Science On The Go Through Exploration Place 2

Science On The GoBring Our Captivating Activities Into the Classroom

Bring Exploration Place to your classroom with fun in-person and virtual programs that inspire an interest in STEM! Engage your learners with hands-on science activities on a variety of topics, including life science, physics, outer space and more. All programs are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards.

Science on the Go With Exploration Place

  • Class Details

    • Maximum of 25 learners per program, plus teachers
    • Includes materials for up to 25 learners to participate
    • Includes local delivery of materials for virtual programs, although shipping is not included
  • Participant Pricing

    • Pricing: $125 per hands-on program
    • For in-person programs:  $1/mile (first 30 miles free)

    Pricing and mileage is subject to change.

Hands-on Programs

  • Kindergarten

    • Animal Engineers – Identify and explore how animals and plants use unique structures to survive. LS1.A
    • Rolling, Rolling, Rolling – Construct and test a maze to change the speed and direction of a ball. K-PS2-2
  • 1st Grade

    • Hoop Glider – Test sizes and shapes to see which glide the furthest. K-2-ETS1-2
    • Vibration Station – Make matter move and travel across distances with sound. 1-PS4-1; 1-PS4-4
  • 2nd Grader

    • Camouflage – Become a predator and learn different techniques used to try to catch prey. 3-LS3-1
    • Hoop Glider – Test sizes and shapes to see which glide the furthest. K-2-ETS1-2
  • 3rd Grade

    • Aye-Aye Adaptations – Travel to Madagascar and meet an interesting primate who survives on grubs. 3-LS3-1
    • Pipeline Pressure – Put together a pipeline following specific criteria. 3-5-ETS1-1
  • 4th Grade

    • Oil Spill – Test ways to remove oil from water and feathers. 4-ESS3-1
    • Pipeline Pressure – Put together a pipeline following specific criteria. 3-5-ETS1-1
  • 5th Grade

    • Mix It, Measure It, Heat It Up – Examine the system of a few “hot” chemical reactions as you measure and mix. 5-PS1-2
    • Pipeline Pressure – Put together a pipeline following specific criteria. 3-5-ETS1-1
  • 6th-8th Grade

    • Amazing Anatomy: Dissect a brain, shark, or squid to examine anatomy and function. (A $5 lab fee per student for hands-on dissections applies.)
    • So Excited! Just Can’t Hide It: Chemical materials will reveal their identity when set afire in a “flame test.”
    • Stars and Spectroscopy: Follow NASA techniques to see how stars and other space objects are identified using light.