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
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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
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Participant Pricing
- Pricing: $115 per hands-on program
- For in-person programs: $1/mile (first 30 miles free)
Hands-on Programs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.