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K-4th GRADE MICRONAUT MISSIONS
A Challenger Learning Center Micronaut mission experience is an exploration in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for your students. It is an interdisciplinary experperience designed specifically for K - 2nd grade classes exploring sciences and 3rd - 4th grade classes completing a Solar System unit. Micronaut missions costs $500 (September - May) and accommodate 6 - 48 students. Scholarships are available. Micronaut missions run twice each day: 9:00 -11:30 am and 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays). Schools should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their mission. NO PLACE LIKE EARTH (K - 2nd) or NEW HORIZONS: LOST SATELLITE (3rd - 4th) mission consists of three 40 minute components:
- Activity 1: Athena Simulated Space Mission
Students take a ride in the CLC Athena spacecraft in a daring attempt to find the best home planet for humans (K-2nd) or track a lost satellite through the Solar System (3rd-4th).
- Activity 2: Discovery Lab
Students work in pairs as they rotate through several science stations in the CLC Discovery Lab. Science station topics and activities vary by grade, but are all directly related to the Illinois Learning Standards.
- Activity 3: Engineering Venue Activity
Students are challenged to solve a problem posed to them by a CLC instructor. They will have to design, build and test a prototype for the solution, taking into consideration time, materials, and technology restrictions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional development workshops equip teachers with knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to prepare students for their CLC Micronaut mission. While there is no charge for teacher training workshops, it is strongly recommend that teachers attend a workshop prior to their scheduled mission.
Teacher training workshops are scheduled for the following dates:
- Monday, September 12, 2011 - 9:00 to 3:00 (5th-8th grade teachers)
- Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 9:00 to 3:00 (5th-8th grade teachers)
- Monday, December 12, 2011 - 9:00 to 3:00 (5th-8th grade teachers)
- Tuesday, December 13, 2011- 9:00 to 1:00 (Kindergarten-4th grade teachers)
- Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 9:00 to 3:00 (5th-8th grade teachers)
K-4th GRADE CURRICULUM & ALIGNMENT TO STANDARDS
Prior to attending the Challenger Learning Center, students complete 4-6 weeks of curriculum. This curriculum may be used in conjunction with any school district's curriculum or as a stand-alone curriculum. Click on the link below for your level of instruction and its alignment to Illinois Learning Standards.
REGISTRATION
Are you ready to sign up for a Micronaut mission? Use the "pre-launch" checklist below to make sure that your mission goes off without any glitches.
- Step 1: Schedule your mission.
Download, complete and return the registration form to the CLC to reserve your mission date(s). Call 309-268-8700 to verify your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices. Scholarships are available for schools demonstrating a need for financial assistance.
2011-12 Micronaut Mission Registration Form *UPDATED*
2012-13 Micronaut Mission Registration Form
2011-12 Scholarship Grant Application *UPDATED*
- Step 2: Sign up for Professional Development.
Call the CLC at 309-268-8700 to learn more about upcoming teacher training workshops and to reserve a seat.
- Step 3: Prepare your students.
After your teacher training workshop, plan to spend approximately 30 minutes a day for 4 to 6 weeks preparing your students for their CLC experience using the CLC curriculum.
- Step 4: Extend the mission.
If you would like to extend your experience, call the CLC at 309-268-8700 or click here to learn more about our Phenomenal Physics Presentation. Presentation cost is $50 per group (16-32 students).
Students may bring sack lunches to eat at the Challenger Learning Center or order from Avanti's. Avanti's sack lunches include sandwich, chips, cookie or applesauce, and soda. Prices range from $3 to $5 per lunch. If you are interested in ordering Avanti's, download and complete the Avanti's lunch form. Then send or fax (309-268-7984) it to the CLC at least two weeks prior to your mission. Payment for package options or Avanti's lunches are due the day of the mission.
2010-11 Avanti's Order Form Packet (Includes student and teacher order form)
- Step 5: Complete necessary paperwork.
Don't forget to bring all of your paperwork to the Challenger Learning Center on the day of your mission:
2011-12 Micronaut Crew Manifest *UPDATED*
2011-12 Student Data Form *UPDATED*
2011-12 Educator Data Form *UPDATED* (Teachers and staff only)
CLC STORE
 The CLC store has been suspended for the 2010-11 school year. Items previously offered in our gift shop are no longer available. For schools attending the Challenger Learning Center, each student attending with a school will receive a free CLC T-shirt. Students provide T-shirt size when they complete their student data form.
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