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Adventures in Space program

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We are pleased to offer the opportunity to experience a five day space odyssey right here in Pembroke!

Learn about flying, both in and around the Earth's atmosphere. Find out what it is like to live and work in space. You will also design your own space station, moon base or Mars base. See how rockets work from the ground up by building and launching your own model rocket.

Day 1 - Rocket Building:
Learn  and understand how rockets work and fly. Students will each get to build their own rocket that will fly as high as 1,000 feet. Launch is slated for Day 5.

Day 2 - Our Universe:
Explore the Solar System and beyond. Students will design and create alien forms as well as create star wheels for gazing,

Day 3 - Living and working in Space:
Find out what it's like for the astronauts to live and work in Space. Detailed models a moon suit, space food and hands on activities will be presented. Each student will have their own Astronaut portrait taken in a shuttle flight suit.

Day 4 - Space Station:
We will take a look into the history of development of the International Space Station, currently in Earth's orbit.  Then the students will design their own Space Station or Mars base.

Day 5 - Principles of Flight:
Using materials such as gliders balloons, and water rockets, the students will explore and understand the principals of flight.

Family and friends are invited to witness the launching the model rockets made during the program. Following the launch all are invited to the program's closing ceremony, were certificates , awards are presented.





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