We would like to express our gratitude to Samantha Streiff from OHM BOCES for her insightful visit to Willard Prior with the OHM Portable Planetarium!

As a Science Program Specialist and Planetarium Presenter, Samantha engaged our students in learning about the Earth's rotation, an essential concept in understanding our planet's dynamics.

Each grade level received a presentation customized to their developmental stage. Pre-K students explored scientific concepts outside of the classroom, fostering curiosity about the natural world. Kindergarten students investigated the transition of day into night, and first-grade students discovered concepts of compass directions and had the opportunity to identify celestial objects, including the Big Dipper.