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East Kentucky Science Center
School Program Catalog & Visit Planner
2016-2017
EKSC Facebook Page:
East Kentucky Science Center And
Planetarium
EKSC Web Site:
www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/EKSC
One Bert T. Combs Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone: 606-889-8260
Fax: 606-889-8261
EKSC is part of the Prestonsburg campus of the Big Sandy
Community and Technical College.
BSCTC is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
East Kentucky Science Center
Laser Light Shows:
In the Exhibit Hall:
Laser shows last from 20-55 minutes. Due to Fire Marshall regulations, seating is
limited to a total of 85 students, teachers, and chaperones.
*Note: Content of some shows may be inappropriate for specific audiences.
Contact the Center for
information concerning
current exhibits.
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Laser Beatles
Fright Light (Halloween Special)
Laser Holidays (Christmas)
Hypnotica
Laser Hip Hop
Laser Magic
Laser Mania
Laseropolis
Laser Pop
Laser Pop 2008
Laser Praise
Laser Retro
Laser Rock 08
Laser Tool
Laser Spirit
Laser Country
Laser IPOP
Laser Vinyl
Laser Creed
Laser Zeppelin
Laser Metallica
Electrolaze
Laser U2
Laser Pink Floyd’s The Wall
Laser Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
Laser Tool
ElectroPop
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Peter and the Wolf
Laser Show- An entertaining story that teaches children
of all ages about music and the instruments of the
orchestra through the classic tale of Peter and his
friends facing the wolf.
Colors of the World
Laser Show-With authentic instruments and sounds,
students will explore music from many cultures.
Table of Contents
How to Schedule Your Visit
4
School Admission Rates
5
Classroom & Outreach Programs
6-13
Connecting Science with Literature -Early Childhood Programs
13
Planetarium Programs
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Power Point Presentations
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Laser Light Shows
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Power Point Presentations:
Each presentation is approximately one hour in length with a question and answer
session included. These can be viewed at the science center or as an outreach program. PC and projector are not required.
Solar System Adventures
Take a journey through the solar system staring at the
sun and ending at the Oort cloud. Along the way, each
planet will be visited to discuss their various characteristics. Other space objects included in the program
are the sun, natural satellites, asteroids, and comets.
Find out what the problem with Pluto is and what it
takes to be a planet.
History of Space Flight
Journey back in time from the early days of spaceflight
starting with the launch of the Soviet Sputnik through
the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Moon Landing
programs. Included in this presentation is the Space
Race with the Soviets, the Space Shuttle, and the
International Space Station. Learn about discoveries
made by unmanned space missions such as the
Voyagers, Vikings, Mariners, and the Hubble Space
Telescope.
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How to Schedule Your Visit
Call 606-886-7398 or 606-889-8260
(please call at least 2 weeks in advance)
Please have the following information on hand when
you call:
1.
Your contact information (school name, phone number, fax number,
grade level, and number of students)
2.
When you would like to visit (date, arrival time, and departure time)
3.
What programs you would like to do (exhibit, planetarium show,
laser show, classroom program, and/or a combination)
4.
Number of chaperones (all teachers, bus drivers, and up to one
chaperone for every 10 students receive free admission, additional
adults will be charged a fee)
5.
How you will make your payment (school check, school PO, major
credit card, personal check, or cash). Please make one group payment for everyone from your school (students plus extra chaperones). NO envelopes with loose change please!
Cancellation & Late Arrival Policies
Reservations may be canceled up to 48 hours prior to reserved date with
no penalty. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior and no-shows will be
charged a $50 cancellation fee. There will be no penalty for weather
related cancellations. Please keep in mind that the science center
follows the BSCTC schedule. If they are on delay or closed due to
weather, the center will also be opening late or closed. If you are unsure
of our schedule, call the center before leaving your school.
Please arrive on time. The science center schedules multiple school
groups and if your class is late, we may not be able to provide all of your
programs. Late arrivals will not be permitted into the planetarium due to
lack of visibility.
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Solar Quest
Recorded Program & Live Program: demonstrates how the
Sun and Earth are interconnected and that we are "Living
with a Star". The show discusses the impacts of space
weather and how the Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field
protects all life on Earth.
The Sky in Motion
Live Program: Discover the sky on a guided tour through the
current sky to find out how the sky changes throughout the
day and night. Choose from a variety of topics such as
moon phases, planetary motion, how the sun rises and sets
throughout the year, and the constellations that are seen at
different times of the year.
Stories in the Sky
Laser Show & Live Program: A live presentation
highlighting constellations as seen by many different
cultures, followed by an exciting laser show that features
a mythical storytelling of seasonal constellations.
*Choice of Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and
Andromeda or Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and
Andromeda
Laser Show-Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled
retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate
princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her
mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster-but
rescued by the Greek hero Perseus.
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Laser Show-Legends takes an imaginative look at the
stories and legends about Orion, the great hunter of the
winter sky. This tale is full of love and an epic battle
between Orion and Scorpius which ended in them being
placed on opposites sides of the sky.
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School Admission Rates
Oasis in Space
Be transported on a startling and beautiful voyage
through our universe, galaxy, and solar system in search
of liquid water, a key ingredient for life on Earth.
Center Programs
Planetarium Show -- Laser Light Show -- Exhibit -- Classroom
Maximum of 85 students & adults in planetarium
Our Place in Space
Instead of just listening to someone talk about the Earth and
the Sun, students will be asked to help solve a crossword
puzzle about the sky. Some clues are easier than others.
Starting with ideas as basic as the difference between a star
and a planet, one clue builds on another. The answers lead
to an exploration of the relationship between the Earth and
Sun, how apparent size changes with distance, the rotation
of the Earth and the effects of gravity (or lack thereof), and
the cause of day and night.
The Cowboy Astronomer
A skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native
American legends, combined with constellation
identification, starhopping, and astronomy tidbits — all
told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer
who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning
the sky along the way. Narrated by nationally acclaimed
Cowboy humorist, Baxter Black.
One
Program
Two
Programs
Three
Programs
$3.50
$6.00
$9.00
Free
Free
Free
Bus Drivers
Free
Free
Free
Additional
Adults
$3.50
$6.00
$6.00
Student
Teachers and
Chaperones
(1 Per 10
Students)
Outreach Programs
Maximum of 30 students per program
Sun Struck
NEW!
Discover the wonders of our sun. Its incredible energy
has supported life on earth for millennia, but is now
threatening our technology and way of life. Travel to the
distant future to discover our sun’s connection to the
universe’s cosmic cycle of life and death.
Programs last 30-60 minutes each
Two program minimum and four program maximum
$75 per program within our five county service area
(Pike, Floyd, Johnson, Martin, and Magoffin counties)
Please call for pricing if located outside of these 5 counties.
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Classroom & Outreach Programs:
Science Fair 101
What is a hypothesis? The scientific method is a vital
tool for any scientist. Learn the steps while doing a
hands-on experiment. This is especially useful for those
interested in competing in our annual Regional Science
Fair.
Color Connection
How many colors can be made out of the primary
colors? What makes a rainbow? Create colors and
make a rainbow tube out of colored polymers! What
makes black? Experiment with chromatography.
Forces & Motion
Find out how Newton’s Cradle works and explore
Newton’s Laws of Motion through a series of
demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
Astronaut
What does it take to become an astronaut? Go from
Earth into space...and beyond. Experience a rocket
launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore
the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from
floating around the International Space Station to
maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human
body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we
subject ‘Chad,’ our test astronaut to everything that
space has to throw at him.
Natural Selection
Join Darwin on his voyage with the HMS Beagle to the
Galapagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his
later theory of transmutation by natural selection. From
the comfort of Down House in Kent, Darwin himself will
explain the mechanism of natural selection to the
audience, and support it by showing many beautiful
examples in nature. The thrill of a scientific discovery,
the adventure of science and the beauty of nature are
central in this show.
*Recommended for junior high age groups and older.
Phun Physics
What happens when objects are placed in a vacuum?
Can a person lie on a bed of nails and survive? See
these demonstrations, as well as do some hands-on
activities to find out how fun physics can be!
Star Time
How did people keep time before clocks and calendars?
Learn about the way the Sun, the moon, and the stars
were used for these purposes while creating a star clock
and a solar clock. This program includes a visit to the
planetarium for a demonstration.
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Enchanted Reef
One of the most precious of Earths’ oceans is
“Kaluoka’hina,” the enchanted reef, whose magic
protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s
colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in
peace...until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken.
Now it’s up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid
pal Shorty to restore the magic of the reef. Their only
lead: the ancient legend that tells of touching the moon.
But how? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles that
Jake and Shorty have to solve on their most exciting
adventure ever: the quest to save their beloved reef.
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Planetarium Programs:
Planetarium shows last from 20-60 minutes. Due to Fire Marshall
regulations, seating is limited to a total of 85 students, teachers,
and chaperones.
*Teacher’s guides are available for some programs upon request.
To Space and Back
Space exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a
big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a
universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is
reaching down into our world and influencing the way in
which we live. See this extraordinary story of human
ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how
the technology that transports us through space is
paving the way for the devices and apps we use
everyday. Discover how space exploration is shaping
your life!
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Trace the history of the telescope from Galileo’s
modifications to a child’s spyglass-using two small
pieces of glass– to the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space
Telescope and the future of astronomy. Explore the
wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout
the last 400 years including Galilean Moons, Saturn’s
rings, and the spiral structure of galaxies.
IBEX
Recorded Program– Investigate the boundary between
our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy by following
the creation of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer
(IBEX). Get an in-depth look at the mission, and how
IBEX is mapping our Solar System’s boundary. Hear
from the developers of the IBEX mission, and get the
latest updates on the mission’s discoveries.
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Cartesian Divers
Create and take home a Cartesian diver. Learn the
science behind this almost magical diver, that
demonstrates the principle of buoyancy and principles
derived from the ideal gas law.
It’s Electric!
Using a variety of instruments such as a Wimshurst
Generator, Electro-magnet, Tesla Coil, and Van De Graaf
Generator, this demonstration will show how electricity
was studied throughout the years. See how electricity
can be made into a magnet, and watch the formation of
man-made lightning.
Nano Technology
Learn about this new science dealing with particles that
are a billionth of a meter in size. See how this science
and technology is used in everyday life, including sun
screen, clothing, recreation materials, and in medical
procedure.
Spectacular Spectroscopy!
Reflection, absorption, and transmission. From radio
waves to gamma waves, explore light and the
electromagnetic spectrum . Study the light given off of
different gases and what they have to do with the stars
in our universe!
Engineer It!
Put on your engineering hat and solve our problems!
Your group will be presented with a challenge and
materials to solve that challenge. Can you come up with
the solution? Will your group’s design win? Come
think, plan, and build with us!
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To Schedule Call:
Fossil Find
Become a paleontologist! Learn about different fossils
and examine some ancient fossils. Figure out the
difference in cast and mold fossils and make your own.
What Goes Up, Must Come Down
Answer the question of where by using a marble
launcher to launch marbles at different angles and
measure their range. Determine the relationship
between range and launch angle by creating a graph.
Special Program: Genes in a Bottle
Learn about how genetics make us unique. Extract DNA from your cheek
cells to create a necklace with your own DNA ! Learn about enzymes and
biochemistry techniques.
This program is offered at $9.00 per student and includes a
planetarium show. It is only offered on Tuesday and Friday
mornings and lasts about an hour and a half.
It must be scheduled several weeks in advance.
Connect Science with Literature through many
Early Childhood Classroom Programs, including:
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Car and Ramp
Ever wondered what can make a sled or car go faster
down hill? Calculate speed, acceleration, and the
effects of gravity as a car rolls down a ramp.
Rollercoaster
When riding a rollercoaster, at what point are you going
the fastest? Uncover potential and kinetic energy as
you experiment with a marble rolling on the track of a
rollercoaster.
Gravity Falls
Using Newton’s Second Law of Motion, explore how the
weight of an object affects its acceleration. Compare
the motion of steel and plastic marbles.
Exploring the Five Senses
What is that smell? Does that taste sweet or sour? How
does the brain interpret images we see? How do optical
illusions trick us? It’s all about perception! Come and
see how yours is affected!
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Horton Hears a Who (Nanotechnology)
Through this beloved book by Dr. Seuss, an elephant
knows there are people on a clover no matter if they are
too small to be seen. Just like nanotechnology, it may
be too small to be seen but you can see the effects of
this tiny technology. Experience Horton like never before
through interactive storytelling and then explore the
science too small to be seen; nanotechnology.
Rainbow Fish (Ultraviolet Light & Sunscreen)
Children learn to share through this time of interactive
storytelling and science experiments. Children will share
UV activated color changing beads and make a bracelet as
well as test the SPF of sunscreen. Does a higher SPF
number protect better than the lower SPF number?
Bartholomew and the Oobleck (Chemistry &
Polymerization)
Come make your own oobleck as you hear the tale of how
Bartholomew must rescue his kingdom from the sticky
oobleck. Explore the chemical reaction that transforms
monomers into polymers and then play with and learn
about your very own polymer.
Create Your Own Program!
Is there another topic you would like covered? We will
work with you to create a program to fit your needs! We
need at least two weeks notice to work with you on this
so tell us when you schedule!
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Life Cycles
Explore lifecycles of frogs, butterflies, and plants as
well as the lifecycles of various animals at the science
center. Meet some of the animals at the science
center.
Animal Adventure
Come meet the animals of the science center. Learn
about mammals and reptiles, cold blooded and warm
blooded, and pet some of them. Or you can choose an
animal related topic to be the focus of the animal
program.
Energy Resources
We use energy in all forms. Come and learn about some
renewable and nonrenewable resources that are
essential to our daily lives. Make your own UV bracelet!
Catch a Sound Wave
What does sound look like? How fast does sound
travel? How do our bodies produce and receive sound?
Come indulge your curiosity as we explore the science
of sound through concepts of resonance, amplification,
and vibration. See and hear how sound moves through
different objects and take home your own paper bomb.
Estimating Populations
How do biologists monitor the size of wild animal
populations? Using techniques and calculations, come
and estimate our population!
Learn Electronics and Circuits in a Snap
All electronics use circuits. What is a circuit? What is
the difference between parallel and series circuits?
Come build circuits in a snap with our Snap Circuits
sets and learn about them. Create a human circuit with
your classmates and let the electricity and knowledge
flow through you.
Join the Hive and Learn Basic Programming
Come meet the Bee Bots and program them to navigate
to find the flower and pass obstacles in their way. Learn
what computer programming is and how to create step
by step instructions like programmers.
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Bubble-ology
Ever wondered what makes a bubble a bubble? What’s
in a bubble? Why does it pop so easily? Come explore
bubbles with us and you will get to hold a bubble in your
hand, try to roll a mini car through a bubble, watch
magic floating bubbles that don’t sink down, and more.
The Genetics of Bloops
Bloops are friendly little creatures that make sense of
Mendelian genetics, especially the concepts of
dominant and recessive genes, as well as genotype
versus phenotype. Come create your own bloop, while
creating its Punnett Square and calculating the
probability for certain traits.
Reasons for the Seasons
Why are there seasons? See some demonstrations and
make a solar motion tracker to find out! This program
includes a visit to the planetarium for a more in depth
study!
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Plant Power
Without plants, where would we be? Find out about
their importance and do hands-on activities with tree
rings, photosynthesis, and transportation of minerals.
Constellation Connection
Create some basic constellations and learn where they
are found in the sky. Also hear some stories behind
them! This program includes a visit to the planetarium
to see constellations in the dome.
Predator Versus Prey
Utilizing the concept s of natural selection and survival
adaptations, see what happens to organisms when
environments change. Meet animals of the science
center that are predators.
Fantastic Food Chains
What is a food chain and how is energy transferred?
Utilizing the animals of the science center, bring to life
terms such as producer, consumer, herbivore, carnivore,
omnivore, and more! Dissect an owl pellet to make your
own food chain!
Magnetic Madness
Opposites attract, or so they say! Make magnets float
and create an electromagnetic motor. Use iron filings to
see the magnetic field structure!
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Cubelet Robotics
Explore the world of robotics using cubelets. Connect
them to create a robot with a purpose. Make them
move, rotate, or light up with the right conditions.
Option: Bring up to 6 smart phones with Cubelets
Control App downloaded (Free) and each group can
control their robots.
Mystery Powder
What is that white powder? Through experimental
observation, explore physical and chemical properties to
figure it out!
Growing, Oozing, or Bouncing Polymers
What is a polymer? Find out and see how we use them
everyday! Make instant snow! Choose one other activity
where students will take home their creation: make goo
worms; Or slime; Or a bouncy ball.
Rock-O-Rama
Learn about how the three main types of rocks are
formed while looking at examples of each. Learn about
the difference between rocks and minerals. Create a
rock collection of each.
RiverWorks Discovery
Learn about water’s unique properties and its many uses
in everyday life. Find out why density plays an important
role in how things float or sink in water. Discuss the
water cycle and figure out how to slow erosion.
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