Field Trips

Field Trips

In-person and virtual field trips are available for outside schools (non-Glastonbury Public Schools), youth, college and adult groups.  Immerse your learners in stunning visualizations that highlight the latest applications of science in the world today.  These shows will engage and inspire in the fields of engineering, astronomy, earth science, and beyond.   Field trips can be available Monday - Friday, September - June between the hours of 9 am - 2 pm.   For In-Dome Field Trips, the planetarium can comfortably seat a 70 students and teachers.  Classes run 60 -90-minutes in length.   Cost is $150 per program.  NOTE: Glastonbury Teachers please use the form found at here!  For a list and description of all shows we offer for our Glastonbury Space Science series please see below.  Please do not call the GEHMS Office for information.   Thank you!

Glastonbury Planetarium Space Science Series

Kindergarden - The Sky Above

Our youngest space cadets will get their first introduction to the planetarium.  They will begin with a look at the cause of the day and night sky and how the sun moves across the sky. We will also learn what can be found in the night sky such as stars, constellations, planets, The Moon, and shooting stars.  Finally, our sky watchers will learn how to connect to the weather around them using their senses, be presented with the idea of weather forecasting, learn basic weather terms and explore the water cycle.  

First Grade - The Moon

What astronomer-in-training hasn't looked up at the Moon in wonder?  In this interactive planetarium program, children will observe the features on the Moon surface such as craters and even gaze at the far side of the Moon.  Back on Earth, children will trace the path of the Moon and Sun in the sky.  Finally, we'll explore the many "faces" of the Moon and look at the Moon's changing appearance night after night and even month after month.  This is program is a perfect introduction to the Earth, Sun and Moon system.

Second Grade - Water, Water Everywhere

Earth has a lot of water. It's one of the things that makes our big, blue planet so special. Learn more about Earth's water in this planetarium program.  We’ll look at the landforms that make up our blue marble as well as its structure, evolution and place in the Solar System. Finally we’ll explore other places where water can be found in our Solar System. 

Third Grade - Earth & Human Impact

Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, and more extreme weather.  A better understand of our global connection to each other and the Earth will help us learn more about what we can do to ensure that our cohabitation with the natural world leaves a healthy, sustainable planet for generations to come.  This program features the planetarium shows Habitat Earth and Atlas of a Changing Earth followed by a live presentation on Earth's place in space.  

Fourth Grade - The Changing Earth

Most landforms change very slowly over time however these changes can be dramatic and earth shaking.   We'll explore the forces that have created and continue to shape our planet's surface.    The program moves beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system.  Looking back from space we'll travel the planet looking at the formation of mountains, oceans, islands and the seafloor. Following the live lecture is a presentation of Supervolcanoes and Forces of Nature.  

Fifth Grade - Earth, Sun, Moon & Sky

Cycles and patterns are found most everywhere in the universe.  This program focuses on the causes of day and night, the causes of the seasons and the changes (phases) in the Moon’s appearance.   First, using the planetarium as a laboratory, students will observe and predict the cycles of day and night, the Moon's daily and annual motion in the sky,  and the Sun's motion through the year.   Second, the students can view the Space Show Earth, Moon, & Sun.

Shows for Middle High Schools & Adult Groups

Steps to Reserving a Field Trip

Payment

Please make check (sorry, we do not accept credit cards) payable to  Glastonbury Public Schools (Planetarium) or cash.  Payment to due upon receipt of your invoice.