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Little Chemists
Fire your students’ imaginations with the wonders of chemistry! OMSI staff will guide your students through three different hands-on chemistry experiments in small groups. Learn about how solids, liquids, and gases are different and why they behave the ways that they do. Specifically designed for non readers but at least 2 chaperones are required. This […]
science skills and core concepts
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Museum Overnights
Spend the night at the museum! Plan an Museum Overnight for team building, an end-of-the-year celebration or just for fun! Museum Overnights are guaranteed to be a unique experience that’s warm, dry and exciting any time of year! Your students will come alive with excitement as they explore Available for grades 3-8 (student participants […]
science skills and core concepts
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Math is Fun
Area! Volume! Length! Oh my! Students will use standard and non-standard measurements to compare and describe everyday objects. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn more about field trips to OMSI!
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I Am a Scientist
What is a scientist? How does a scientist explore the world around them? What tools do they use Students begin their journey into the world of scientific investigation. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn […]
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Be a Naturalist!
What does a naturalist do? What does an owl eat? Children practice science process skills including observing and drawing, taking weights and measurements, and investigating specimens from the natural world. An owl pellet dissection is included and students take home their owl pellet artifacts. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking […]
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Simple Machines
How does a seesaw work? What makes wheels on a bike go around? How can you lift heavy objects? Playing with gears, wheels, levers and inclined planes, students learn the ways simple machinery makes our lives easier. Students take home spoon catapults and may create a piece of art for their classroom using gears. This […]
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Let's Build
What can we build to solve a problem? Students will explore solutions, problem-solving, and stretch their engineering process skills. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn more about field trips to OMSI!
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Life Under the Microscope
Explore an invisible world too small to see with the naked eye. Students learn basic microscope and slide preparation skills. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn more about field trips to OMSI!
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Birds Can Fly, Why Can't I?
Discover clues about bird adaptations through an interactive exploration of real bird parts. There is an emphasis on birds of prey, in particular, owls. In addition, students dissect and investigate owl pellets and take home their findings. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 2. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about […]
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Squid at the Museum
This hands-on class is perfect for both beginners and experts. Students focus on the importance of structure and function while examining squid anatomy. Each student gets their own squid to dissect. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the […]
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