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Pit Crews
After building their own cars, students alter their designs to complete a series of impressive challenges. Topics include engineering and design. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 5. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our travel programs map to see when we will be in your […]
design and industry science
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Hunters of the Sky
Get a bird’s-eye view of how hawks, owls and eagles survive in the wild. Students learn about special adaptations such as “silent flight” and how birds of prey see and hunt. They will also discover what owls have for midnight snacks as they dissect owl pellets and take home their findings. Topics include adaptations, anatomy, […]
people and place
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Move Your Self
Get your class moving and shaking while investigating the effects of exercise on the human body. Students explore the benefits and science behind exercise. Room requirements: A large room, such as a multipurpose room or gym. Topics include physical fitness, biology and health. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 5. Looking for […]
people and place, science skills and core concepts
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Microscopic Zoo
What amazing creatures live in a single drop of pond water? Students learn to prepare slides and zoom in on microscopic wonders like the stinging tentacles of a pint-size predator and the beating heart of a tiny, translucent crustacean. This program teaches microscope skills and gives insight into an incredible microscopic world. Topics include animal […]
people and place, science skills and core concepts
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Jolts, Volts, and Wires
Electrifying activities get students charged! Students study the nature of electricity by engineering circuits using generators, batteries, bulbs, motors and more. Topics include generation and transmission of electricity, safety, conductivity and circuits. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our […]
design and industry science, science skills and core concepts
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Kiddie Chemistry
In this introduction to basic chemistry, young students study mixtures and chemical reactions involving changes in color, temperature and states of matter. They’ll watch solutions change right before their eyes! Topics include chemical reactions, mixtures, chemical safety, gases, liquids and solids. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 3. Looking for more information? […]
science skills and core concepts
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Marvelous Magnets
What’s the attraction? Students explore the wonders of magnetic forces and discover how magnets attract and repel. They levitate a paperclip, confuse a compass and investigate other magnetic marvels. Topics include magnetism, attraction, repulsion and physics. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 2. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our […]
science skills and core concepts
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Investigating Chemistry
Chemicals are like people—no two are exactly alike! In this class, students become chemical detectives, investigating “mystery chemicals” and identifying them based on their unique properties, ranging from solubility to flammability. This chemical exploration emphasizes problem-solving techniques and laboratory safety skills. Topics include chemical reactions, changes in state, chemical safety and properties of compounds. This […]
science skills and core concepts
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Electrifying Science
Itty bitty electrons are on the move, and it’s amazing what they can do! We’ll explore the wacky world of electrostatics, learn how renewable technologies like wind turbines and solar cells can power our cities, and witness the awesome power of a high voltage current. Topics include electrostatics, electrical currents, renewable energy, and safety. This […]
people and place, science skills and core concepts
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The Sound of Science
Young children love to pluck, strum, whistle and wiggle in this fun-filled musical class. Students experiment with unusual instruments to find out how waves and vibrations create all kinds of sounds—high and low, loud and soft—and how those sounds reach our ears. Topics include ear anatomy, sound waves and vibration. This program is specifically designed […]
people and place, sensory exploration
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