The program includes a walk through a life-size model of the Space Station where students can see how experiments are performed in space. They may also view living quarters on board. The Liberty Science Center has over 200 hands-on exhibits and experiences that serve as the basis for interactive programs. From the Environment, Health and Invention exhibit floors, the most beloved exhibits such as exotic insects and reptiles, a video light microscope, an 90' torsional wave and fish tanks depicting the Hudson River estuary environments are shared. All curriculum-based and aligned to the National Science Education Standards.
All programs are inquiry based and expect interaction to get all students actively learning.
Louisville Science Center, Louisville, KY The education department has several programs available for videoconferencing. Hands-on activities are included over videoconferencing. Teacher packets with background information, data sheets and pre-conferences activities. May develop a more individualized program upon request. Topics include astronomy, solar system, and meteorites.