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Machine Mania
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SQ-01
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| Sci-Quest |
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Mathematics |
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Gears, pulleys, axles, and wheels-we have them all! Examine the marvels of machines as the students work in groups using K'NEX® to create their very own contraptions. |
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1 hour |
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Tuesday through Friday |
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Dissection
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SQ-02
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| Sci-Quest |
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Mathematics |
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Uncover the mysteries of what's "in" the inside. Discover how animals are similar and how they differ. You may choose from rats or bats in Frankenstein's Lab, or choose to dissect a snake or a real shark! |
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1 hour |
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Tuesday through Friday |
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Immersive Theater: Earth Journey
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SQ-03
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| Sci-Quest |
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Social Studies |
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Mathematics |
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Take a virtual tour of the planet’s diverse biomes including a rainforest, a desert, and an aquatic environment. Along with viewing larger-than-life 3D images, your students will use touch-screen computers to create their own biomes complete with flora and fauna. |
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30 minutes |
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Tuesday through Friday |
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Ocean Floor to Seashore
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SQ-04
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| Sci-Quest |
| Language Arts |
Social Studies |
Science |
Mathematics |
Technology |
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In this companion class to Earth Journey, students will explore different properties of the physical ocean. Students will conduct experiments on density, pressure and convection. |
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1 hour |
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Tuesday through Friday |
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Immersive Theater: Inside the Human Body
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SQ-05
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| Sci-Quest |
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Social Studies |
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Mathematics |
Technology |
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Inside the Human Body takes students on a 3D adventure into the mysteries of the human body as they travel through the circulatory, digestive and nervous systems. This program is bound to turn visitors inside out! |
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30 minutes |
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Tuesday through Sunday |
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Heart to Heart
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SQ-06
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| Sci-Quest |
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Social Studies |
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Mathematics |
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This program is a great addition to our Immersive Theater presentation, Inside the Human Body. Students will observe the dissection of a sheep’s heart while also learning about the circulatory system and the major components of blood. This program is bound to keep things pumping! |
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1 hour |
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Tuesday through Sunday |
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Immersive Theater: Cosmic Connections
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SQ-07
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| Sci-Quest |
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Social Studies |
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Mathematics |
Technology |
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Explore the universe like never before! Be present at the birth of a star, enter a black hole, and journey through the planets in this amazing interactive theater. This is the perfect complement to your school’s space program. |
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30 minutes |
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Tuesday through Sunday |
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Freeze Flame
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SQ-08
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| Sci-Quest |
| Language Arts |
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Mathematics |
Technology |
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We'll turn up the heat and then cool you off in our spectacular program of fire and ice. Learn all about the states of matter with flaming vapors, dry ice demonstrations, and film canister explosions. And naturally, we'll reinforce fire safety rules with your group, too! |
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30 minutes |
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Tuesday through Friday |
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Warfighter Technologies
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RA-01
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| Redstone Arsenal |
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Technology |
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With the continually changing needs of soldiers on the battlefield, there is a critical need to support them with new technology quickly. The Prototype Integration Facility team helps find solutions, engineers and develops those solutions into real hardware rapidly and cost effectively and puts that technology into the hands of the warfighter. The PIF puts system solutions in front of the soldier in days, weeks or months rather than years. Students will have the opportunity to see from concept to evolution how the PIF supports our soldiers. They could view engineering, design and analysis, wire harness and circuit card production, rapid prototyping, mechanical and electrical fabrication. |
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1 hour 30 minutes |
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Monday through Friday |
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This program is available on a limited schedule and is subject to cancellation based on national security alerts. |
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Helicopters, Missiles and Computer Games
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RA-02
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| Redstone Arsenal |
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Technology |
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Software Engineering Directorate (SED) is a recognized leader in supporting the acquisition, research, development, and sustainment of some of the Nation’s most sophisticated weapon systems. While visiting SED, students will have the opportunity to operate a variety of helicopter flight simulation systems such as the UH60 Blackhawk. They will also shoot a computer operated Stinger missile, as well as an M-16.
Please Note: This course is only available for students 14 years and older. |
| Course Length: |
1 hour 30 minutes |
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Monday through Friday |
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This program is available on a limited schedule to students 14 years and older and is subject to cancellation based on national security alerts. |
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Robotics Demonstrations
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RA-03
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| Redstone Arsenal |
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Technology |
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The Robotics Joint Project Office manages the development, acquisition, testing, systems integration, product improvement and fielding of robotic systems to soldiers in combat areas. Their efforts save lives daily. Students will see demonstrations of robots currently used in Iraq and Afghanistan and have the opportunity to operate one of the systems. |
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1 hour 30 minutes |
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Monday through Friday |
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This program is available on a limited schedule and is subject to cancellation based on national security alerts. |
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Missile Systems and Soldiers
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RA-04
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| Redstone Arsenal |
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The Ordinance, Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School trains soldiers in missile systems, electronic equipment, ammunition and explosive ordinance disposal. Students will get the opportunity to see and walk through the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the Avenger and perhaps operate some of the electronics and missile systems on which the students work. They will also have the opportunity to interact with soldiers. |
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1 hour 30 minutes |
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Monday through Friday |
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This program is available on a limited schedule and is subject to cancellation based on national security alerts. |
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Military Police Working Dogs, Firearms, Training System
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RA-05
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| Redstone Arsenal |
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Searching for illegal substances, detaining offenders - students will have the opportunity to watch military working dogs as they demonstrate their capabilities. Also, students will see a computer-driven, virtual training system that helps Redstone Police Officers sharpen their decision making skills and practice firing their weapons without having to go to a firing range. |
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1 hour 30 minutes |
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Monday through Friday |
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This program is available on a limited schedule and is subject to cancellation based on national security alerts. |
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Heritage Gallery
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N-02
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Social Studies |
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Technology |
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The Heritage Gallery, located at the Marshall Space Flight Center, is a museum for Marshall’s employees and Center visitors to learn about the history of Marshall since its opening in 1960. The gallery displays models, artwork, and multi-media productions to illustrate contributions the Center has made to the U.S. Space Programs. The gallery includes a full-size replica of the Lunar Rover Vehicle that Marshall developed for astronauts who flew to the moon on Apollo 15, 16, and 17. The Gallery also focuses on the role Marshall Space Flight Center will have in the nation’s future space programs. |
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15 minutes |
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Tuesday through Thursday |
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This program is available on a limited schedule and is subject to cancellation based on national security alerts. |
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Time Travelers Sleepover
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EW-01
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| EarlyWorks, Historic Huntsville Depot, Alabama Constitution Village |
| Language Arts |
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Students travel back in time to explore the rich history of the Old South. Curriculum encourages teamwork as well as individual exploration. All program content is multi-disciplinary, crossing the lines of history, literature, art and science. For example, past meets present when students encounter the hi-tech behind-the-scenes of working animatronic history exhibits. The Sleepover is supervised. Available at EarlyWorks, Historic Huntsville Depot and Alabama Constitution Village. |
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1 p.m. to 1 p.m. following day |
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Prices are based on 4 people to a room. Additional charges will be incurred for single occupancy. |
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