Embark on an astronomical journey with Orbit Earth Expo! Students will experience eclipses, lunar cycles, seasons, tides, and more with our inflatable Earth, moon, and sun models. Ignite a passion for space exploration!
The Orbit Earth Expo program is an awe-inspiring educational experience that takes students on a captivating journey through the cosmos. This program brings the wonders of space exploration right into the school gymnasium, creating a unique and immersive learning environment.
At the heart of the Orbit Earth Expo is a set of meticulously crafted inflatable models – a 14-foot Earth, a proportional 3.5-foot moon, and a not-at-all-to-scale 5-foot sun. These models are set up within a darkened gym, with a spotlight representing the sun. This setup allows students to interact with and manipulate the models, gaining a hands-on understanding of complex astronomical concepts.
Students are guided through an array of celestial phenomena, from the intricacies of eclipses to the dance of seasonal and lunar cycles. With the models as their guides, they delve into the distinctions between the rotation and revolution of heavenly bodies and grasp the fundamental forces at play.
The Orbit Earth Expo is not just a science lesson – it’s an adventure. The program sparks curiosity and fosters a deep fascination with space exploration. Providing a dynamic and hands-on experience transcends traditional classroom learning, inspiring young minds to reach for the stars.
Orbit Earth Expo is taught by certified educators and is aligned to MN Academic Standards for Science for grades K-8.