Mission: The Universe: Pensacola MESS Hall

Mission: The Universe was designed to be a themed field trip for grades five through seven. These trips began with an interactive show that highlights the key learning goals of the trip in an engaging way. Students were then encouraged to experiment with the performer to answer a science question. Following the show, the students engaged in hands-on stations that reinforced the concepts. For this project, the show focused on astronomy and used astrophysics resources, including resources from NASA’s Universe of Learning.

This Program Model was developed and authored by the Pensacola MESS Hall, with minimal editorial input and review from NASA's Universe of Learning. NASA's Universe of Learning has contributed astrophysics content and subject matter expertise to support the creation of this material. 

Other organizations may adapt these materials to meet the needs of their specific audiences. While this Program Model was designed to serve the local audience of the authoring institution, it is shared here as an example for broader use. Users should adjust it as needed and use all or some of the content, as appropriate, for their own needs.