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FREE - Scientists in Action: Virtual Voyage Through the Universe

by  Denver Museum of Nature & Science

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No spaceship? No problem. Space scientist Dr. Ka Chun Yu
will be your students’ guide on a virtual adventure through space, starting
with our home planet and voyaging into the solar system and beyond with the
assistance of stunning scientific visualizations. Learn about our place in the
universe, how we fit in the solar system, and how we are integrally connected
to space! This is a fully interactive program where participants direct their
questions to Dr. Yu and vote to guide our voyage through the universe.?

Program Rating

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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $0.00
Multipoint Premium: $0.00

FREE!


Please include the following school info in the notes section:
School name, Federal Free & Reduced Lunch %, county and school district. Thank you.

The Scientists in Action series is sponsored by generous funders. We send all thank you notes directly to our funders - please address them to Kate Neff at DMNS, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Length

45 minutes


Target Audience

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

Minimum participants:

None.

Maximum participants:

None.


Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Industrial Technology, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Sciences, STEM, Technology/Information Science


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, Blue Jeans, etc...)
Zoom



Booking Information

All times are Mountain Time.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

This is a free event, so there is no charge for a cancellation. However, there is typically a wait list for schools wanting to be an interactive participant. Please be considerate and let us know ASAP if your plans change and you are not able to participate. Thank you.

About This Provider

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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

Program Details

Format

45 minute session
Scientist gives an introduction of themselves and their unique location (10 minutes).
Scientist welcomes questions and discussion from students (15 minutes).
Scientist introduces additional content (5 min)
Scientist welcomes questions and discussion from students (15 minutes).
Scientist uses their unique location (field, lab, collections) to help make information relevant to students.

Objectives

Connect students directly with scientists and active research.
Give students a window into science careers, and see the connection to STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) careers
Empower students to envision themselves as scientists, find science relevant to their lives, and practice thinking critically about the nature of Science (NOS).
Dispel inaccurate stereotypes and address misconceptions surrounding scientists and science careers.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

All DMNS programming aligns with NGSS standards