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Wonderful Rocket

Grades 1 - 3*

Length: approximately 45 minutes
Format: Pre-recorded with live portion
Price: $3.50 per person

Our popular solar system show for younger children. Join Rachel, the Wonderful Rocket, on an exploration of the planets. Each show looks at the current night sky and covers bright stars, constellations and planets. Mythologies and interesting astronomical objects are included.

* By spring, third graders might be too mature for this program - ask us.

Michigan Curriculum Framework Guidelines
"Wonderful Rocket"
Science IV.3 Motion of the planets.
Science V.4 The solar system. Compare and describe the planets.
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