Activities

As students participate in one of two available mission scenarios, they use the study of science and mathematics as a springboard to a wealth of curricular and extracurricular activities.

Rendezvous with a Comet™

In the not too distant future, a team of scientists and engineers are on a daring mission to take an up-close look at a comet as it streaks its way across the galaxy.

Their goal is to plot a successful course to rendezvous with the comet and launch a probe to collect scientific data on the object. They must first construct the space probe and then plot the correct intercept course.

What seems at first to be a routine exploration is filled with challenges and emergencies. Each obstacle that stands in the way of a successful mission requires students to work together as a team and problem solve the solution.

Voyage to Mars™

In Earth years, it is 2076. A now routine Voyage to Mars has brought the latest human crew into Martian orbit.

Control of the incoming flight has been transferred from Houston's Mission Control to Mars Control at Chryse Station. The crew arriving from Earth on the Mars Transport Vehicle has been specially trained to replace the existing crew of astronauts, which has manned Mars Control for the past two years.

After arriving on the Martian surface, the team will collect and analyze a number of planetary samples and data. This information is vital to scientists and explorers for a better understanding of the Red Planet.

We are continually working to develop new programs to engage and excite both teachers and students. We understand that sometimes it is difficult, or even impossible, for your audience to travel here to our center. We now have many additional services where we can come to you at your campuses.

Outreach

Activities

Simulated Space Mission

M-F

1 - $425.00

2 - $800.00

3 - $1200.00

4 - $1550.00

Astronomy Nights

M-F

group size

1-20 $300.00

21-40 $450.00

40-60 $800.00

60+

$1100.00

Rocketry

M-F

$ 12.00 per participant minimum of 30 participants. Services provided here at the Challenger Learning Center

$ 13.00 per participant for our staff to go to your site.

Brownsville ISD and Harlingen CISD

Because theses school district provide financial support the to the Challenger Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley; certain campuses are eligible for selected services at no cost to the campuses.

All BISD and HCISD middle school campuses are entitled to two simulated space missions during the academic year.

All BISD and HCISD middle school campuses are entitled to two on site presentations for the TAKS ATTACK.

These services are first come first serve and must be coordinated through your campus facilitators.

San Benito CISD

Because SBCISD offers the greatest support to the Challenger Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley; All services during the regular work week and academic year are at no cost to the campuses.

This does not include the cost of materials, such as rockets, books, starwheels, etc...

These services are at a first come first serve basis and must be coordinated through your campus administration.