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Reach for the Stars - An Astronomer's guide to our Solar System PRE-RECORDED OR LIVE STREAMING
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer
Formats
Online - Student Self-paced (asynchronous)
Grades
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Standards

Description
Through the use of brilliant puppetry, ventriloquism, storytelling, and audience participation, children will learn about our solar system. Comedian and actress, Margaret Clauder, will grab your students attention as her puppets "The Sun", "Mother Earth" and "The Moon" teach children about the order of the planets in our solar system, the phases of the moon, the meaning and difference between terms such as revolve, rotate, orbit and spin. Clever mnemonics will be taught and children will listen and repeat these mnemonics to help them learn the order of the planets as well as the phases of the moon. A true story about the first PAID female astronomer, Caroline Hershel, will come alive with Margaret's brilliant puppetry and ventriloquism skills as children are transported in time via their imagination to the late 1700's when Caroline and her brother William built the largest telescope in the world to observe and map the stars. Her brother William became famous for discovering the planet "Uranus" and Caroline became famous as well for discovering many comets on her own. At the end of the program children will observe "shooting stars" in the form of a confetti launch from a faux telescope. All the children will get to take the stars back to their classroom and construct an original artwork depicting what they learned about the solar system or to illustrate the story told.

Students Will
  • Hear a true story about Caroline Hershel, the first PAID woman astronomer. This story will help encourage all children, but especially girls to become interested in science and see that astronomy is a valid career for a female.
  • Learn the order of the planets in our solar system through the use of a mnemonic.
  • Learn the meaning and difference between revolve, rotate, orbit and spin.
  • Witness the art of ventriloquism and skillful puppetry as well as storytelling.
  • Book: Caroline's Comets by Emily Arnold McCulley. ISBN: 9780823436644
  • Learn the phases of the moon along with a useful mnemonic to help them remember it.

Details
Dates: 08/01/2019- 08/01/2021
Times: open
Duration: 45 minute show with a 30 minute break between shows.
School Fee: ON CAMPUS: 2-45 minute programs - $495, or up to 5 programs on one day $895, 1-45 minute after school program for $295.
Minimum Attendance: 15
Maximum Attendance: 75
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Electrical outlet and a clear performance area.
Other Information: Check on line calendar first for availability: www.mcpshows.com/calendar.html, email [email protected] or call 817.980.1760 Maximum audience size is strictly adheared to of no more than 75 per performance.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: On-line calendars are available for each separate performer: Margaret Clauder: (Mother Goose, Weather Wonders, Spring is in the Air with Mother Nature, Story of Thanksgiving, The Hero is Within you, Fiesta de Mexico, I Detect a Tale, Ring in the Holidays with Mrs. Claus, After School Balloon Twisting: http://www.calendarwiz.com/dfwfunnybusiness Brett Roberts (Bubbleologist): www.calendarwiz.com/dfwentertainer Dal Sanders: (Magical, Mysterious Suitcase Science Show, Be a Hero- Not a Bully) www.calendarwiz.com/dalcal Cinde Sanders: (Seusology 101- A Celebration of All Things Dr. Seuss) www.calendarwiz.com/cindesanders Or, to help you determine availability of artist call 817.980.1760 or 817.265.5696, to confirm your booking request. You can also fill out a request form at: http://www.mcpshows.com/school_reserve.html
Deadline: Must contact and book a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings may be cancelled up to two (2) calendar weeks before performance without penalty. Bookings cancelled within two (2) calendar weeks of performance but up to one (1) calendar week before performance may be rescheduled as artist's bookings allow. Bookings cancelled within one (1) calendar week of performance will require balanced paid in full and rescheduling is at artist's discretion.
After School Policy: Teachers are required to remain in room during performance. Artist will discuss and define the seating area and performance area prior to start of performance. Photographs are permitted as well as short video clips. Please tag us on Facebook at: Margaret A. Clauder.

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