AVAILABLE MINI LESSONS FOR 2nd GRADE

Please choose multiple mini-lessons from the list below.  Then choose one fulldome movie selection from the next section.

1. Basic Objects in the Sky with song (2.9) ~5 minutes

2. Day/Night, Earth's Rotation (2.9) ~5 minutes

3. Sun as a Star (2.9.A) ~5-10 minutes

4. Seasons (Dress the Alien) (2.9)

5. Moon: Vocabulary and rocks (2.9.A) ~15 minutes

6. Introduction to the Solar System (2.9) ~10 minutes

7. Introduction to Telescopes (2.9.B) ~15-30 minutes depending on class size

8. Moon: Movement through the Sky (2.9) ~5 minutes

9. Moon: Phases (2.9) ~15 minutes

10. Weather: Observations (2.b.1.E, 2.10.B) ~15-30 minutes depending on class size 

11. Weather: Measurements (2.b.1.E, 2.10.B) ~10 minutes

12. Weather: The Water Cycle (2.9) ~7-10 minutes

13. If there is something that is not on the list but would be great to see at the Planetarium AND you think I may be able to create it, please email me to discuss! (This will require time for me to create

SECOND GRADE OPTIONS:

The Magic Treehouse:Space Mission ~32 minutes: In Magic Tree House® Space Mission, a mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. Students answer the following questions; how many stars are there, how long would it take to fly to the sun, will we ever travel to the planets, will we live on the moon, and why is earth so special.

Trailer: https://www.spitzcreativemedia.com/shows/magic-tree-house/

Zula Patrol: Down to Earth ~22 minutes: While on a routine fossil-hunting expedition, The Zula Patrol turns up evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been traveling back in time to Earth’s prehistoric past to illegally dump her company’s toxic trash. The Zula Patrollers must find and catch her, before her actions cause catastrophic consequences. In the process, our heroes learn all about the formation and development of Earth, and the life forms who call it home.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yal-FWMQ3I

Zula Patrol: Under the Weather 20 minutes: From the far reaches of outer space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol! Based on the #1-rated NBC Saturday Morning TV series “The Zula Patrol,” The story: the stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo's research -- using their loyal pet Gorga's ability to collect and bottle all kinds of weather. But when the Zula gang inadvertently hurts Gorga's feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Interplanetary villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into stealing the weather from other planets - part of his latest nefarious scheme to rule the Universe. The ZPers find out and go after him - in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2HzrB-88n8

Animalopolis ~ 30 minutes (also offered as a third grade option): ANIMALOPOLIS will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit "Seussian" perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents.  Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature's massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, sea lions turning somersaults, an otter that prays, we are reminded that nature provides us with humor and wonder, everywhere. ANIMALOPOLIS takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, an operatic lion, scary crabs that hold a town hostage and even attempt to cuddle with children, and much more.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR-t1CxdD2g

The Magic Treehouse:Space Mission ~32 minutes: In Magic Tree House® Space Mission, a mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. Students answer the following questions; how many stars are there, how long would it take to fly to the sun, will we ever travel to the planets, will we live on the moon, and why is earth so special.

Trailer: https://www.spitzcreativemedia.com/shows/magic-tree-house/

Eclipse: The Sun Revealed ~25 minutes The movie is for general audience viewing.  It explains what eclipses are and discusses the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 4th, 2024.  While not necessarily aimed at 2nd or 3rd graders, you may choose this movie to show when your classes visit the planetarium.