Lucy, a NASA spacecraft named for the famed and fossilized human ancestor, is on a mission. Two years into its 12-year-long voyage, Lucy is en route to a never-before-explored population of small bodies, the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. Scientists think these asteroids are likely “fossils” left over from the formation of our solar system, over 4 billion years ago. What secrets do these celestial fragments hold? What is the birth story of our solar system? And how is Lucy doing in its journey so far? Join us and the scientists hoping to answer these very questions and more. Register today for this stellar virtual program!
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45 minutes
Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons
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Career & Technical Education (CTE), Industrial Technology, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Science, STEM, Technology/Information Science
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver, CO United States
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, planet Earth, and the universe.The Denver Museum of Nature & Science sparks curiosity and inspires minds of all ages through scientific discovery and the presentation and preservation of the world’s unique treasures. As a community of critical thinkers, the Museum serves as a catalyst for visitors to understand the lessons of the past and act as responsible stewards of the future.
Contact: Virtual Experiences virtual@dmns.org 303-370-6000
Virtual:1. This live program begins with a brief introduction to the topic and scientist(s) being interviewed.2. Meet a scientist from the Southwest Research Institute who is hoping to answer questions about the formation of our universe through the Lucy mission.3. We conclude the program with time for students to ask questions on camera or in an open chat format (Zoom webinar)
Participants will: -Learn more about careers in the STEM/science world -Ask questions and engage with current scientists in real-time -Explore a new science content area (astronomy/space science) -Be empowered to see how STEM relates to their own lives; practice thinking critically about the Nature of Science (NOS) -See a broader representation for who can be a scientist (anyone and everyone!), dispelling inaccurate stereotypes about what a scientist "looks like"
All DMNS programming aligns with NGSS standards.Specific areas of science in Scientists in Action broadcasts vary; individual standards differ between programs.