All Systems Are Go!
In this online activity, a fictional character named Arnold is missing a number of body parts. It's your job to complete each body system ...
The Adler Planetarium is the oldest planetarium in the country, created in 1930. With three theatres and a staff of scientists from around the world, it provides exciting hands-on learning for students of all ages. You will want to lead students to projects on the history, art, and technology of space exploration and astronomy.
The Adler is unique among Chicago museums in the variety of immersive theater programs it offers to visitors. From the Big Bang to the new Deep Space Adventure, the Adler’s theaters draw the audience into the experience.
The site is easy to navigate and full of activities for all ages, including resources for educators. There are links to other sites including NASA, The US Naval Observatory, and Sky and Telescope.
Going Further
- Mars 500 Mission
- Mars Hotel
- Celebrating Space Exploration
- Lunar Cycle 1: Calendar
- Lunar Cycle 2: The Challenge
- Phoenix Mars Lander: Entry Descent and Landing
- Sizing Up the Universe
