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Cow Eye Dissection
Students work in groups of three to explore the tissues of the eye. While learning about the importance of each tissue, students develop an understanding of the functioning of the eye. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 12. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the […]
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Mixing It Up- Chemical Reactions
Uncover color changes, heat flashes, eerie glows and other signs of chemical reactions. Students complete up to six hands-on experiments, view exciting demonstrations and have their questions answered by an OMSI educator in a personalized setting. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our […]
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Mixing It Up- Crime Scene Chemistry
Learn how forensic scientists investigate clues left at a crime scene with blood typing, dusting for fingerprints and chromatography. Students complete up to six hands-on experiments, view exciting demonstrations and have their questions answered by an OMSI educator in a personalized setting. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 8. Looking for more […]
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Mixing It Up- Nature of Matter
Explore how atoms and molecules pack together to make up matter, the “stuff” of the universe, with fizzing solutions, DIY batteries, starch slime and more. Students complete up to six hands-on experiments, view exciting demonstrations and have their questions answered by an OMSI educator in a personalized setting. This program is specifically designed for grades […]
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Paper Circuits
Science and art collide when you combine conductive tape, batteries, and tiny LEDs into one-of-a-kind creations. Paper Circuits dives into the basics of electric circuits. Students will engage in the Engineering Design process to create artwork that lights up. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick […]
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Physics of Survival
Shipwrecked! You and your crew are trapped on a deserted island. Using physics knowledge and supplies left behind from the ship, students will work in groups to build a circuit to power a light source and signal device, use magnets to create a functioning compass, and construct a life raft out of scraps to try […]
science skills and core concepts
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Roller Coaster Physics
OMSI needs your help to design our new theme park! Students will be introduced to conservation of energy and discuss the difference between potential and kinetic energy. They will work in groups to create a fun and safe roller coaster model using their knowledge and a little imagination – with some help from gravity. This […]
science skills and core concepts
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Marshmallow Spacesuit
Can you help us send a marshmallow to space? Students learn about what it takes to make a space suit and why people need to wear them, and then work together to design one of their very own to protect a marshmallow astronaut from the vacuum of space! This program is specifically designed for grades […]
science skills and core concepts
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Solar Energy
Students learn about solar energy and experiment with small solar panels to generate electricity. Working together in teams, they build circuits with led light bulbs, switches, and buzzers. 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 […]
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Wind Power
What is renewable energy? How can we harness wind power for a sustainable future? Students try out engineering skills by experimenting with small model wind turbines. 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 […]
science skills and core concepts
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