“The Big Canyon Balloon presentation was a wonderful hands-on learning experience for Midway’s 3rd and 5th Graders! They were engaged in learning and reviewing important Earth Science Standards and were given fun ways to remember important vocabulary directly related to the standards! We will definitely use the program again for other Grade Levels at our school! Thanks again for coming to Midway where all students are learning to think scientifically!”

– Libby Romig, K-5 Science Lab, Midway Elementary School

“This was the most awesomest thing I have ever seen in my life.”

– 3rd grade student, Midway Elementary, Alpharetta, GA 

“The Big Canyon Balloon was a fantastic review for the science CRCT in a fun, entertaining, and interactive way that this age MUST have!”

– Melodi Shanks, 6th grade science teacher

“Thank you so much for these two assemblies!  All the teachers and kids really enjoyed it!  They loved the exposure to the vocabulary it gave our kiddos!”

– Kristin Poncheri, Science Lab, Fair Oaks Elementary, Marietta, GA 

“Thanks again for a great experience!!! The feedback from almost all the kids was that they loved it as well. I asked every class what was the coolest thing or something that they learned and every class was truly fascinated by the actual size difference of Earth and the sun.”

– Chris Vernon, 6th grade science teacher, Woodland Middle School, Stockbridge, GA

“I love your presentations over every other presentation I have ever seen because your enthusiasm keeps everyone excited and engaged!”

– Emily Oldani, 6th grader, Otwell Middle, Cumming, GA

“First, please know what a great pleasure it was having you ladies here at Union today. Second, I must admit I didn’t know what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised by how good the interactive experience was! I heard really good, positive feedback from our teachers and obviously, from the looks on their faces, the kids loved it, too! I just passed along one of the flyers to my 4th grade teacher to keep in mind for the solar system experience for next year. I will most definitely pass along how good the experience was to my elementary colleagues when we meet! I wish the two of you the best in your endeavors and I hope you stay in the Atlanta area! You are very good at what you do! We hope to have you back again!”

– Teresa Benefield, Principal, Union Elementary School, Temple, GA

“Our 6th graders loved Rocky! The presentation had a great variety of activities to keep the students engaged and the presenters made the content very memorable. Never again will our students get confused over the difference between weathering and erosion! Rocky was able to illustrate 6th grade Earth Science standards in a big way that wouldn’t have been possible in the classroom alone.”

– Carrie Beth Rykowski, 6th Grade Teacher, Vickery Creek Middle School, Cumming, GA

“The Riverwatch Middle School PTSA was thrilled to be able to offer your program to our 6th graders. It was a fun & interactive way for them to review for the CRCT in April. What a great presentation for our middle school. Thank you!”

– Cathy Campbell, PTSA Co-President, Riverwatch Middle School, Suwanee, GA

“I loved the presentation – it covered our standards so well!!!  Thanks so much for coming!”

– Debbie Wallace, 3rd Grade Teacher, Sawnee Elementary, Cumming, GA

“Big Canyon Balloon was a great learning experience for students K-5. The presenters did an excellent job of reinforcing our science standards. A great time was had by all!”

– Paige Andrews, EdS, Principal, Silver City Elementary, Cumming, GA

“You guys did a great job. Everything lined up great with what we were doing in the classroom and the kids loved it. You guys were fun to work with. I’ll be sure to pass along our experience!”

– Chris Hawlk, 5th Grade Science Teacher, Big Creek Elementary, Cumming, GA

“We loved it!!!  All the teachers have raved about how great this was. They were all amazed by the number of standards that were covered and the kids had a blast!”

– Lisa Runion, EdS, 5th Grade Teacher, Cumming Elementary, Cumming, GA

“The Big Canyon Exhibit was spot on for our 5th graders. The exhibit fit very well with our curriculum and STEM activity. The presenters keep the students attention, which is hard for 5th graders, but they were very entertained on their interest level. It was very well put together.”

– Audrey Mays, 5th grade teacher, Dames Ferry Elementary, Gray, GA 

“Our school loved the Grand Canyon visit last May. The teachers felt it was the best review of those earth science TEKS (standards) that they have ever seen or could imagine seeing. We are interested in having your team visit and do their “magic” [again].”

– DeAnna Jezisek, ETAG/ Science Fair and Science Day Contact, Forest Creek Elementary

“What a fabulous way to bring change over time into our midst. Exciting and informational!”

– Melanie Nelson, Kindergarten Teacher

“I had a great time and so did my students!”

– Julie Trokey, 3rd Grade Teacher

“Thank you for showing my students science in real life! This helped them to better understand what they learn in my classroom”

– Lisa Marré, 4th Grade Teacher

“WOW! I love the model and how many TEKS you cover! Earth Science came to life today!”

– Janette Wiatrek, 4th Grade Teacher

“The presentation was absolutely outstanding! Hats off to you! We’ll see you next year!”

– Yolanda Brantford, 5th Grade Teacher

“This in incredible! Thanks so much for an incredible experience for our students who may never get to experience the Grand Canyon in real-life.”

– Ashlee Smith, 5th Grade Teacher

“This is a fantastic presentation geared for the age level and connecting the learning with the student’s own experiences.”

– Larry Hollon, 5th Grade Teacher

“I enjoyed the energy of the presenters and having the students interact with the model.”

– John Magbuhgt, 5th Grade Teacher

“It was a fun way to teach the students science. I’m sure they will not forget the concepts they were taught today. It was easy and clear for them to understand [the speakers].”

– Ana Rebecca, K-5th Grade Teacher

“I would recommend this program to any school. It is informative and it held the attention of the students.”

– Ray Trosper, K-5th Grade Special Education Teacher

“Our presenters tailored the activities to meet our needs. Great job!”

– a Science Instructional Coach

“I saw the Big Canyon program for the first time approximately 8 years ago. This program reinforced my teaching on so many levels. The presenters are energetic, professional and have students interact with processes that take years to form. We love this program so much we have had them come back year after year! Can’t wait until next year!”

– 5th Grade Teacher, Bear Creek Intermediate

“Presentations were excellent! Our students were able to make deep connections on Earth science concepts with the interactive word walls, songs, kinesthetic movements, visuals, mnemonic devices, and much more!”

– Melonie Flores, K-12 Science Specialist, Harlingen CISD

“The presenters did an amazing job of engaging the students! We were impressed not only by the visual display itself, but also by the vocabulary cards that displayed academic vocabulary in both English and Spanish. We also loved that the students were active participants throughout the presentation. We’d recommend SparkPoint to anyone wanting to offer a memorable science experience to their students.”

– Holly Maldonado, Science Strategist, Los Fresnos CISD

“Great Presentation!! Students were actively involved throughout the presentation. Excellent correlation with TEKS.”

– Antonio De La Cerda, Principal, Valley View 5th Grade Campus

“Very interactive, given in a kid friendly message, students learn, understand and will use the mnemonics from this presentation. It works!!!”

– Amy Rice, 2nd ELAR Teacher, Bel Air Elementary, Athens, TX

“The Big Canyon Balloon Program provided a high energy, interactive experience about weathering and erosion. It kept the students engaged and encouraged them to think. The absolutely loved doing the hand motions to go with the vocabulary and having an opportunity to volunteer! Thanks!”

– Fran Kennedy, 2nd Math & Science Teacher, Bel Air Elementary, Athens, TX

“Thank you so much for an amazing day at Grand Oak Elementary! The students and teachers truly enjoyed [their] presentations and I have heard from many parents about how excited their children were when they got home.”

– Kelly Duffy, PTA Contact, Grand Oak Elementary, Huntersville, NC

“Orb brought the Earth & Planet unit to life for my students!”

– 6-8 EC teacher, West Stanly Middle School

“If you want to see for yourself the moon in a Geosynchronous-orbit, and view the different features of our Earth from a space perspective then the Orbit Earth Exhibit is for you.”

– Robert Naylor, 5th grade teacher, Winget Park Elementary, Charlotte, NC

“This was a great program. It definitely helped dispel some misconceptions from ‘smaller’ scale teaching.”

– Megan Mcnutt, STEM Coach, JN Fries Magnet Middle, Concord, NC

“Orbit Earth Expo is phenomenal! It is a great way for students to make connections with the solar system which they learned in third grade to the content they will learn in fourth grade. Experience how Earth rotates, tilts , and orbits the sun while seeing the moon orbit the Earth helps their awareness of day and night as well as seasonal changes. Orbit Earth Expo is exciting and engaging for all involved.”

– Karen Sanders, 4th grade teacher, Winget Park Elementary, Charlotte, NC

“Allenbrook Elementary in Charlotte, NC was a very lucky participant in the Orbit Earth Expo presented by Ginny and Bailey.  Both presenters were warm and engaging towards out K-5 student population.  All lessons were age appropriate and a perfect extension to what students are learning in the classroom.  Ginny and Bailey truly enjoy what they are doing and it shows in their enthusiasm during their demonstration.  Their comprehensive and hands on approach to science is exactly what our students needed during their instructional day.  We are so appreciative of this opportunity and know that this was a memorable experience for all!  Thank you Expo Earth!”

– Elizabeth Martens-Bill, Teacher, Allenbrook Elementary, Charlotte, NC

“This is the first assembly we’ve had all year that really related to our curriculum. While I appreciate cultural arts assemblies, it was refreshing to have my students attend a presentation that directly related to what I was teaching in my classroom.”

– Teacher, Holly Ridge Elementary, Holly Springs, NC

“As a curriculum specialist, I was very impressed with the Big Canyon Balloon presentation. I was able to observe presentations at three different elementary grade levels and each of them did an excellent job with student engagement, vocabulary and making abstract science concepts “stick” with students.”

– Candace Lehew, M.Ed, IRT, Holly Ridge Elementary, Holly Springs, NC

“This program gives students more insight about Solar and Lunar Eclipses, as well as other Science information that students do not have a thorough understanding of. I enjoyed the program and the students learned a lot of the Solar System.”

– 5th Grade Teacher, River Oaks Academy, Charlotte, NC

“The Orbit Earth program visits our camp yearly. The children are always authentically engaged in the program, enjoy the program and leave with a wealth of new knowledge. Program is curriculum based and hands on.”

– Amber Mack-Little, Teacher, St. Peter’s Education Celebration Camp – Winston-Salem, NC

“This was my first time seeing the Earth Orbit Expo. It was a phenomenal program that I would recommend to other schools and colleagues. One of the reasons it was such a phenomenal program is because it covered a variety of 5th grade science concepts and aligned perfectly with NC 5th grade science standards. The demonstrations throughout the program were hands on and the students loved being involved. The demonstrations were very engaging and related to everyday life. This allowed the students to make real life connections with the concepts being presented to them. The presenter for our program was awesome. She was serious about what she was teaching, but she also was fun and humorous at the same time. I would love to have this program back at ARS as a science EOG review day!”

– Ansley Lail, 5th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher, American Renaissance Elementary – Statesville, NC

“Western Guilford continues to welcome Orbit Earth Expo from SparkPoint Innovations back to our campus each year because of inquiring 6th grade minds! This program meets standards in science, social studies, math, and language arts. It is a hands on presentation presented by dedicated and excited teachers who are experts on the material. The students love getting to see the presentation of the planets, seasons, tides, winds, and sun, as well as the phases of the moon and eclipses –  and they get to be involved in the presentation!”

– Meghan Strickland, Science teacher, Western Guilford Middle – Greensboro, NC

“Students (and staff) thoroughly enjoyed the Orbit Earth Expo today! Students learned about the earth’s movements and the role it plays in our days and nights, and the changing of the seasons. We were able to see why a solar or lunar eclipse occurs, and what causes the phases of the moon. A giant 14 ft. diameter earth brought the science to life. We are so thankful for “Miss Tracy” who kept our kids mesmerized while they learned.”

– Jane Wallace, Principal, Hunter Street Elementary, York, SC

“Our classes had just began teaching on many of these subjects so I could see the students connect and engage in further understanding on the topics. This event covered numerous topics of interest that are standards as well. The display was amazing, the teaching worked great with a large group. I loved that we could utilize their talents and information both during the day and in the evening for special events. I was able to bring my 6 year old grandson in the evening and he was able to explain much of the information at the activity we ran that evening, a testimony in itself, the parents were in awe. A very engaging, thoughtfully presented, informative program. Loved it!“

– 5th Grade Teacher, Doby’s Mill Elementary, Lugoff, SC

“Earth Orbit Expo is a highly motivating program for students to learn more clearly about the relationship of the Earth to the Moon and the Sun. It is visual in that students get a clearer picture of what is happening with the orbit. And the Presenter puts them into the learning and connects with the students in helping them to understand.”

– Cassie Tyler, STEM Coordinator, Rogers Elementary, Rogers, MN

“Orbit Earth was such an amazing experience for my students. In the classroom, teaching about eclipses, the moon phases, and orbiting can be tricky because of lack of space. This program did a phenomenal job reinforcing what was taught but making it REAL for the students. They were able to see how rotating and revolving are different. They were able to see how when the moon phases changed as the moon orbits the Earth. Even those that weren’t too excited about it in the classroom came back from the presentation and were excited to talk about it some more! Thank you so much for coming to our school.”

– Brenna Bermal, 3rd grade teacher, Centennial Elementary, Circle Pines, MN