reservation today! 16 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.org Make your reservation today! 17 434.791.5160 ext. 203 or dscgs@smv.orgDIGITAL
Dome Theater
The Digital Dome Theater illuminates the The following features include a short live sky Expedition Reef The Secrets of Gravity
planetarium show: For grades 4 & up • 26 minutes For grades 3 – 6 • 28 minutes
universe with stunning clarity and brilliance Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you The young magician’s apprentice LIMBRADUR is far more
Accidental Astronauts embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— interested in the universe and its secrets than boring magic
on a gigantic 40-foot screen. With new Dome For grades 2 – 5 • 32 minutes and endangered—marine ecosystems. Along the way, spells. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe and the laws
Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce and support of nature. So, one night he sneaks into the Albert Einstein
Features added regularly to the Science Center’s Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into over 25 percent of all marine life on Earth, while facing Museum, where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather
space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise- unprecedented threats from climate change, habit destruction quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his
show offerings, adventurers of all ages are in for cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes and overfishing. “This is a difficult story [and] a turning point theories. ALBY takes LIMBRADUR on a magical journey of
into the Moon. Get up close and personal with a solar storm for reefs,” says Academy scientist and reef expert Dr. Rebecca discovery through time and space.
a treat! Transport back in time, fly on the backs and gain a new appreciation of our home. Albright, “but it’s not too late.”
of pterosaurs and take a wild ride through the Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure Grossology & You For grades Pre-K – 2 • 24 minutes
solar system with these dynamic new shows. For grades 6 & up • 23 minutes For grades 4 & up • 27 minutes While on a fossil hunting expedition, the Zula Patrol turns up
Take a voyage to the outer reaches of our solar system in Join Noreen Neuron, host of the Personal Universe game evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been traveling
Shows range from 30 to 45 minutes, and seating search of worlds that might support life. See volcanoes show, as she leads us through a competition to decide which back in time to Earth to illegally dump her company’s toxic
tower 80,000 feet above a barren surface and experience body system is the best and brightest. Will it be Scabby (the trash. The Zula patrollers must catch her before her actions
is limited to 95 per show. Ask about our special monstrous hurricanes and multicolored rings suspended in immune system), Boogie (the respiratory system) or Flatus cause catastrophic consequences. Our heroes learn all about
air. Enjoy the wonders of the planets and their moons as you (the digestive system)? Laugh and learn as these animated the development of the Earth and the life forms that call it
show times for groups of 25 or more. travel faster than the speed of light! characters explore the inner workings of the human body. home.
Earth, Moon & Sun
For grades Pre-K – 5 • 29 minutes
Perfect Little Planet Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
For grades 3 – 6 • 38 minutes For grades Pre-K – 2 • 24 minutes
Earth, Moon & Sun explores the relationship among those
Embark on a journey with an intergalactic family searching The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition
heavenly bodies with the help of Coyote, an amusing for the ultimate vacation spot. Discover our solar system collecting samples of weather for research. When the Zula
character adapted from Native American oral traditions through a new set of eyes as you walk the surface of Mars, gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga’s feelings, he
who has many misconceptions about our home planet. His sail through the rings of Saturn and discover lightning storms decides to leave Zula. Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga
confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how on Jupiter. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda and fly over the into helping with his latest scheme. The Zula Patrollers find out
the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system. surface of the dwarf planet, Pluto. and go after him—in the process learning all about weather.
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Dome Theater Exhibitions
The following are feature films: National Parks Adventure
For grades 5 & up • 44 minutes
Dream Big: Engineering Our World Celebrate the National Park Service with world-class
For grades 5 & up • 43 minutes mountaineer Conrad Anker, adventure photographer Max
September 21, 2019 – January 2, 2020 January 18, 2020 – May 16, 2020
From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest Lowe and artist Rachel Pohl as they hike, climb and explore
Discover the real world impact of technology by exploring This exciting, interactive and bilingual exhibition explores
buildings, to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, their way across America’s majestic parks in an action-
and creating a range of low-tech and high-tech tools that the science behind sports. Challenge yourself to a series of
sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates human ingenuity packed movie that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
extend human abilities. Explore tools that extend human hands-on challenges that allow you to test your athletic
behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the This feature takes the audience on the ultimate off-trail
abilities and change lives! abilities while learning how your bodies work. Guests will
heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and
untamed wilderness. learn the value of exercise and be encouraged to recognize
around the world.
and develop their personal physical potential.
Flight of the Butterflies Flying Monsters
For grades 3 – 5 • 44 minutes For grades 5 & up • 40 minutes
Migrate with hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies Join David Attenborough, the world’s leading naturalist, as he
across North America! Immerse yourself in this compelling sets out to uncover the truth about the enigmatic Pterosaur,
adventure as you discover a super generation of butterflies a prehistoric flying creature with wingspan of up to 40 feet,
as they travel to a new destination. Experience firsthand the equal to that of a modern-day jet plane. Attenborough joins
beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies spanning not only forces with other scientists working to better understand the
thousands of miles but several generations! incredible journey of the evolution of the Pterosaurs, a story
that unfolds in such stunning locations as New Mexico,
the Jurassic Coast of Lyme Regis in Britain, an ancient
pterosaur landing site in Southern France and a fossil pit
in Germany where near perfect Pterosaur specimens have
been uncovered. Driven by the information he and his team
uncover, Attenborough starts to unravel one of sciences more
enduring mysteries, discovering the marvel of Pterosaur flight.
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