Sphere SOS-Based Courses

We offer a full complement of standards-based programs for PreK-12 students called Sphere that use our Science On a Sphere® (SOS) to teach subjects including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as well as social studies, history and government and other classroom content areas.

SOS is a dynamic spherical projection system that uses special software and satellite imagery to render images onto the global surface that provide dramatic, full-motion views of the Earth, Sun, moons and planets in space.

Each Sphere course is calibrated for a specific grade-level standard, but may also be appropriate for a range of grades as noted in the descriptions. Because the classes are taught at our Northrop Grumman Science Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., they meet Colorado State academic standards; but in most cases, they will also satisfy standards for other states. If your student group is from another state, contact us to discuss your academic needs.

Sphere Categories

• Wonders of the Universe: A 20-35 minute SOS presentation followed by a 40-60 minute hands-on activity or demonstration taught by an accredited Space Foundation instructor. See below to review available course content. Students will also have the opportunity to tour the El Pomar Space Gallery. Minimum 15 students; $10.00 per student; 1 free adult for every 15 students; additional adults $5.00 each; transportation not included; school district bus drivers admitted free with school ID. 
• Extended Wonders of the Universe: The 20-35 minute SOS presentation and 40-60 minute hands-on activity or demonstration at the Northrop Grumman Science Center plus a 60-minute pre-class session and a 60-minute post-class session delivered in-person or via distance learning to your school. All sessions are taught by an accredited Space Foundation instructor. See below to review available course content. Students also have the opportunity to tour the El Pomar Space Gallery. Minimum 15 students; $12.00 per student; 1 free adult for every 15 students; additional adults $5.00 each; transportation not included; school district bus drivers admitted free with school ID. In-person sessions outside the Colorado Springs area will incur additional negotiated fees. 
• 85th Dimension: A 20-30 minute SOS presentation (with no hands-on activities) led by an accredited Space Foundation instructor. See below to review available course content. Students will also have the opportunity to tour the El Pomar Space Gallery. $5.00 per student; 1 free adult for every 15 students; additional adults $5.00 each; transportation not included; school district bus drivers admitted free with school ID. 
• The Magic Sphere: A reserved Space Foundation Discovery Center tour that includes a 20-30 minute docent-led SOS presentation specifically for your group and a tour of the El Pomar Space Gallery. $2.00 per student, $5.00 per adult. 

*Scheduled school and youth group visits are available Monday - Friday; Saturday available by special arrangement only.  

Interested?

For further information, contact the Space Foundation at:
SOSReservations@SpaceFoundation.org
+1.719.576.8000
+1.800.691.4000

Reservations required!