Virtual Field Trip Request

Virtual Field Trip Reservation Form
About virtual field trips

For the fall 2020 semester, we are unable to host traditional school field trips. However, we have an innovative new solution that allows us to stream the planetarium to YOU, using the same Nightshade NG planetarium software that we use in our facility. The virtual planetarium field trip is a 30-45 minute presentation, hosted live by one of our trained planetarium educators who is able to guide you through the lesson and interact with you and your students just as if you were visiting us in person. The cost for the virtual field trip is a single flat fee of $25 for a 30-45 minute lesson for a maximum of 50 participants (either joining us from their classroom, or from multiple locations such as students doing at-home learning or home school). If you have any questions about the virtual field trip process, we have posted an educator's guide on our website that should answer most of your questions. You may also call us at 903-510-2312 or email sciencecenter@tjc.edu.
When you are ready to reserve your field trip, please complete the form below.
Requirements for virtual field trips

Some institutions have restrictions on the type of video conference/streaming platforms they are allowed to use. Currently, virtual field trips will require the use of Zoom to stream the lesson. Participants in the virtual field trip will need a stable internet connection and access to at least one computer or device that is capable of streaming both video and audio on the Zoom platform. For those who are unable to use the Zoom platform or who would prefer to not have a live-interactive field trip, we have the option to create a pre-recorded video tailored to your class or event needs.
Are you able to meet the requirements for a live virtual field trip? *

Yes, I have a stable internet connection, and the ability to use the Zoom platform at my school/institution or at home for a live and interactive field trip. I have the ability to use Zoom, but would prefer a pre-recorded program instead No, I am unable to meet the internet/device requirements for Zoom, and/or my institution does not allow the use of Zoom for video conferencing, but I am interested in a pre-recorded video tailored to my content objectives.
School or Organization
Name of School/Group: *
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Grade level attending: *
Number attending virtually: (Maximum of 50 per session) *
What setting will the virtual field trip be viewed? *

Classroom Home-school / At-home learning Community Event
How will the virtual field trip be viewed? *

Singe device used to stream event (i.e classroom teacher/event leader using a projector to present the stream to a large audience) Multiple classroom/public devices used (i.e. students each have their own device to view the presentation) Single participant viewing at home on personal device (i.e. private home school/at-home learning session) Multiple participants viewing at home on personal device (i.e home school group with several students viewing from their own home)
Show Information
Type of show requested *
Live-stream programs only available during school hours of Mon-Fri 8am-3pm Central Time.
Content I would like covered *

Constellations/Night Sky Sun-Earth-Moon System Planets/Solar System Galaxies/Deep-Space Objects Unsure/I would like to talk with someone about options
Additional programming request, or specific content/standards you would like to address:
Please enter your date and time preferences below

Reservations require at least two weeks notice. We will do our best to meet your requested date, but a request does not guarantee a date. After submitting your request, you will be contacted by our scheduling coordinator to confirm a date and time for your virtual field trip. *If dates are grayed out on the calendar, they are no longer available for reservation request.
Preferred date 1: *

Month Day Year
Preferred time 1: *
Preferred date 2: *

Month Day Year
Preferred time 2: *
Contact 1

Please enter your contact information below:
Name *

First Name Last Name
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
E-mail *
Contact 2

Please enter your contact information below:
Name

First Name Last Name
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
E-mail
Pricing

The cost of the virtual field trip program is $25 for one 30-45 minute long program (either livestream or pre-recorded). Payment is processed through our website. After confirmation, you will receive a direct link to the payment website. Payment is due 24 hours prior to the confirmed program time. Failure to provide timely payment will result in the cancellation or rescheduling of your program, pending availability.
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Yes, I understand the cost associated with the virtual field trip and agree to pay the $25 fee through the sciencecenter.tjc.edu website no later than 24 hours prior to my scheduled program. I understand that failure to submit timely payment may result in the cancellation of my program.
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About virtual field trips

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