Grades 5-12
National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark
Applause Series
ABOUT THE SHOW
Grades 5-12
Get ready to explore the wonders of the night sky with photographer Babak Tafreshi! A National Geographic Explorer, Babak has spent his career capturing breathtaking images of the cosmos and the wildlife that thrives after dark. From the Milky Way to the creatures of the night, his visual stories connect us all through the simple act of looking up.
About Babak Tafreshi
Babak Tafreshi blends art and science to tell incredible stories through photography and cinematography. As the creator of The World At Night program, his mission—One People, One Sky—has taken him to nearly 30 countries. A recipient of the prestigious Lennart Nilsson Award and a National Geographic contributor, Babak continues to inspire us to reconnect with the natural world under the stars.
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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Science, Social Studies, Media Arts
TEACHER RESOURCES
TEACHER RESOURCES
Teachers will be granted access to supplemental materials to help students prepare for and to reflect on their experience at the theater. Materials are generally available four-six weeks before the performance here: https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/education/applause/curriculum-materials
RESERVATION, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
RESERVATION, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
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QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
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