This year marks the 100th anniversary of the world's first planetarium projector. To mark the occasion, Science in Motion is expanding its Mobile Planetarium offering to include programs for Grades 1 and up!
Science in Motion has a variety of Mobile Planetarium Programs available for all ages. These programs require a large space to set up the inflatable planetarium dome (6m x 6m with at least 4m of vertical clearance) where a class can receive one of many out-of-this-world viewing experiences.
For Grades 2 and up, two types of Mobile Planetarium Program are offered:
Planetarium Shows: Students will view one of many Planetarium Shows. These shows will be enhanced with a short live sky show, highlighting interesting features of the night sky.
Live Sky Shows: Instructional staff will take your class on a 45-min guided tour using the Mobile Planetarium to explore the sky, the universe, and more.
Mobile Planetarium Programs must be booked in full morning or afternoon blocks (i.e., a minimum of two shows must be booked) as adequate time must be provided for Planetarium setup and takedown.
The Mobile Planetarium programs may be of concern to students with a fear of the dark, and while our programs are designed not to include any flashing or strobing lights, there is a small chance of them occurring during the program.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Grade 1
Star Gazers
Students will spend half of the program viewing an age-appropriate planetarium show inside the Mobile Planetarium, and the other half engaging in an astronomy activity!
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 1
Earth Systems: In what ways can environments change?
Energy: How can movement of objects and animals be understood?
Grade 2-3
Planetarium Shows
Legends of the Northern Sky
Embark on a journey with the Indigenous Peoples of the western plains of Canada and share in their wisdom conveyed by the stars.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 2 - 3
Living Systems
One Sky
When you gaze upwards at the night sky, ever wonder what someone else on the other side of the Earth sees when they look at those same stars? Explore a variety of stories from across the world through a montage of short full-dome films, each presented in a unique and stunning creative style that celebrates our shared humanity that brings us together when we look up at the same sky.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 2 - 3
Living Systems
Sunstruck
Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the Sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 2
Energy: Where do light and sound come from and how do they move?
Earth Systems: How can Earth’s components and relationship to the Sun be understood?
Live Sky Shows
Galactic Voyage
Enter the Mobile Planetarium and be prepared to be whisked away across the universe. Go on a journey exploring celestial bodies inside and outside of our solar system. Explore the stars! Visit other planets! Ever wonder what the view is like from inside a nebula? Find out in this 45-minute adventure!
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 2
Earth’s Systems: How can Earth’s components and relationship to the Sun be understood?
Grade 4-6
Planetarium Shows
Legends of the Northern Sky
Embark on a journey with the Indigenous Peoples of the western plains of Canada and share in their wisdom conveyed by the stars.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 4-6
General Science and Social Studies
One Sky
When you gaze upwards at the night sky, ever wonder what someone else on the other side of the Earth sees when they look at those same stars? Explore a variety of stories from across the world through a montage of short full-dome films, each presented in a unique and stunning creative style that celebrates our shared humanity that brings us together when we look up at the same sky.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 4-6
General Science and Social Studies
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 4
Light and Shadows
Forward! To the Moon
NASA's 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first Canadian, the first woman, and the first person of colour on the Moon.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 4
Light and Shadows
Grade 6
Sky Science
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Aurora Borealis is the greatest wonder a person can experience in nature. Now you can explore an Aurora storm and more through a 360-degree real time video experience. Learn what ancient civilizations believed about the Northern Lights and how scientists of the past and present have explained this spectacular phenomenon.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 4
Light and Shadows
Grade 5
Weather Watch
Grade 6
Sky Science
Live Sky Shows
Galactic Voyage
Enter the Mobile Planetarium and be prepared to be whisked away across the universe. Go on a journey exploring celestial bodies inside and outside of our solar system. Explore the stars! Visit other planets! Ever wonder what the view is like from inside a nebula? Find out in this 45-minute adventure!
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 4
Light and Shadows
Grade 6
Sky Science
Explore the Universe (formerly Heavenly Bodies)
What can you see in the night sky? The night sky is recreated inside our inflatable mobile planetarium where students learn to navigate their way through a variety of celestial phenomena, including seasons, stars, constellations, moon phases, and the planets.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 6
Sky Science
Grade 7-12
Planetarium Shows
One Sky
When you gaze upwards at the night sky, ever wonder what someone else on the other side of the Earth sees when they look at those same stars? Explore a variety of stories from across the world through a montage of short full-dome films, each presented in a unique and stunning creative style that celebrates our shared humanity that brings us together when we look up at the same sky.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 7-9
Science, Technology, and Society
Aurora: Lights of Wonder
Aurora Borealis is the greatest wonder a person can experience in nature. Now you can explore an Aurora storm and more through a 360-degree real time video experience. Learn what ancient civilizations believed about the Northern Lights and how scientists of the past and present have explained this spectacular phenomenon.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 7-9
Science, Technology, and Society
Forward! To the Moon
NASA's 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first Canadian, the first woman, and the first person of colour on the Moon.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 7-9
Science, Technology, and Society
Grade 9
Space Exploration
Legends of the Northern Sky
Embark on a journey with the Indigenous Peoples of the western plains of Canada and share in their wisdom conveyed by the stars.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 7-9
Science, Technology, and Society
Live Sky Shows
Galactic Voyage
Enter the Mobile Planetarium and be prepared to be whisked away across the universe. Go on a journey exploring celestial bodies inside and outside of our solar system. Explore the stars! Visit other planets! Ever wonder what the view is like from inside a nebula? Find out in this 45-minute adventure!
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 7
Science, Technology, and Society
Grade 8
Light and Optical Systems
Grade 9
Space Exploration