Florida grade 5 science benchmarks the visit supports
Intergalactic Adventures (IA) is South Florida's premier Mobile Space & Science Museum experience. IA's STEM based curriculum teaches children space science, using cutting edge technology and hands on experiences. We believe in the fascinating attributes of the Solar System and our special program will supplement the space science curriculum our schools use today.
Grade 5 benchmarks
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Big Idea 5: Earth, Space & Time
Distinguish among the following objects of the Solar System - Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets - and identify Earth’s position in it.
Essential question. How does the Earth’s place in space affect you and me?
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Big Ideas 8, 9 & 10: Properties of Matter & Energy
Compare and contrast the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases, such as mass, volume, color, texture, and temperature.
Essential question. What changes do I see with matter, energy and gravity?
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Big Idea 17: Interdependence
Compare and contrast adaptions displayed by animals and plants that enable them to survive in different environments such as life cycles variations, animal behaviors and physical characteristics.
Essential question. In what ways are living things connected?
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Big Ideas 9 & 14: Changes in Matter and Development of Living Organisms & Organizations
Investigate and describe that many physical and chemical changes are affected by temperature.
Essential question. Why are the physical and chemical properties of matter important for living organisms and our planet?
How a visit runs
- We come to your campus
- Supplements the space science curriculum, grades K-5
- About 60 minutes per group
- Up to 3 classes, or up to 50 students, each hour
- Up to 180 students a day
- At your school for one full day or more as needed
- Lessons customized for diverse learners
- Hands-on activities to keep students involved
- A planetarium inside, with the Magic Planet digital video globe
- Air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible
What a teacher said
“We had a fantastic experience at Intergalactic Adventures Mobile Museum and are hoping to have them back soon at our school. Students loved playing in the glove box and experience working in space. Their interest was sustained and loved the experience and had the most fun learning!”