When the lights go down, the “stars” shine inside the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium.
Students will explore the concepts of day and night as they observe sunrise and sunset in the planetarium. They will be delighted to see Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Elmo enjoy an imaginary and interactive trip to the Moon. Outside the Museum, students will discover how the planetarium was designed as an astronomical instrument to locate Polaris, the North Star.
Ohio’s Learning Standards
Pre-Kindergarten
Earth and Space Science – Observations in Nature
The Sun and Moon are visible at different times of the day and night.
Earth and Space Science – Explorations of the Natural World
Recognize familiar elements of the natural environment and understand that these may change over time.
Kindergarten
Earth and Space Science – Daily and Seasonal Changes
