FREE - Scientists in Action: Looking for Life in the Universe

by Denver Museum of Nature & Science

We all love a good extraterrestrial story, whether they are friend or foe, darling or dangerous, humanoid or humongous... but what do we actually know about the potential for alien life and what do astrobiologists look for? Join space science curator Dr. Ka Chun Yu as we virtually visit both our home planet and the far reaches of our galaxy to explore what life could be like in other parts of our universe. Spoiler alert: they likely won’t have shiny spacesuits or laser guns. Student questions will help guide this virtual field trip that is guaranteed to be outta’ this world. Register today!

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Cost

Multipoint: $0.00
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

No minimum

Maximum participants:

No maximum

Primary Disciplines

Career & Technical Education (CTE), Science, STEM, Technology/Information Science

Program Delivery Mode

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

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Date/Time

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01/23/2025 04:00 AM - 04:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 01/23/2025)
01/23/2025 05:00 AM - 05:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 01/23/2025)
01/23/2025 06:00 AM - 06:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 01/23/2025)
01/23/2025 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM (Registration Deadline: 01/23/2025)

All times are Mountain Standard Time.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

This is a free event, so there is no charge for a cancellation.

However, there is typically a waitlist for classrooms wanting to be an interactive (on camera) 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

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

Virtual:
1. This live program begins with a brief introduction to the topic and scientist(s) being interviewed.
2. We join Denver Museum of Nature & Science's curator of astronomy, Dr. KaChun Yu, as he leads us on a virtual tour of our home planet as well as the rest of the universe and we discuss what extraterrestrial life could be like in other parts of the universe.
3. We conclude the program with time for students to ask questions on camera or via open chat (Zoom webinar format).

Objectives

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"

Standards Alignment

State Standards

All DMNS programming aligns with NGSS standards.

Specific areas of science in Scientists in Action broadcasts vary; individual standards differ between programs.