Educator Hub

Get your students inspired, curious, and confident about exploring our universe with digital teacher resources.

Hello, teachers! Welcome to your go-to digital space for awesome space content. Created exclusively for teachers, the Adler’s Educator Hub aims to save you time by providing you with digital teacher resources and information you need, when you need it. Browse Adler Planetarium’s online resources by grade level, learn about our virtual learning experiences and in-person field trip options, and get ready to transport your students to the farthest reaches of their imagination.

Our planetarium’s educational programs combine open exploration with guided activities to spark wonder and joy in kids of all ages, all while making space science accessible and fun. We use astronomy and space science to show young people how science works, spark curiosity and creativity, share the human stories behind scientific discoveries, and give students the confidence to make discoveries on their own. 

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Apply To Become A Member Of Our Teacher Evaluator Group Or Teacher Advisor Group

Our educator team is looking for new members to join our two teacher groups!

Teacher Evaluators provide feedback on Adler’s School Experience through no more than two brief feedback requests per month, usually via surveys. All active or retired Pre-K–12 teachers or administrators from anywhere are welcomed and can join at any time.

Teacher Advisors work more in depth with the school experience team. They meet virtually every other month and also contribute about one hour of asynchronous work per month. The group is made of eight to ten active Pre-K–12 Chicagoland-area teachers.

More details on both groups can be found on the interest form.

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Featured Educational Content

Let's Do Science: Color Burst Activity

Elementary School

In this activity, students experiment with color combinations and mixing familiar ingredients to make bursts of color using materials found at home!

Galaxy Types

Middle School

Did you know that up until the last century, humans believed that our Milky Way was the only galaxy in the known universe? Today, we now know that this couldn’t be further from reality. Read this blog to learn about different galaxy types!

Sky Observers Hangout: Solar Observing Live!

High School

We feel the effects of the Sun in our sky every day, but rarely do we get the chance to look directly at it. With the help of solar viewing telescopes, our astronomy educators will take you on a tour of our solar system’s star, showcasing some of the Sun’s features we can’t normally see. They’ll also provide you with some solar observing tips to help you gear up for the two solar eclipses visible across the United States in the coming year!