The Race for Planet 'X'
You have been transported into the future to a time when several generations have been living and working in space. A new planet has been discovered at the remote edge of the galaxy revolving around a distant sun. Scientists have dubbed it "Planet 'X'. Little 
is known about the planet, so you and other crew members have been dispatched to gather geologic samples, map the surface and search for signs of life. Everyone hopes the planet might be a resource for the precious element Nostradimium, which is used in high-tech equipment. But, wait! We've just learned that the evil Dr. Nogood is rushing toward the planet at this very moment in search of Nostradimium, too! He is known far and wide as the pillager of the galaxy, destroying planetary ecosystems in his quest for precious minerals. We must reach the planet before Dr. Nogood and protect it from his destructive ways. Join us as we engage in
A Museum on Wheels
This exciting experience is a "museum on wheels" with 10 interactive exhibits designed to engage visitors in engineering skills. Children and adults will execute assignments on computer aided design, aerodynamic
testing and laser beam splitting to gather information about Planet 'X'.
A post-trip program for school groups after the exhibit experience will reinforce engineering skills and scientific concepts. Follow-up lessons for teachers will be available on this website. All exhibits and lessons have been aligned to the Arkansas Science Education Framework of 2005. The mobile museum is also available for public festivals when not scheduled for school visits.
We Can Roll to Your School
The mobile museum is available to schools, libraries and community centers thanks to a generous grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. The vehicle is currently in development and will be available for school groups in the fall of 2007. To learn how to bring it to your area, please email planetx@amod.org.
If you or your organization would like to participate in sustaining this valuable science education experience, please contact Diane LaFollette at dlafollette@amod.org for sponsorship information.