Facing Mars

Exhibit - Multimedia: All Public Programs | October 3, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every day with exceptions |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

What if you could travel to Mars? Would you be prepared for a long space journey and an inhospitable landscape? In Facing Mars, your readiness to be a space traveler will be tested in over two dozen simulations of space travel.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets:$12.00 Adult, $9.00 Students, Seniors, Disabled, $6.00 Children 3-6, Free Children 3 and under

Ticket info: This exhibit is included with admission to Lawrence Hall of Science.

Family Ingenuity Workshop: Twirl, Whirl, and Float

Workshop | November 15 | 10-10:50 a.m. |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

Toys for young and old. Can you make it move? Can you float it in the air or in the water? This workshop brings out the tinkerer in you as you try your hand at different toys to make and take home.

Target audience: Children

Open to audience: Children

Attendance restrictions: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 3-8

Tickets:$34 for first adult and child ($25 for members); $11 for each additional person

Ticket info: Buy tickets by calling 510-642-5134..

Family Ingenuity Workshop: Twirl, Whirl, and Float

Workshop | November 15 | 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m. |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

Toys for young and old. Can you make it move? Can you float it in the air or in the water? This workshop brings out the tinkerer in you as you try your hand at different toys to make and take home.

Target audience: Children

Open to audience: Children

Attendance restrictions: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 3-8

Tickets:$34 for first adult and child ($25 for members); $11 for each additional person

Ticket info: Buy tickets by calling 510-642-5134..

A Sky Full of Stars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 12:45-1:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

We use our friendly planetarium as a time machine to speed through a day—sunrise to sunset—observing the sky and seeing how the Sun’s position changes throughout the day. Once night falls, the audience can stargaze at the Big Dipper, and imagine pictures in the stars.

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Kids Ingenuity Workshop: Design A Plane

Workshop: All Public Programs | November 15 | 1:30-3 p.m. |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

We send people and packages in planes all the time, but who made the planes and how do they fly? Learn a bit about the basics of flight, then modify a plane and test and tweak your design to make your own flying machine. Put your problem-solving power to the test!

Target audience: Children

Open to audience: Children

Attendance restrictions: Children 8-12

Tickets required:$18 Non-Members, $16 Members

Ticket info: For more information call 642-5132. Buy tickets online.

A Sky Full of Stars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 1:45-2:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

We use our friendly planetarium as a time machine to speed through a day—sunrise to sunset—observing the sky and seeing how the Sun’s position changes throughout the day. Once night falls, the audience can stargaze at the Big Dipper, and imagine pictures in the stars.

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Red Planet Mars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 2:45-3:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

The Red Planet has always held mysteries for us, even from the most ancient of times. To unravel some of these secrets, learn how to spot Mars in the night sky. Then study Mars through a telescope before learning how space probes have updated—and changed—what we know about our planetary neighbor. With missions operating on and around Mars right now—and more to come—there is a l

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Red Planet Mars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 3:45-4:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

The Red Planet has always held mysteries for us, even from the most ancient of times. To unravel some of these secrets, learn how to spot Mars in the night sky. Then study Mars through a telescope before learning how space probes have updated—and changed—what we know about our planetary neighbor. With missions operating on and around Mars right now—and more to come—there is a l

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Facing Mars

Exhibit - Multimedia: All Public Programs | October 3, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every day with exceptions |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

What if you could travel to Mars? Would you be prepared for a long space journey and an inhospitable landscape? In Facing Mars, your readiness to be a space traveler will be tested in over two dozen simulations of space travel.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets:$12.00 Adult, $9.00 Students, Seniors, Disabled, $6.00 Children 3-6, Free Children 3 and under

Ticket info: This exhibit is included with admission to Lawrence Hall of Science.

Jonathan Osborne on Argumentation in Science Education: Towards a Critical (and More Engaging?) Science Education

Lecture | November 16 | 1-2 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, Auditorium

Speaker: Jonathan Osborne, The Shriram Family Professorship in Science Education, Stanford University

Sponsor: The Lawrence Hall of Science All Hall Learning Committee

Being critical lies at the heart of science. Critical acts are an essential element of the process of construction of new knowledge. Professor Osborne will discuss his work to construct and evaluate a repertoire of instructional techniques that assist students in the construction of arguments and counter arguments and reasoning in science.

Facing Mars

Exhibit - Multimedia: All Public Programs | October 3, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every day with exceptions |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

What if you could travel to Mars? Would you be prepared for a long space journey and an inhospitable landscape? In Facing Mars, your readiness to be a space traveler will be tested in over two dozen simulations of space travel.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets:$12.00 Adult, $9.00 Students, Seniors, Disabled, $6.00 Children 3-6, Free Children 3 and under

Ticket info: This exhibit is included with admission to Lawrence Hall of Science.

Facing Mars

Exhibit - Multimedia: All Public Programs | October 3, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every day with exceptions |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

What if you could travel to Mars? Would you be prepared for a long space journey and an inhospitable landscape? In Facing Mars, your readiness to be a space traveler will be tested in over two dozen simulations of space travel.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets:$12.00 Adult, $9.00 Students, Seniors, Disabled, $6.00 Children 3-6, Free Children 3 and under

Ticket info: This exhibit is included with admission to Lawrence Hall of Science.

Facing Mars

Exhibit - Multimedia: All Public Programs | October 3, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every day with exceptions |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

What if you could travel to Mars? Would you be prepared for a long space journey and an inhospitable landscape? In Facing Mars, your readiness to be a space traveler will be tested in over two dozen simulations of space travel.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets:$12.00 Adult, $9.00 Students, Seniors, Disabled, $6.00 Children 3-6, Free Children 3 and under

Ticket info: This exhibit is included with admission to Lawrence Hall of Science.

Facing Mars

Exhibit - Multimedia: All Public Programs | October 3, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every day with exceptions |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

What if you could travel to Mars? Would you be prepared for a long space journey and an inhospitable landscape? In Facing Mars, your readiness to be a space traveler will be tested in over two dozen simulations of space travel.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets:$12.00 Adult, $9.00 Students, Seniors, Disabled, $6.00 Children 3-6, Free Children 3 and under

Ticket info: This exhibit is included with admission to Lawrence Hall of Science.

Facing Mars

Exhibit - Multimedia: All Public Programs | October 3, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every day with exceptions |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

What if you could travel to Mars? Would you be prepared for a long space journey and an inhospitable landscape? In Facing Mars, your readiness to be a space traveler will be tested in over two dozen simulations of space travel.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Tickets:$12.00 Adult, $9.00 Students, Seniors, Disabled, $6.00 Children 3-6, Free Children 3 and under

Ticket info: This exhibit is included with admission to Lawrence Hall of Science.

Cub Scout® Sleepover

Special Event | November 21 |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

Come to the best sleepover ever, at the Lawrence Hall of Science! Experience a full-evening program with adventures that will include an entertaining assembly, an interactive festival, and free time to explore the exhibits. Sleep under our special featured exhibits. Evening snacks will be provided, and in the morning enjoy a continental breakfast.

Target audience: Children

Open to audience: Children

Attendance restrictions: One adult per each 1st grader. All children must be 1st grade or older. One adult chaperone is required for every five children 2nd grade and above. All adults must be accompanied by children. Chaperones must be 21.

Tickets:$55.00 per person

Ticket info: Buy tickets online, or by calling 510-642-5134.

A Sky Full of Stars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 12:45-1:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

We use our friendly planetarium as a time machine to speed through a day—sunrise to sunset—observing the sky and seeing how the Sun’s position changes throughout the day. Once night falls, the audience can stargaze at the Big Dipper, and imagine pictures in the stars.

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

A Sky Full of Stars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 1:45-2:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

We use our friendly planetarium as a time machine to speed through a day—sunrise to sunset—observing the sky and seeing how the Sun’s position changes throughout the day. Once night falls, the audience can stargaze at the Big Dipper, and imagine pictures in the stars.

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Red Planet Mars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 2:45-3:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

The Red Planet has always held mysteries for us, even from the most ancient of times. To unravel some of these secrets, learn how to spot Mars in the night sky. Then study Mars through a telescope before learning how space probes have updated—and changed—what we know about our planetary neighbor. With missions operating on and around Mars right now—and more to come—there is a l

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Red Planet Mars: Planetarium Program

Presentation: All Public Programs | October 10, 2009 – January 3, 2010 every Sunday & Saturday | 3:45-4:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall of Science, William K. Holt Planetarium

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

The Red Planet has always held mysteries for us, even from the most ancient of times. To unravel some of these secrets, learn how to spot Mars in the night sky. Then study Mars through a telescope before learning how space probes have updated—and changed—what we know about our planetary neighbor. With missions operating on and around Mars right now—and more to come—there is a l

Tickets required:$4

Ticket info: Tickets are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.

Saturday Night Stargazing — on the LHS Plaza

Special Event: All Public Programs | September 19, 2009 – March 20, 2010 the third Saturday of the month every month | 8-10 p.m. |  Lawrence Hall of Science

Sponsor: Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)

Saturday Night Stargazing is a free public viewing program sponsored by the LHS and Bay Area amateur astronomers.

Stargazing is always weather permitting—foggy and overcast skies can cancel stargazing at the last minute.

Target audience: All Audiences

Open to audience: All Audiences

Attendance restrictions: Stargazing is always weather permitting—be sure to dress warmly. Foggy and overcast skies can cancel stargazing at the last minute.