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Earth Adventure programs feature the Earth Balloon, a 20' diameter model of the earth. The Earth Balloon is an inflatable globe of the earth made up of a high resolution satellite image with true to life colors.
 
 
Hello - Meet the Earth: Geography, rain forest, plate tectonics and the inner earth This program is recommended for the initial visit. It is comprehensive and gives students an intensive overview of the earth. It is appropriate for grades K-12.
The Fractured Earth: Earthquakes and volcanoes These programs can stand alone or be combined to create a more comprehensive program for grades 3+.
It's a Jungle Out There: Rain forests and ecosystems
All About Water!: Water resources around the world
Our Fragile Earth: Global Climate Change
The Green Earth: Recycling, conservation, sustainability
The Earth in 3D! This 5-day program was created by U.S. Satellite Laboratory, Inc. for NASA for grades 4-6. There are four days of classroom activities and one day of Earth Balloon program. The classroom materials consist of written as well as online activities. Sixty pairs of 3D glasses are included. The "Earth in 3D" climaxes with an Earth Balloon reinforcement program. There is an additional cost to add this program to your Earth Balloon visit.

"3-D View" program and pricing details.
 
Program Requirements
  • One class of up to 30 students at a time and up to 12 classes per day
  • Programs may run from 20-50 minutes per class
  • Exclusive use of an indoor area with a 17-foot ceiling clearance
  • Outdoor use is prohibited
Content
  • Grade level specific
  • Standards-based content
  • Landforms, bodies of water, ecosystems, plate tectonics, etc.
  • Can be adapted to specific needs and requirements
  • Based on research, national geography standards, and state science standards
Points of Interest
  • Students enter the Earth Balloon through the International Date Line
  • Students sit on Antarctica inside the globe
  • Students see the earth in its entirety inside the globe
  • The Earth Balloon is constructed from 24 panels, one for every time zone, or every hour of the day
  • The Earth Balloon's scale is 1" on the Earth Balloon is equal to 30 miles on the earth
  • Set up and take down takes less than 10 minutes
Benefits
  • Builds knowledge of geography, earth science, and environmental science
  • Promotes map skills development and mastery of cardinal and intermediate directions
  • Interactive with hands-on activities – engaging and fun

Schedule Examples