Though this is not necessarily a "classroom technology", it is a visual tool that can be used to reinforce information about the solar system. I have been fortunate enough to go when I was in elementary school and forgot that Portsmouth, Ohio does have some neat stuff to do.Shawnee State University (SSU) has some of the world's most advanced planetarium equipment, and has free shows on Mondays and Fridays. The planetarium itself is ran off of five computers. It uses a state-of-the-art Digistar II projection system.
Clark Planetarium was one of the first single lens digital systems in the United States. Other planetariums around the country have began to install the technology. During the week, the planetarium is open for school groups with special children's shows. A new show called "The Little Star That Could" will be previewed by teachers, and will follow the life cycle of stars.
Schools, education institutions, and university groups are free as well. Monday and Friday night shows are open to the public at 7 p.m. each night. Group reservations can be made, though the planetarium holds a maximum of 66 people, so it would be wise to call ahead to reserve multiple shows.
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