What is it really like to go into space?
How did Apollo 11 land on the Moon?
"awesome! kept even my most energetic students engaged and on the edge of their seats."
Here's an assembly program that's an adventure in outer space! Presented by veteran spaceflight docent Bill Andrews, your students will find out what it’s like when astronauts travel in space and learn about the science that makes it possible. And they’ll get an up-close look at mankind’s “giant leap” when astronauts first set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Along with vivid storytelling and dramatic visuals, the program includes engaging demonstrations of the science of spaceflight. It's a spellbinding voyage into space punctuated with plenty of STEM tie-ins, actual mission videos and photos, and fun opportunities for audience participation. Your students will:
learn how rockets work
witness the explosive power of rocket fuel
take part in a virtual launch of an Apollo spacecraft
learn how gravity affects space travel
construct a room-size scale model of the Earth and Moon
watch how astronauts first landed on the Moon on Apollo 11
see what life is like for astronauts working on the International Space Station
"Everyone had different answers about what they liked best. That tells me it was ALL good!"
Comments from teachers:
"Great performer and presentation! Extremely informative and entertaining for all ages."
"When I asked my kids if we should have you come back next year, they ALL yelled YES!!!"
"The program was set up for further exploration and learning."
"I loved your enthusiasm and energy."
"Engaging, entertaining, very good, very fun."
Bill Andrews serves as a volunteer docent for the Adler Planetarium in Chicago in its Mission Moon gallery. In that role he educates museum visitors about the history of the U.S. space program and the science of manned spaceflight. He is a science and technical writer by profession.
Past performances (partial list)
Avery Coonley School, Downers Grove
Deerfield Public Library, Deerfield
Longfellow Elementary, Buffalo Grove
Park View Elementary, Lombard
Plainfield Elementary, Forest Elementary, Des Plaines
Romona Elementary, Central Elementary, Wilmette
S.C.Johnson Company (Kaleidoscope Science Series), Racine WI
Schiesher Elementary, Lisle
Sherwood Elementary, Highland Park
Vernon Area Public Library District, Lincolnshire
Program Details
Length: approximately 45 minutes
Age-appropriate programs available:
grades 3 thru 8 (science plus fun!)
grades k thru 2 (fun plus science!)
a combination program for all ages
requirements
Space to accommodate a slide projector and 7 ft wide screen (presenter brings own equipment if necessary)
Electrical outlet
6 ft table
Set up / break down
45 minutes / 30 minutes
cost
$495 for a single session. Discounts for multiple sessions.
contact
Bill Andrews
moonflightadventures@gmail.com
847-716-0877