Arabia at The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater

This movie will be shown in conjunction with the traveling exhibition: Islamic Science Rediscovered

Travel to the exotic and fascinating land of Arabia. Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city; dive through the reefs of the Red Sea; and experience the Hajj — the largest gathering of people on Earth. Discover an extraordinary culture and experience modern day Arabia in the midst of monumental change.

California Content Standards: Grade 3: 3., 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e (Science), 3.1 (History-SS); Grade 4: 3a, 4, 5, 5a, 5c (Science); Grade 5: 3., 3a, 4, 4a, 4c (Science), 1, 2, 3 (History-SS);Grade 6: 1, 1a, 2, 4, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5e, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c (Science), 1, 2, 3, 6.2 (History-SS); Grade 7: 4, 4a, 4c, 4d, 4e, (Science) 1, 2, 3, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.5, 7.2.6 (History-SS); Grade 8: 1, 2, 3, (History-SS); Grades 9-12: 6, 6a, 6e, 6g (Biology); 3, 5, 5a, 5f, 6, 6a, 6c (Earth Science); 1, 3, 4, (History-SS).

Through IMAX technology, journey to distant lands, outer space, the depths of the ocean or even through time without leaving your seat. Experience the immersive power of The Tech Museum's Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater. See, hear and feel more with crystal clear images up to eight stories high and 13,000 watts of wrap-around digital surround sound.

Please refer to our calendar for regular showing IMAX films. If you are a group of 50 or more, the 10am and 11am time slots can be reserved with a film from our library of your choosing. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. shows and IMAX films are based upon availability. To book your field trip call our group sales department at +1 (408) 294-8324 ext. 3.

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