The educational programs allow school age children from all over Arizona to immerse themselves in the discovery of flora and fauna of the desert. Stargazing specializes in planetarium programs focusing on grade level science, science enrichment programs, school science nights, birthday parties, home school group activities, scout and youth groups, teacher workshops and special events. The Family Geography Challenge is an easy, family-oriented activity that encourages parents to help their children learn about geography and the world by investigating current events together. Students can explore biology, ecology, chemistry, geology, geogra phy, climatology, archaeology, anthropology, space science, and many more topics, with a real scientist as their guide. Presentations are tailored to each class's specific needs in terms of content, emphasis, and level of complexity.
Presenters can bring slides or specimens, and lead hands-on activities.
Please call at least three weeks before you would like the visit. If you would like a presentation from a biologist about animals or human biology, you can request one directly from the ASU Department of Biology by filling out the on-line form at Borrow a Biologist. The pilot phase of the program will run during the '98-'99 academic year. LTER scientists will work with K-12 teachers and students to research ecological conditions of the Phoenix metropolitan area, collecting data, developing and testing hypotheses, and sharing their discoveries. Field Trip Program - Red Rock State Park's environmental education program.