A Letter From The President - HMNS

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george observatoryHigh School AstronomyObserving ClassesOne Thursday evening per month, November - Marchfrom 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call 281-242-3055 for informationand reservations.Classes for Home School StudentsWhen: Session 1 is generally the first Wednesday ofeach month. Session 2 is generally the first Thursday ofeach month. September through April, unless otherwiseposted. The Evening Star Party in May is included.Cost: $200 per child for all 9 clases, if purchased onor before September 1, 2011. ($30 per child, per classbeginning September 2, 2011)Grades: K - 8 tailored to grade levelCapacity: 15 - 20 students for grades K – 2.20 students for grades 3 – 8 (Minimum 8 years of age onor before Sept. 1, 2011)The George Observatory offers exciting field tripssurrounded by the beauty of Brazos Bend State Park.Astronomy classes cover TEKS astronomy objectives.The SS Observer Challenger Center provides hands - onlearning as students participate as astronauts and flightcontrollers in the space simulator.Astronomy ClassesWhen: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - FridayCost: $160Grades: K - 12, tailored to grade levelCapacity: 40 studentsOne - hour daytime astronomy classes include a tour of theobservatory and solar viewing (weather permitting). Astronomyclasses may be combined with a Challenger mission.Topics include:George Day Class (Exploring the Sky) (Grades 4 – 5)Includes a presentation highlighting the sky and activitiesinvestigating telescopes, spectroscopes and other toolsastronomers use.Registration for classes at the GeorgeObservatory begins Monday, August 9, 2011.Topics for grades K - 2 include: The Sunand Shadows; The Sun and Solar System; Stars andConstellations; The Moon and Mini-Challenge Mission;The Planets; Comets, Meteors and Planets; Space andAstronauts; Rockets and Space and Mini-Challenge Mission.Families may attend the Evening Star Party in May.Topics for grades 3 – 8 (minimum age 8 yearsold on or before Sept. 1) include: Fun with Optics;Newton’s Apples, Laws of Motion; Our Daytime Star andour Moon; Aerospace and Mini-Challenge Mission; OurSolar System and Planets (part 1); Travelers Through theSolar System and Planets (part 2); Color and Light; Physicsin Motion — Egg Astronauts. Families may attend theEvening Star Party in May.(Note: The February class Travelers Through the SolarSystem and Planets is a continuation of the January class,Our Solar System and Planets, so when you sign up for one,please sign up for both.)Our Neighborhood in Space:The Solar System (Grades K – 3)The Sky Tonight (Grades 3 – 8)Deep Space and Beyond:Your Visa to the Universe (Grades 7 – 8)The Colorful Night Sky, Red Giantsand White Dwarves (Grades 9 – 12)10
to the moon and beyondChallenger Center at HMNSThe SS Legacy Challenger Center at the Museum focuseson skills far beyond space science. The Challenger Centeruses the excitement of space travel as a foundation to teachinterdisciplinary tasks and team problem solving skills.Houston provides career opportunities in medicine,technology, engineering and space, as well as the biological andgeological sciences. During each Challenger Mission, studentsmodel real careers on Spaceship Earth during their voyagesto the Moon and Mars. Our missions also emphasize the skillsthat will make students valuable employees: responsibility,teamwork, decision making and communication.All missions include free admission to the permanentexhibition halls. (Excluding special exhibitions)Operation LEAPFROG: Lunar Exchangeand Preparation for Research On-GoingIt is the year 2076; Operation LEAPFROG mustbe successful and only your students can make thishappen. New Tranquility Base on the Moon is awaitingthe arrival of the ship the SS Legacy for a crew exchangebefore journeying to Mars. Students must work togetherto complete a successful mission while performingexperiments and surviving the perils of space travel.Missions are available for every age and level of student.Missions may be “flown” Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Mini - Crew Mission12 - 24 students; Grades: 4 - 121 hour: $160Junior - Crew Mission12 - 20 students; Grades: 1 – 3PLUS 1 mandatory adult for every 2 students1.5 hours: $185Full - Crew Mission24 - 40 students; Grades 4 - 122 hours: $280Staff DevelopmentFor an exceptional staff development/team building activityfor adults, try a Challenger Mission! Missions may be designedto fit your schedule and budget. For more information call713-639-4733 or e-mail challengemissions@hmns.org.First-Time Flyer DiscountsIf your school has never experienced a Challenger CenterMission, there are discounts available to you. Science, mathand engineering classes or clubs in the secondary grades mayqualify for a free mission, sponsored by the NASA AlumniLeague of Houston. Contact: 713-639-4631.Birthday Parties at the HMNS Challenger CenterGather your friends and fly to Mars for your birthday at theHMNS Challenge Center. Your party includes a one-hourMission to Mars plus an hour in a private party room. Call713-639-4631.Cost: 2 Hours: $300 for members or $325 for non-membersCapacity: 12-22 children, ages 8 and upChallenger Center at theGeorge ObservatoryOperation LEAPFROGThe George Observatory Challenger Center also flies theOperation LEAPFROG mission to the Moon and Mars.Missions are available for students beginning at first grade.Mega Missions are available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.All other missions, Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Mini - Crew Mission12 - 20 students; Grades: 4 - 121 Hour: $160Mega - Mini Mission2 Hours: $280Mini - Crew Mission PLUS an astronomy class of your choice.Junior - Crew Mission12 - 20 students; Grades: 1 - 3, PLUS 1 adult for every 3 students1.5 Hours: $185Mega - Junior Mission2.5 Hours: $305Junior - Crew Mission PLUS an astronomy class of your choiceFull - Crew Mission21 - 40 students; Grades: 4 - 122 Hours: $280Mega - Full Mission3 Hours: $400Full - Crew Mission PLUS an astronomy class of your choiceCelebrate your birthday with aChallenger Birthday PartyCost: $275Questions? Call 281-242-3055 or 979-553-3400or e-mail georgeobservatory@hmns.org. For bookingsMonday - Friday call 713- 639-4659. For bookings onSaturdays call 281-242-3055.11
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