Dome TheaterA Mission to Keep the Forest Alive

Three young explorers have crash-landed on Earth and their forest’s survival depends on what they learn next. As the story unfolds, audiences discover the essentials of plant growth, the role of forests and the connections that keep ecosystems alive. Families will love how this Dome adventure makes science part of an exciting interactive journey.

Now showing in the Dome!

The Stellars is included with admission and free for members.

Rated: G | Run Time: 25 Minutes | Showing Daily in the Dome

Be Part of the Story

This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch show. The characters break the “fourth wall,” inviting children to shout out answers, solve puzzles and lend a hand in saving their precious forest. Every screening turns into a classroom without walls where kids feel like the real heroes.

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Rooted in Science

From glowing alien plants to towering Earth trees, the film invites kids to see the wonder of forests in a whole new way.

The story highlights how ecosystems depend on balance, showing that water, light, soil and pollinators all play a role in helping plants grow.

As the adventure unfolds, children discover that forests are more than just collections of trees—they are vibrant homes for countless forms of life.

By helping the characters care for their forest, audiences also see how small actions can protect the natural world we share.

Meet the Galactic Crew

Our heroes may come from a distant star system, but they face challenges familiar to every child – teamwork, responsibility and learning new skills. Their adventure introduces kids to relatable heroes who stumble, problem-solve and grow stronger with the audience’s help.

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    Imani

    The captain of the crew is smart, confident and skilled with computers and science. She often takes charge because she trusts her ideas and wants the mission to succeed. At times she can come across as bossy, but through the adventure she learns the value of listening, sharing ideas and showing kindness to her friends. Her leadership helps keep the team focused and moving in the right direction.

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    John

    The mechanic of the ship is strong, dependable and always ready to lend a hand. Though he speaks softly and doesn’t always realize just how powerful he is, his steady presence keeps the crew grounded. Sometimes his strength surprises even him, but when challenges arise he finds the courage to step up and protect his friends. His quiet bravery shows that heroes don’t have to be loud to make a big difference.

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    Aki

    The energetic pilot of the spaceship is always ready for action. He loves to laugh, tell jokes and turn every challenge into a game. His enthusiasm sometimes makes him rush ahead or talk nonstop, but his cheerful spirit keeps the crew moving forward and reminds his friends to find joy in the journey.

Colorful Worlds, Musical Journeys

Award-winning artists and composer Christian Andersen bring the adventure to life with stunning CGI animation and a rich cinematic score. The result is a Dome experience that surrounds guests in breathtaking sights and sounds they’ll remember long after the credits roll.

Perfect for Field Trips and Families

This Dome adventure is more than a movie—it’s an experience that sticks. Students don’t just watch; they participate, think and discover alongside the characters.

For teachers, it’s a ready-made way to bring classroom lessons to life on the big screen. For families, it’s an outing that entertains while sparking curiosity about the natural world.

Whether with classmates or parents, kids leave with stories to tell and ideas to explore long after the credits roll.

Teacher Guides

The Stellars Teacher Guides are designed to help educators bring the excitement of the Dome experience into the classroom. Developed by our education team, each grade-specific guide (K–5) connects the film’s themes to age-appropriate science standards with engaging activities, discussion prompts and extension ideas. Whether used before or after a field trip, these guides provide teachers with practical tools to spark curiosity, reinforce learning and make The Stellars an inspiring part of their science curriculum.

  • Kindergarten

    Movie Connection

    In The Stellars – Mission Green, three friendly aliens discover their forest cannot survive without sunlight, water, and care. Students see how living things depend on their environment, why habitats are important, and how teamwork helps solve problems. The story introduces the basic needs of plants and models the scientific method: observing, asking questions, making guesses, and testing ideas.

    Educational Content in the Story

    • Basic needs of plants (sunlight, water, air, soil).
    • Forests as natural habitats.
    • Our connection to nature and caring for it.
    • Early exposure to observing and testing ideas.
    • Teamwork as a survival tool.

    NGSS Alignment

    • K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals need to survive.
    • K-ESS3-1: Use a model to show the relationship between the needs of living things and where they live.
    • K-ESS3-3: Communicate solutions that reduce human impact on the environment.

    Discussion Questions & Activities

    • What did the forest need to stay alive?
    • Draw a plant and label what it needs to grow.
    • How can we take care of plants and animals around us?
    • Classroom Activity: Plant seeds in cups and track what happens when one has water/sunlight and one does not.
  • First Grade

    Movie Connection

    The Stellars’ story shows how plant parts (leaves, roots, stems) help plants live, and how teamwork makes survival possible. Students also see how animals have behaviors and structures that help them care for offspring and thrive.

    Educational Content in the Story

    • How plants use parts to meet their needs.
    • Teamwork in nature as a survival advantage.
    • Observing and testing ideas.
    • Our role in protecting habitats.

    NGSS Alignment

    • 1-LS1-1: Design solutions by mimicking how plants and animals use their parts.
    • 1-LS1-2: Identify patterns in behaviors of parents and offspring that help survival.

    Discussion Questions & Activities

    • Which plant parts were most important in the movie?
    • How did teamwork help the Stellars solve problems?
    • Draw or design a tool that mimics how an animal spreads seeds or gathers food.
    • Classroom Activity: Act out how bees, birds, or animals help plants.
  • Second Grade

    Movie Connection

    The Stellars learn that plants cannot live without sunlight and water, and they see how animals help plants by carrying seeds or pollinating. The story highlights different habitats and the diversity of life in them.

    Educational Content in the Story

    • Sunlight and water as essential for plant growth.
    • Forests as diverse habitats.
    • Animal roles in helping plants reproduce.
    • Our connection to nature and actions to protect it.
    • Observing, questioning, and testing ideas.

    NGSS Alignment

    • 2-LS2-1: Investigate whether plants need sunlight and water to grow.
    • 2-LS2-2: Model the role of animals in pollination and seed dispersal.
    • 2-LS4-1: Compare diversity of life in different habitats.

    Discussion Questions & Activities

    • Why did the forest begin to get sick?
    • How do animals help plants?
    • Compare two habitats (forest vs. desert). Which has more diversity? Why?
    • Classroom Experiment: Grow two plants—one with sunlight/water, one without. Record changes.
  • Third Grade

    Movie Connection

    The Stellars demonstrate how teamwork helps living things survive. Their crash shows what happens when species are in the wrong habitat, reinforcing that living things can only thrive in certain conditions.

    Educational Content in the Story

    • Teamwork and group survival strategies.
    • Organisms thrive only in suitable habitats.
    • Habitats are essential to support life.
    • Asking and testing scientific questions.

    NGSS Alignment

    • 3-LS2-1: Argue that some animals form groups to help members survive.
    • 3-LS4-3: Use evidence to show which organisms can survive in particular habitats.

    Discussion Questions & Activities

    • Why was teamwork important for the Stellars?
    • Can a fish live in a desert? Why or why not?
    • Build a “survival plan” for a group of animals (what they need and how they work together).
    • Classroom Activity: Create posters showing organisms in the “right” and “wrong” habitats.
  • Fourth Grade

    Movie Connection

    The Stellars’ forest highlights how natural resources (like sunlight and water) sustain ecosystems. Students see how caring for ecosystems helps living things thrive and how humans also depend on natural resources.

    Educational Content in the Story

    • Importance of natural resources for survival.
    • Human impact on habitats.
    • Actions that can protect natural systems.
    • Teamwork in solving ecological challenges.

    NGSS Alignment

    • 4-ESS3-1: Obtain information to describe how humans use natural resources.
    • 4-ESS3-2: Generate and compare solutions to reduce impacts of natural processes on humans.

    Discussion Questions & Activities

    • What resources did the Stellars’ forest need most?
    • How do humans use forests and plants?
    • Brainstorm solutions to protect forests (fires, pollution, logging).
    • Research activity: Compare human use of forests in two different parts of the world.
  • Fifth Grade

    Movie Connection

    The Stellars’ forest is shown as an interconnected ecosystem where energy and matter move between plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Students learn that disrupting one part of the system affects the whole.

    Educational Content in the Story

    • Ecosystem interactions and interdependence.
    • Energy and matter cycling through nature.
    • Human responsibility for protecting natural resources.
    • Observing, questioning, and modeling scientific ideas.
    • Teamwork and shared responsibility.

    NGSS Alignment

    • 5-LS2-1: Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
    • 5-ESS3-1: Obtain and combine information about ways communities protect Earth’s resources.

    Discussion Questions & Activities

    • How do plants, animals, and decomposers work together in a forest?
    • What might happen if one part of the ecosystem disappeared?
    • Create a food web for a forest.
    • Classroom Activity: Write a short plan for how your community could protect a local natural area.

This is the best piece of content I saw in a dome.

Mark W.

Wonderful show! The imagery is beautiful! Students enjoy interacting with the Stellars and celebrate when they are able to help them discover what their forest needs to grow. Teachers appreciate the content (ecology, forests, and habitats) and how age-appropriate it is for their students!

Maggie C.

Full of colors, sounds, and humor, this film is not only creative but, above all, INTERACTIVE! ... Nothing sticks in the memory better than learning through play. Our little guests are thrilled, and the teachers appreciate the film for its valuable message and the moment of peace it provides, as the children are utterly ‘enchanted’ during the screening.

Anna S.