  Science * Nature * Artifacts * Astronomy * Living Things
Enhance your curriculum and review MEAP concepts with our benchmark-based programs!
- Available September 24, 2007 through June 13, 2008, Monday - Friday, unless otherwise noted.
- Most programs are approximately 45 minutes in length.
- Minimum group size is 15 people.
- Lunchrooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Register online or call 248.645.3210.
- No discounts on group field trips for Cranbrook or ASTC members
- Advanced registration is required.
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- Summer programs offered June 16 - August 29, 2008
Important Notice
Each of our programs is written and designed to correlate with Michigan Curriculum Frameworks (MCF).
We are currently reviewing the new state Grade Level Content Expectations which will be available in our next Teacher Guide. In the interim please refer to this link.
Pre-registration is required for all group programs.
Group Program Fees
| Student Admissions |
$3.50 |
| Adult Admissions |
$5 |
| Programs (optional) |
$4 per additional program |
Summer Group Program Fees
| Student Admissions |
$3.50 |
| Adult Admissions |
$5 |
Bat & Planetarium Programs (optional) |
$4 per additional program |
Summer Group Programs
Young Stargazers Sky Journey
PreK - K
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
K - 4th
Ultimate Universe
Ages 5 and above
Rock Around the Dome
All ages are welcome - recommended for ages 8 and up.
Night Creatures
All ages
Anthropology and Social Studies
The First Americans
Grades K - Adult
Fur Trade History Alive!
Grades 4 - Adult
The People of the Three Fires
Grades 4 - Adult
Money!
Grades 3 - 5
Archaeology Expedition
Grades 3 - 6
Astronomy and Space Science
UPDATED! - Young Stargazers Sky Journey
Grades PreK - K
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Grades K - 4
UPDATED! - Night Sky Odyssey
Grades 1 - Adult
UPDATED! – Season Changes & Moon Phases
Grades 4 - Adult
MEAP BUSTER!
UPDATED! – Planet Exploration
Grades 4 - Adult
Stars of the Pharaohs
Grades 3 - Adult
The Mystery of the Christmas Star
Grades 3 - Adult
Note: This program is offered Nov.5- Dec. 21, 2007.
Entertainment Shows
Presented in the planetarium, these entertainment spectaculars feature brilliant images and dazzling special effects choreographed with great music for an awesome, senses-surrounding experience!
Entertainment shows are approximately 30 minutes.
NEW! - Rock Hall of Fame 2
All ages are welcome - recommended for ages 8 and up.
NEW! - Christmas Lights!
All ages
Earth Science
Dinosaurs
Grades 1 - Adult
The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes
Grades 4 - Adult
Earth System Science
Grades 4 - Adult
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Grades 1 - Adult
Life Science
Calling all Green Thumbs
Grades PreK - 2
The Endo’s and Exo’s of the Animal World
Grades PreK - 2
Nature Walk
Grades PreK - Adult
Bats and Nocturnal Animals
The following programs are presented by the staff from the Organization for Bat Conservation at Cranbrook.
Bat Zone Tour
Grades PreK - Adult
Basically Bats
Grades PreK - K
Bats of the World
Grades K - Adult
Animal Adaptations
Grades 2 - Adult
Extinct and Endangered Animals
Grades 2 - Adult
Physical Science
Open Your Eyes and Listen Up! - Exploring Light and Sound
Grades 1 - 6
Simple Machines That Matter
Grades K - 5
This Is Physics! - Discovering Energy and Matter
Grades 1 - 6
Wise About Weather - Understanding the Action in our Skies
Grades 4 - 8
Shocking Science - Electricity and Magnetism
Grades 2 – 8
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