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Ancient Egypt Gallery
The Ptolemaic period (323–30 BC) comes to life in the Ancient Egypt Gallery. Students learn about the ancient Egyptians’ civilization, beliefs, and customs, along with how these people interacted with their Greek and Roman neighbors. Enter a recreated tomb which houses an authentic 2,300-year-old mummy, and learn how modern technology revealed some of this mummy’s secrets.
Program Type: Guided Explorations, Guided Tours Subject: Science as Inquiry, History & Social Studies, English & Language Arts
Cost: Guided Tour: $1.25 per student & chaperone; Guided Investigation: $4.75 per student & chaperone
Bright Light
In this illuminating exploration of light and color, students make exciting discoveries as they experiment with lasers, diffraction glasses, and giant water prisms. Through real-life applications, the scientific concepts of refraction, diffraction, and reflection are illustrated with engaging educational activities related to spectrum analysis and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Program Type: Classes Subject: Science as Inquiry, Physical Science
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Circuit Circus
Students become energized as they form a human circuit, experiment with conductors and insulators, and construct various types of circuits. Scientific inquiry, problem solving, and cooperative learning engage students in this electrifying educational experience!
Program Type: Classes Subject: Science as Inquiry, Physical Science
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Dinosaurs Alive!
See the earliest creatures of the Triassic period to the monsters of the Cretaceous in this life-sized, fulldome presentation. Join some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. Realistic and scientifically accurate computer-generated animation brings dinosaurs back to life in a big way. Dinosaurs Alive! is narrated by Michael Douglas.
Program Type: Planetarium Shows Subject: Science as Inquiry, Life Science, Physical Science, History & Social Studies, Earth & Space Science, Science & the Environment
Cost: $6.50 per student & chaperone
Dream Big: Engineering Our World
Travel through Earth’s greatest man-made wonders and discover the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small.
Program Type: Planetarium Shows Subject: Math, Science as Inquiry, Physical Science, Science & the Environment
Cost: $6.50 per student & chaperone
Engineering Encounters
Through bridge-building activities, students gain a new appreciation for the relevance of civil engineering and design in their daily lives. Creative problem solving strategies motivate aspiring engineers to explore concepts such as force, balance, and stability.
Program Type: Classes Subject: Science as Inquiry, Physical Science
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Exploring Ecosystems
Budding environmental scientists will investigate unique animal adaptations as well as food chains, food webs, and other factors that influence organisms in their various habitats. Students explore our local ecosystem using a video microscope and an interactive wetlands model. This class requires the participation of at least four chaperones willing to serve as “environmental assistants”!
Program Type: Classes Subject: Science as Inquiry, Life Science
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Flight of the Butterflies
Follow the monarchs’ perilous journey, join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico, and discover the compelling true story of an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret hideaway in this beautiful scientific adventure.
Program Type: Planetarium Shows Subject: Science as Inquiry, Life Science, History & Social Studies, Science & the Environment
Cost: $6.50 per student & chaperone
Mystery Crime Lab
Junior Forensic Scientists investigate and analyze the evidence at a staged crime scene to solve a mystery. Students experiment with blood typing; chromatography; fingerprinting; and other interdisciplinary, inquiry-based activities. This class requires the participation of at least six chaperones willing to serve as “forensic assistants”!
Program Type: Classes Subject: Science as Inquiry, English & Language Arts
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone
Radial Symmetry
Students are introduced to traditions in art exemplifying radial design. Memorable hands-on activities reinforce mathematical concepts and encourage students to visualize and predict reflective patterns. For the culminating project, each student builds a kaleidoscope to take back to school.
Program Type: Classes Subject: Art, Math, Science as Inquiry
Cost: $6.75 per student & chaperone