The World Above Us: Weather and Space (STEM- Earth & Space Science)

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

Sciences, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Booking Information

Available Monday - Friday from 9am to 3pm

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

• A 50% deposit is required four weeks prior to the day of your program. Your deposit is fully refundable if the program is canceled at least two weeks in advance. Programs canceled less than 2 weeks fromac the reservation date are subject to forfeiture of deposit.
• Your deposit will be applied to your total balance, and the remaining balance will be due 48 hours prior to your program.
• If scheduling within four weeks of your program the deposit is due at the time of booking.
• No refunds will be granted if you miss any or all your scheduled program.
• Final receipt will be emailed to the field trip coordinator following your program.

About This Provider

Atlanta , GA
United States

Fernbank is one of the most popular and iconic cultural attractions in Atlanta. Home to the world’s largest dinosaurs, Atlanta’s biggest movie screen and one of the largest assemblages of urban Piedmont forest in the United States, Fernbank brings science to life through immersive programming and unmatched experiences that encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants. Fernbank continues its 80-year environmental legacy to protectfulfilling an educational mission to inspire life-long learning of natural history.

Program Details

Format

A Fernbank Educator will introduce students to the program and share fun visuals including videos, graphics, and artifacts. Students will also experience exciting demonstrations of science principles and participate in discussions and activities. The program will end with a Q&A opportunity for students.

Engaging pre-and post-program activities aligned with standards will also be provided via Moodle.

Objectives

Essential; Question: How do objects in space affect events on Earth?

Participants will:
1. Identify objects seen in our sky and their role in Earth’s processes.
2. Recognize different types or weather and characteristics of each type.
3. Compare and contrast our sun and solar system with others in the universe.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Georgia
1. Identify objects seen in our sky and their role in Earth’s processes. SKE1; S2E2
2. Recognize different types or weather and characteristics of each type. S1E1a; S1E1b
3. Compare and contrast our sun and solar system with others in the universe. S2E1a,b