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.

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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: $115 per hands-on program
    • For in-person programs:  $1/mile (first 30 miles free)

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.

Request Science on the Go

To request Science on the Go for your classroom, please complete the online form. If you have general questions, you may contact Exploration Place at (316) 660‑0600.

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