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Light Bright!
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: Pre-K–K
PROGRAM: classroom
Light and shadow, heat and chill. Young scientists will investigate the phenomenon of our sun’s effect on the seasons, weather, and life on Earth. Students will also experiment with the effects of illumination on shadows and become artists of light.
ACOSS: K: 2, 9, 10
Science Tales
DISCIPLINE: Life Science, Literature
Grades: Pre-K–K
PROGRAM: classroom
Budding scholars enter the world of science through beloved children’s literature, brought to life through songs, games, and fun experiments.
ACOSS: K: 3, 6, 7
Liquid Lab
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: K-1
PROGRAM: classroom
What is a liquid? How does it differ from a solid or gas? Students explore the properties of liquids, including cohesion and density.
ACOSS: K: 1; Grade 1: 1, 2
Fantastic 4 Dinosaurs
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
Grades: K-1
PROGRAM: classroom
Learn about these mighty creatures of the Mesozoic: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Apatosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus.
ACOSS: K: 6; Grade 1: 1, 4, 6
Marvels of Magnets
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: K-1
PROGRAM: classroom
What’s the big attraction to magnets? Why are some magnets stronger than others? Learn about electromagnets and more!
ACOSS: K: 5; Grade 1: 2
Stardome: Constellations
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
Grades: K–8
PROGRAM: classroom
The entire class will crawl into our inflatable indoor planetarium to learn about the solar system and constellations.
ACOSS: Grade 1: 11; Grade 2: 11; Grade 3: 14;
Grade 4: 8, 9, 10; Grade 5: 11; Grade 6: 9, 10, 11
Three-Ring Science Show
DISCIPLINES: Physical Science, Chemistry
Grades: K–8
PROGRAM: assembly or classroom
Step right up for our science circus assembly show! Explore the wonders of liquid nitrogen, the power of explosions, and the shocking world of electricity.
ACOSS: K: 1; Grade 1: 2, 3; Grade 2: 1; Grade 3: 2;
Grade 4: 1; Grade 5: 1, 4; Grade 8: 7, 10, 11
Amazing Animals
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Grades: K–8
PROGRAM: classroom
Invite our awesome animals into your classroom. Their unique habits and characteristics will captivate students.
ACOSS: K: 6, 7; Grade 1: 1, 4; Grade 2: 6; Grade 3: 8;
Grade 4: 5, 6; Grade 5: 9; Grade 7: 1, 6
Body Works
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Grades: 1–2
PROGRAM: classroom
What happens inside your body when you do a physical activity? Discover how your heart, lungs, and blood keep your body working and what role a balanced diet plays in all this.
ACOSS: Grade 1: 5
African-Americans in Science
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: 2–5
PROGRAM: classroom
Chemistry, biology, physics, geography, and more! Learn about the contributions of African-American scientists to modern science and innovation.
ACOSS: Grade 2: 1; Grade 3: 2, 8; Grade 4: 3, 5, 6;
Grade 5: 1, 4, 8
Enlightening Electricity
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: 2–6
PROGRAM: assembly or classroom
What’s the difference between a conductor and an insulator? How does a circuit work? Students will learn the difference between static and current electricity and so much more.
ACOSS: Grade 4: 1
Razzle Dazzle Chemistry
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: 2–6
PROGRAM: assembly or classroom
Explosions! Brilliant bubbles! Fascinating experiments teach students physical and chemical changes in matter.
ACOSS: Grade 2: 1; Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1, 3, 4
Science of Magic
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: 3–6
PROGRAM: classroom
Abracadabra, hocus pocus, poof! Explore the science behind magic. Wave your wand and learn tricks of your own to impress and surprise your friends. No rabbit required.
ACOSS: Grade 3: 1, 2; Grade 5: 1, 3
Science with a Bang!
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: 3–8
PROGRAM: assembly or classroom
Heat up the classroom as we explore the science of combustion. Students get fired up about science with a series of experiments that demonstrate the differences between explosions and combustion, the elements of the combustion triangle and some unexpected materials that make good fuels.
ACOSS: Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1, 4; Grade 8: 7
Really Cool Science
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Grades: 3–8
PROGRAM: assembly or classroom
Chill out with some really cool solids, liquids, and gases, and witness amazing transformations as objects are subjected to temperature extremes.
ACOSS: Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 4; Grade 8: 7
A World in Motion
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Grades 4–5: Jet Toy Activity
Grades 6–8: Glider Activity
PROGRAM: classroom
LENGTH: 1 HOUR
Designed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), A World In Motion (AWIM) is an innovative, hands-on physical science activity with fun and challenge as the two main ingredients. AWIM makes math and science exciting by bringing authentic engineering design challenges to your classroom.
ACOSS: Grade 4: 4; Grade 5: 4;
Grade 8: 1, 7, 8, 10
Rocks & Minerals
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
Grades: 4–8
PROGRAM: classroom
Smell, scratch, and even taste! Aspiring geologists will perform various tests in order to identify minerals and classify rocks.
ACOSS: Grade 6: 2
Environmental Explorations
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Grades: 1–2
PROGRAM: classroom
Explore how people use the world around them and learn how to help protect the environments that we share with other living things!
ACOSS: Grade 1: 4; Grade 2: 5, 6
Plant Power
DISCIPLINES: Physical Science, Life Science
Grades: 3–5
PROGRAM: classroom
Explore the role of plants in our lives and in the environment and learn how we can treat them right!
ACOSS: Grade 3: 3, 7, 10, 13; Grade 4: 5; Grade 5: 7, 9, 10
Biome Breakdown
DISCIPLINES: Earth and Space Science, Life Science
Grades: 6–8
PROGRAM: classroom
Why are some areas deserts and others rainforests? Discover the science behind biomes, and explore the features of our own place on the globe!
ACOSS: Grade 6: 3, 7; Grade 7: 1, 5–7
Detective H2O
DISCIPLINES: Biology, Aqua Science, Environmental Science
Grades: 9–12
PROGRAM: classroom
The water’s just fine! Or is it? Water can hold many secrets. Use scientific tests to look for clues about our liquid environment’s health.
ACOSS: Biology: 14, 15;
Aqua Science: 3, 4, 5;
Environmental Science: 1, 5, 6, 8, 12
Family Science Night
Promote parent participation and stimulate young minds when your school hosts a McWane Science Center Family Science Night. These exciting and educational programs are perfect as a stand-alone event or tied in with a parent PTA or PTO night. Family Science Night includes two hours of hands-on science that’s fun for kids as well as parents and teachers.
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
Science Festival, Crime Scene Investigations, Environmental Explorations, Aquatic Adventures, or Space Exploration
Grades: K–2 or 3–5
Capacity: 200
Fee: $400
Requirements: 15–20 adult volunteers to help facilitate the activities. A required training for these volunteers will be held 45 minutes prior to the event.
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