McWane Science Center is excited to share a selection of fun and engaging science activities you can do with your kids (of all ages!) from the comfort of your own home.
Please browse the selection of home experiments below, all available for you to download, print, and use freely.
We would love to hear and see what you are doing to keep busy. Email us at stories@mcwane.org and don’t forget to tag McWane Science Center when sharing your Stay Home Science expirements on Instagram and Facebook!
McWane Science Center is taking our educational programs and demonstrations online!
Whether you are teaching on campus, in a virtual classroom, or at home, these science lessons offer a unique, interactive opportunity to engage your students in science. These science lessons are a great fit for virtual classrooms, on-campus learning, or homeschooling.
Virtual learning will be available in multiple formats, Digital Workshops, Live Streams, and On-Demand Videos! For more information about booking a program, contact Lawrence Cooper at lcooper@mcwane.org.
Itty Bitty Magic City is excited to offer daily programming and special classes that focus on science, movement, and creative and constructive play.
Itty Bitty Magic City is excited to offer programming and special classes that focus on science, movement, and creative and constructive play. Join us daily for educational programming like Little Labs and Science in the City! See our program descriptions and a link to our monthly calendar to plan your visit. These programs are free and open to all visitors.
Little Lab programs are 20-30 minute of hands on activities that allow your child to experience “STEAM.” “STEAM” is the foundation of learning and stands for learning through science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Little Lab Program Descriptions
Curiosity Cart programs are short 2-3-minute teaching activities that are presented on the floor of IBMC throughout each day. Times vary. Activities range from seasonal activities to favorites such as making slime, mini reactions, static electricity, weather bottles, magnets, or sink and float activities.
This guide will serve to assist you and your class in getting the most out of your visit to the Itty Bitty Magic City. It is a collection of questions, ideas, and activities that can be used to foster children’s exploratory thinking and connect the educational themes found in the Itty Bitty Magic City to your curriculum before, during, and after your visit.
Our programs support your curriculum and meet the Alabama Course of Study Standards (ACOSS) and National Science Education Standards (NSES). McWane Science Center makes science exciting and inspires exploration in each of the young minds that enter our doors.
Help us continue our mission by booking a field trip and becoming our partner in changing lives through science and wonder.
The goal of the McWane Educator Advisory Committee is to foster collaboration and learning among teachers and be an advocate for McWane’s mission to spark wonder and curiosity about our world through hands-on science.
Educator Advisory Committee members will:
1. Be involved in evaluating, piloting and developing educational programs produced by McWane’s Education Department.
2. Help connect McWane’s education programs to state standards and the needs of classroom teachers.
3. Be willing to serve on the advisory committee for a 2-year term.
4. Receive one free McWane on the Go classroom program during the school year.
5. Receive a one-year family membership to McWane Science Center.
6. Meet three times per year at the Museum.
Application deadline: September 6, 2019
Notification: September 13, 2019
The Educator Advisory Committee is open to all classroom teachers, Pre-K to 12th grade, informal educators with teaching experience, and community representatives working directly with children ages 0-18 years.
Applications must be received by McWane Science Center no later than Friday, September 6, 2019.
For an up-to-date guide on educational resources available at the McWane Science Center, please see our current Resource Directory (PDF).
If your school or organization requires a copy of this form, you can download a certified copy of McWane Science Center’s Affidavit and Memorandum of Understanding for E-Verify.
Can’t come to McWane? Order science to go!
McWane on the Move provides hands-on, interactive programs that meet or supplement curriculum objectives and spark students’ scientific curiosity. Our programs are perfect for classrooms, assembly programs, libraries and community events.
Questions? Email us!
McWane Science Center’s Education Scholarship Fund can be utilized to assist with the cost of field trips and outreach programs. Funds are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis for Title I and other qualifying schools and organizations in Alabama. To see if your school or organization is eligible, please fill out the application and our scholarship administrator or reservation specialist will contact you.
Mileage charge of 51 cents/mile applies to ALL Alabama counties except Jefferson or Shelby.
*Add-on programs must be same as original program, scheduled for same day and location. Student maximum of original program applies to all discounted add-on programs.
McWane Science Center is committed to making each field trip the most worthwhile experience for you and your students. Every one of McWane Science Center’s programs is aligned with the Alabama Course of Study Standards as well as the National Science Education Standards.
The Field Trip Guide includes a list of upcoming exhibits, IMAX films and educational programs for the 2020-21 school year. It is designed to assist you in planning a field trip to McWane Science Center and learn about the educational adventures that are waiting for your class next year at McWane Science Center.
The McWane Resource Directory is your one-stop shop for planning your science learning adventures! Read about everything McWane Science Center has to offer in science education, exhibits, special programming, and events.
Please complete the request form to begin scheduling your field trip. Afterwards, a reservation specialists will send you a confirmation e-mail to confirm your trip. If you have any questions, please e-mail our reservations department at reservations@mcwane.org.
McWane Science Center’s Education Scholarship Fund can be utilized to assist with the cost of field trips and outreach programs. Funds are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis for Title I and other qualifying schools and organizations in Alabama. McWane Science Center’s Education Scholarship Fund will cover the cost of admission into the Adventure Halls for students, as well as an optional education program (subject to availability). Education Scholarship Funds will NOT cover transportation, parking, bus costs and other McWane Science Center options such as IMAX films, group lunches, concessions, etc. To see if your school or organization is eligible, please fill out the application and our scholarship administrator or reservation specialist will contact you.
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