Janet's Planet

"What a grand journey you will take on Janet's Planet! Studying our solar system and the galaxy are the oldest and most ennobling of human activities. Janet's methods of presentation using unique verbal, visual, and even musical cognitive techniques will create excitement among young viewers. It is nice to see an educational endeavor that makes learning about our amazing universe so much fun!"

— Dr. Billy Hix, Professor of Social Science and Education, Motlow College (NASA Faculty Fellow)

Janet's Planet: A Tour Through the Solar System travels at the "speed of thought," introducing the wonders of the galaxy to families and young audiences throughout the country. The 45-minute interactive presentation engages and challenges students and is designed to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) potential in elementary school age kids. Lesson plans are designed to integrate with Next Generation Science Standards, based on a curriculum endorsed by NASA and Space Florida. Janet's Planet meets Common Core Standards.

Launch a lifelong love of all-things space and science with Janet’s Planet Astronaut Academy!, a five-day camp led by an amazing team of science educators and experts. Each day brings a new mission and a new expert guest from the scientific community. Astronaut challenges, science experiments and hands-on lessons boost student confidence in their STEM abilities. Astronaut Academy!, designed for students ages 8-12, offers out of this world engagement.

NEW this season! Astronaut vs. Aquanaut, withJennifer Swanson of Science Rocks and children’s author for National Geographic Jr., is an exciting and interactive debate to decide which extreme environment YOU would rather live and work in. Is it a space suit or a wet suit? Who is the ultimate explorer? This show will have you soaring into space and diving deep into the ocean, learning about the ways exploration of inner- and outer-space can be surprisingly similar!

Additional performances from Janet’s Planet include Exploring Microgravity, a fun and interactive show where audiences are invited to try and defy gravity while learning about legendary scientists such as Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton and Henry Cavendish whose groundbreaking discoveries shaped our understanding of the universe. In Unsung Genius: Heroines of Sciences audiences learn about the exciting and often unknown contributions of women to science and technology. Careers in Space: A Universe of Possibilities invites you to think about all of the careers and future jobs that will be needed in space as humanity goes back to the Moon and onto Mars. As president of Explore Mars, Janet welcomes you to a new space renaissance, where the universe is your oyster in an industry that will be worth 1-2 trillion dollars. Are you ready to reach for the stars?

Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Janet’s Planet seeks to bring to light the wonderful creativity that is an integral part of science. Janet Ivey-Duensing is committed to enriching the lives of children through education, live performances, television and online programming. With more than 30 years in the media, she has received 12 Regional Emmy Awards and 5 Gracie Allen Awards.