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Nature Series
How do plants grow and why are pollinators so important? How does food go from the ground to the grocery store? Why does it all matter? In this 5-week program, students will learn about important components of ecosystems and how they are connected. This program is specifically designed for grades 1 through 3. Looking for […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
What's the Matter?
Students experience hot ice, floating fog and exploding liquid to explore the states of matter, their properties, and how they change from one form to another (and back again). Your class will have a gas! OMSI’s stage programs bring concepts to life with thought-provoking demonstrations and audience participation. This show occurs in OMSI’s Auditorium on […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Mixing It Up- Environmental Chemistry
Scientists are in a race to save the Earth. Explore the chemistry of water, land and air. 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 […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Phenomenal Applied Physics Series
Physics is everywhere and it’s all about how we use it! Join us in this series as we use our knowledge of the forces of nature to build and design circuits made with paper, roller coasters, and space suits. This program is specifically designed for grades 5 through 6. Looking for more information? Explore quick […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Microscope Series
Students will explore the concept of optics and magnification as they investigate the things that can only be seen under a microscope! Through hands-on specimen collection and observation, students will gain laboratory skills and learn different sample preparation methods. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 4. Looking for more information? Explore quick […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Lights, Camera, Reaction!
This show has it all—solutions that instantly change color, giant piles of foam, great balls of fire and more! Your students will see a variety of types of chemical reactions and learn how to recognize when chemical reactions are happening. OMSI’s stage programs bring concepts to life with thought-provoking demonstrations and audience participation. This show […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Engineering for Earthquakes
How do seismic waves travel through the Earth? Using walls built with nuts, bolts, and popsicle sticks, students will engineer their walls to resist earthquakes. The class will discuss why engineering and retrofitting buildings for earthquakes is important. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Dive: The Science of Submarines
Learn the basics of density and buoyancy through a series of hands-on engineering challenges. Students will explore how submarines are designed to dive and climb through the water by changing their density. Combine this program with a submarine tour during your field trip. This lab occurs in Classroom 1, not onboard the USS Blueback. This […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Traveling Education Programs
OMSI Traveling Education Programs bring the joy of learning on the road and directly to your school, community organization, or other indoor outing! Topics range in subject material and includes over 30 classroom lab programs, 5 large scale assembly programs, a portable planetarium dome, and 12+ tables full of Science Festival brain-teasers! Traveling Education Programs […]
science skills and core concepts
community family events, program at your site
Submarine Overnights
Time to get out of the classroom and into OMSI for learning and fun! A Submarine Overnight includes four exhibit halls, programming, breakfast, and more! Experience what it’s like to live on a submarine, explore the torpedo room, peer through a periscope, and sleep in the crew’s quarters. Learn about density and buoyancy as you […]
science skills and core concepts
overnight programs at the museum