School Program Guide 2016Aligned with Connecticut Common Core State Teaching Standards and NGSS

NASA in the hands of a fifth-grader? Absolutely!

Customizable Programs

Single Class to District-Wide

Multiple BookingDiscounts

STEM Learning

Our Site or Yours

Discovery Museum’s Challenger Learning Center — a mockspace station and mission control simulation environment— promotes awareness of how technologies make spaceexploration possible.

The simulation creates a cooperative learning atmosphere underscored by teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. Embedded throughout the

simulations are opportunities for students to apply

the skills they have learned in the classroom.

$375/Mission Book 2 Same-Day Missions, Get A Free Digital Planetarium Show

State-of-the-art Challenger Center “missions” bolster classroom curriculum and skillsets

Education Staff

Lynn Harris OlinsDirector of Education olins@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x121

David MestreDirector of Space Science Education mestre@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x118

Danielle LaChanceInstructorlachance@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x136

Sarah TroppEducatortropp@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x114

Robin KellerEducation Administratorkeller@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x117

Group Reservations/Planning Your Visit

Fees Summary

Museum Outreach

Henry B. duPont III Planetarium

Challenger Learning Center

Learning Labs by Grade Level

Demonstrations by Grade Level

Additional Programming

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Can’t come to Discovery? Our Travelling Science programs can come to you!

Programs can be custom-tailored to fit curriculum needs.Design your own day around a topic or theme.Multiple same-day program booking discounts available.

Our educators and Museum staff are ready to provide you and your students with thevery best educational enrichment programs available. Challenger Mission educators areNASA-trained and lead realistic, communication-based simulation experiences toachieve a unique, cooperative learning atmosphere.

Multiple programs, booked for the same group and visit, are often available at a discounted rate. Many group leaders design a Custom Day by selecting from the widevariety of science offerings available. Plan now so that your group may join the thousandsof students participating in Museum programs this year.

Not sure what you want? Don't worry. Museum schedulers are available to help you cre-ate a top quality experience for your students. Please have the following informationready when you call:

• Date of your visit: Our schedule fills up quickly, so please list alternative dates.

• The title of the program(s) your class will participate in.

• Address and phone numbers of the school and teacher, and email.

• Group size: students/chaperones (one chaperone per 10 students required).

• Grade Level(s) and number of students per grade level.

• Contact: The person who will lead the class visit to the Museum. A telephone number will be requested.

• Special Needs for the class or individual students.

Call early to reserve your schedule of activities (203-372-3521 x117). If you wish to includea visit to the galleries, order goodie bags from the Museum Store or use the dining facilities,please inform the scheduler.

SAMPLE CUSTOM DAY FORMAT

9:20 Arrival/ Check-in

9:30 – 10:15 Science Demo or Planetarium Show

10:15 – 11:30 Science Learning Lab

11:30 – 12:00 Lunch

12:00 – 1:15 Hands-On Galleries

1:30 Depart

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The Museum's education staff will come to your school with exciting participatory programs! We know that youcan't always bring your class to The Discovery Museum, so we've figured out how to bring Travelling Science to you!

LEARNING LABS Excite and motivate your students with hands-on science laboratory programs. Custom programs may be designed

to fit your curriculum. Please call 203-372-3521 x117 for details.

ScIENcE DEmoNStRAtIoNS Many of our most popular demonstrations, covering topics like electricity, chemistry and space, are

available on an outreach basis. All you need to do is provide the audience and a space, and we'll do the rest! For even more excitement,

pair one of our demonstrations with a science lab and make the most out of our visit to your school.

Travelling ScienceSave on bus fees and travel time as we bring interactive science learning to you!

For all reservations call (203) 372-3521 x 117

Reservation Procedures Group reservations must be made atleast 3 weeks in advance. Written confirmation will be sent by email orfax. Please review the confirmation information. Payment or purchaseorder should be sent at least 2 weeks before your scheduled visit. Reser-vations are NOT guaranteed without receipt of FULL payment or pur-chase order. Any changes should be called in to the Education Office at203-372-3521x117. Groups will be charged for al l students reserved onthe confirmation/ invoice at the time your visit. Any headcount changesmust be called into the Education Office no later than 48 hours prior toyour visit. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time forcheck in. Late arrivals will receive shortened programs. Please call if youwill be more than 20 minutes late.

Chaperones: Chaperones are required for museum visits in the ratioof 10:1 for Grades K and up; pre-school groups the ratio of 5:1; admissionis free for the required chaperones. Additional chaperones will becharged the rate of $7.00/person. All chaperones must be over the ageof 18. Group leaders are responsible for the actions of their group at TheDiscovery Museum. Teachers as well as all other adults are consideredchaperones.

Payment Procedures: Program fees can be paid by check or majorcredit card. Invoices will be issued to organizations who supply a validpurchase order. Purchase orders should reference the date of visit, reser-vation number, program description and should be sent directly to theEducation Office at least 2 weeks before the program date. Please makeall checks or money orders payable to The Discovery Museum. If youwould like to pay by credit card, please call our reception desk at 203-372-3521 x125.

CancellationPolicy: Groups willbe charged for all stu-dents reserved on theconfirmation at the timeof your visit. Any changesMUST be called into the Educa-tion Office no later than 48 hours prior toyour visit to avoid unwanted charges. Refunds for reduced headcountswill only be issued if 48-hour notice of change is given. Refunds are issuedif your school or the Museum is closed or has a delayed opening due tobad weather. Cancellations without proper notice are not refundable. Ifa refund is issued, a $15.00 processing fee will be charged, or you maychoose to receive a gift certificate without a fee to be used for a future visit.

Weather Concerns: If you must cancel your visit due to inclementweather, please contact us as soon as possible at 203-372-3521 x117 andleave a message if after hours. Refunds are issued if your school or theMuseum is closed or has a delayed opening due to bad weather.

Eating Facilities: The Museum’s Dining Court is available to groupsby advanced booking only. To ensure that all groups can use the DiningCourt, please be prompt in taking your lunch and encourage your stu-dents to keep the area clean for others. The Museum does NOT supplyrefrigeration for lunches. The following guidelines will help with yourplanning:

• Lunch bookings are available in 30-minute blocks• Bag lunches must be placed in boxes or large bags• Picnic grounds available in warm months

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General OfferingsADMISSION WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGAdmission fee is included when groups book any educational program(s). Programs can often be combined for additional dis-counts.

PLANETARIUMPlease call for information and pricing on custom shows.

Special Reserved Shows • Grades PK – Adult • 30 – 45 minutes

Digital Shows - $140 minimum fee for up to 20 students, add$7.00/student up to a maximum of 85.

Live Narrated Shows - $165 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $8.25/student up to a maximum of 100.

DEMONSTRATIONS Grades K – 8 • 45 minutes$140 minimum fee for up to 20 students, add $7.00/student up to amaximum of 90.

LEARNING LABS Grades K – 8 • 75 minutes$180 minimum fee for up to 20 students, add $9.00/student up to amaximum of 30. Classes in excess of 30 require an additional classroomand an additional minimum fee.

Challenger Learning CenterCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER Grades 5 – 12 • 2 hour missions

$375 minimum fee (regularly $500) for up to 25 students, add $20/student up to a maximum of 32. All participants must complete Challenger Training prior to Mission and arrive with completed crewmanifest. Include a Planetarium Show, Learning Lab, or ScienceDemonstration with your Challenger booking, and we will come toyour site prior to the visit and complete the crew manifest with yourstudents for an even more immersive experience!

Travelling ScienceFIRST DISCOvERy Preschool Science Programs • 45 minutes$185 minimum fee for up to 18 students. Add $10.50/student up to amaximum of 22. Classes in excess of 22 require an additional instructorand additional minimum fee.

LEARNING LABS Grades K – 8 • 60-75 minutes$225 minimum fee for up to 20 students. Add $11.25/student up to amaximum of 30. Classes in excess of 30 require an additional instructorand additional minimum fee.

DEMONSTRATIONS Grades K – 8 • 45 minutes$400 minimum fee. $150 fee for each additional same demonstrationwhich occurs at the same location on the same day.

Fee Summary

Enjoy special 2016 discounts as we launch our new Challenger Center missions with state-of-the-art technologies!

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Education Staff

Lynn Harris OlinsDirector of Education olins@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x121

David MestreManager of Space Science Education mestre@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x118

Danielle LaChanceInstructorlachance@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x136

Sarah TroppEducatortropp@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x114

Robin KellerEducation Administratorkeller@discoverymuseum.org(203) 372-3521 x117

DIGITAL SHOWS (Full Dome Projector)$140 minimum fee for up to 20 students, add $7.00/student up to amaximum of 85.

ONE WORLD, ONE Sky: BIG BIRD'S ADvENTUREGrades PK – 1Young audience members will be thrilled when they find themselveson Sesame Street with their famous friends, Big Bird and Elmo. The funbegins when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China and the threeof them take the audience on an exciting journey of discovery to learnabout the Sun, stars, and Big Dipper. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu blast off onan imaginary trip to the Moon and when they return home to Eartheveryone discovers that, no matter where we live, we all share the same sky.

THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULDGrades PK – 3Join Little Star, an average yellow star, as he searches for planets of hisown to warm and protect. Along the way he meets other stars, learnswhat makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to formclusters and galaxies. Little Star also learns about planets and our SolarSystem.

DAWN OF THE SPACE AGEGrades 4 – AdultThis film starts with the launch of Sputnik and includes important Russ-ian space history as well as the American Gemini, Apollo and Shuttleprograms. The show transports viewers to the International Space Sta-tion, the X-prize-winning private space ship and on to future Mars ex-ploration. Be immersed and overwhelmed by this most accurate historicreconstruction of Man's first steps into space. Who were these men and

women that took part in these dangerous, heroic endeavors? Witnesstheir drive, passion, and perseverance to explore, in this epic realisticallyanimated production.

TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASSGrades 4 – AdultJoin two teenage students at a local star party as they discover how thetelescope has helped us understand our place in the cosmos. Learn howtelescopes work and how the world's largest observatories use them toexplore the mysteries of the universe. Explore the Galilean Moons ofJupiter, Saturn's rings and the spiral structure of galaxies and learnabout the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens,Newton, Hubble and otherobservational explorers.

BACk TO THE MOON FOR GOODGrades 6 – AdultImmerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the his-toric Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately fundedinternational teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Learnabout the Moon’s resources and discover what humanity’s future on theMoon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen, Back to the Moon for Goodpresents the Google Lunar XPRIZE, and the personal stories of compe-tition and collaboration it inspires.

HUBBLE vISION 2Grades 5 – AdultThe Hubble Space Telescope provides an unprecedented window ofthe universe and has made astonishing discoveries, from nearby objectsin the solar system to the most distant galaxies at the limits of the ob-servable universe.

Henry B. duPont III PlanetariumNew shows are added regularly. Please check in for updates!

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Challenger is a visually exciting and state of the art educational experience.Goals are to:

• Engage and enhance student enthusiasm for science,

mathematics and technology

• Improve student problem solving skills

• Demonstrate the value of teamwork and communication

• Enhance creative and critical thinking abilities

LIvE NARRATED STAR SHOWS$165 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $8.25/student up to a maximum of100.

FOLLOWING THE MILky WAyGrades 3 – AdultWhy do we have day and night? What re-ally causes the seasons? How do the pat-terns of the stars change over time? Whatcan you expect to find in the nighttime skyon a cold winter eve or a warm summernight? The answers to these and manyother questions can be found in this in-formative planetarium show.

SkIES TONIGHT All AgesJoin our experts as they take you on a fan-tastic journey through the nighttime sky.The planets, the stars and the galaxyawait...coming to a dark sky near you.

CUSTOM SHOWAll AgesJoin our experts for a special plane-tarium show created around your selected content. Shows must be bookeda minimum of two weeks in advance, andthe Director of Space Education must beconsulted a minimum of four weeks priorto your show. Pricing dependent on con-tent and production.

• Grades 5 and above

• mission control center

• Space Station Simulator

• teacher training with NASA and

challenger center materials

• Pre- and Post-Visit curriculum

Enjoy special 2016 discounts as we launch ourChallenger Center with

new missions and state-of-the-art technologies!

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$375/Mission Book 2 Same-Day

Missions, Get A Free Digital Planetarium

Show

State-of-the-Art Challenger Center Launches November, 2015 with Special Group Pricing!

Pair yourChallenger Mission

with our Moon-focused Planetarium show, “Dawn of

the Space Age” or our “Fly Me ToThe Moon” Demonstration.

$500 minimum fee for up to 25 students, add $20/ student up to a maximum of 32.

Don't have enough students for a full mission?

Ask us about our mini-mission option!

Teacher training and classroom preparationwith NASA and Challenger Center materialsare necessary prior to visit. For more infor-mation, call 203-372-3521 x121.

MISSION TO THE MOON – GrADeS 5 AnD UP SPECIAL PRICEThe year is 2040 A.D. For the first time since the last Apollo mission in 1972, man re-turns to the Moon. The goal of the mission is to establish a permanent lunar basethat will allow the astronauts to: collect and analyze data about the space environ-ment and the Moon; study the feasibility for developing a self-sustaining off-planetsettlement; and create a stepping stone for manned planetary exploration.

vOyAGE TO MARS – GrADeS 6 AnD UP SPECIAL PRICEOur voyage begins in the year 2076 A.D. with a new crew of astronauts en-route tothe Red Planet. The purpose of their voyage is to replace the existing crew whichhas manned Mars Control for the last two years. Mars Control must safely guide theMars Transport Vehicle (MTV) into Martian orbit and to a safe landing. After arrivingon the Martian surface, the new crew will continue scientific exploration while over-coming emergencies and environmental variables, while gaining new insights intothe problems NASA scientists face. This information is vital to scientists and explorersfor a better understanding of the Red Planet.

EARTH ODySSEy – GrADeS 7 AnD UP SPECIAL PRICEOur newest mission takes place in a futuristic time when a major coronal mass ejec-tion (CME) causes a burst of solar winds to blast from the Sun toward Earth. TheCME damaged several key satellites and forced the immediate evacuation of thecrew on board the Space Station. As the team of scientists and engineers in MissionControl work to safely bring the crew back to Earth, they must also assess the damagedone on Earth from the CME. In addition, a replacement satellite will need to be as-sembled on board the spacecraft with guidance from Mission Control engineers.

MINI-NAUTS – GrADeS K – 2 COMING SPRING, 2016!How do astronauts get into outer space? Do they travel in a rocket ship or a spaceshuttle? How long does it take to get to the Moon? Mini-Nauts, our new interactivepint-sized space program, will soon be ready to blast off! This mini-voyage will beoffered Spring 2016; please check back for details.

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LEARNING LAB FEES $180 minimum fee for up to 20 students, add $9.00/studentup to a maximum of 30. Classes in excess of 30 require an additional classroom andan additional minimum fee.

CLICkET-y CRICkETS Have you ever heard a cricket sing? Your students will learn all about crickets, and whythey are important to our environment. Students will also have an opportunity to interact with our live crickets before working ona take-home project.

FIvE SENSESExplore the senses through an interactive story.Conduct an experiment for each one and recordobservations. See, hear, smell, taste, andtouch...your body will tell you oh so much!

FLOAT yOUR BOATYour students will learn about what sinks andfloats in this hands-on lab. Build a boat and learnwhat happens when you add too much cargo!

I WANT TO BE AN ASTRONAUT Learn how astronauts live and work in space.Learn about gravity and how rockets launch astronauts and cargo into space. Students willmake a twirly spacecraft and we will launch amini rocket in class.

SUPER STARS! Learn how our Sun is like the stars in the sky andhow different stars can be. Learn about the colors, sizes and lives of other stars. Each stu-dent will make a take-home star they can calltheir own.

TEETERING TOWERS We all know the story of the Three Little Pigs...each of them built their houses out of a differentmaterial. But we'll find out what would havehappened to their houses if an earthquake hadhit! In this workshop, we'll build towers out ofdifferent construction materials and test themon our earthquake shake table.

WIGGLy WORMSIn addition to being squiggly, worms are veryhelpful. Your students will learn that worms aresome of the best recyclers on the planet. Theywill have a chance to interact with worms andlearn how to create a worm composting bin. Foran additional fee, we will send you back toschool with your own classroom compostingbin, complete with a pound of red wigglers!

WILD WEATHER In this workshop, we'll begin with a story, andthen discuss the different seasons and theweather that surrounds us. We'll make some realclouds and experiment with ice before makinga take-home weather project.

Our preschool programs are designed to fit the learning style of preschool-aged children. Classes are taught in an inquiry-based, hands-on atmos-phere. Our objective is to bring out your preschoolers’ natural curiosity andincrease their understanding of the world around them.

Our programs are typically 45 minutes in length. All of our preschool pro-grams include a take-home project. each preschool group will receive anage-appropriate planetarium show at no additional charge.

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Science Learning Labs for KindergartenGrades K–9 Science Learning Labs

BUBBLES!Who knew that dish soap could have thismuch fun AND scienceinside of it? In a hands-on exploration lab, the children experiencethe magic of bubbles big and small while theyexplore some of the amazing properties ofsoap bubbles and films!

CONSTELLATIONSYour students will learn about the night skyin our planetarium, and then make constella-tions of their own. They will turn their constel-lation into a slide that can be projected ontothe ceiling -their very own planetarium!

Fee: $200 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $10/student up to a maximum of 25 stu-dents. Classes in excess of 25 students will re-quire an additional classroom and anadditional minimum fee. Includes a shortplanetarium show and a take-home flashlightfor each child.

FIvE SENSES Explore the senses through an interactivestory. Conduct an experiment for each oneand record observations. Construct a collage

to remind students how the brain works to help them experience their world. See, hear,smell, taste, and touch...your body will tell youoh so much!

GRAvITy GAMES Let the good times roll with this study of mar-bles, ramps, and gravity. Students will assem-ble marble tracks and learn to control thespeed and timing of a rolling marble.

MAGNETS!In a hands-on exploration lab, children be-come expert 'Magnetologists,' wielding theirmagnetic wands to explore the curious prop-erties of magnets and other materials. Then,inspired by a popular children's story, stu-dents put their knowledge to practical use asthey go on a fun-filled fishing expedition.

OvER THE MOON Your students will be over the moon as theylearn about our moon and study its phases.Join us in our fun and exciting interactivemoon activities. Each student will make a Dis-covery Museum Moonscope to take home.

SINk AND FLOAT!A wet and wacky workshop that involves stu-dents in the art and science of boat-building.Buoyancy and other water science conceptsare illustrated with stories, hands-on experi-ments and projects. Be prepared for an oceanof learning with this Kindergarten lab.

SOUND! A story about the science of sound sets thestage for this super (and noisy!) science learn-ing lab. In an exploration lab the childrenbuild an unusual noisemaker and instrumentsas well as other devices that they use to ex-plore the way things make noise. An excitingand interactive science demonstration fol-lows to help children examine how soundsare made, and why some sounds are loud andsome are quiet.

SPACE kIDS Things work just a little differently in spacethan here on earth. Students will hear a story,make a take-home toy, and learn how gravityaffects objects in space. Includes a look at ex-periments done by actual astronauts in space.

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Your young scientists can explore hands-on laboratory situations in our classrooms during these 75-minutes sessions. The wonder of discovery as well as cooperative learning techniques are emphasized. Some classes are available for multiple groups. Instruction will vary according to grade level.

Science Learning Labs for KindergartenLET IT SNOW The magic of snowflakes is revealed as your stu-dents learn the snow cycle, symmetry and pat-terns, and all about crystals. Students will makeit snow indoors, sort, graph, and make their ownsnowflake models to take home.

MySTIFyING MAGNETS Make magnets float in mid-air! Use special toolsto "see" a magnetic field. Unravel the mysteriesbehind the curious behavior of magnets.

MARvELOUS MINIBEASTSInsects, spiders, worms, and other minibeastsare perfect for teaching young students aboutthe process of growing and changing. Your stu-dents will have the chance to interact with ourlive minibeasts (crickets).

OCEANS OF AIR Did you know that we live at the bottom of anocean of air? Learn about air pressure, watervapor, condensation, and make a toy parachutewhile learning all about amazing air!

OvER THE MOON Your students will be over the moon as theylearn about our moon and study its phases. Joinus in our fun and exciting interactive moon ac-tivities. Each student will make a Moonscope totake home.

THE OWL'S DINNER Your students will think it's a 'hoot' to dissecttheir own owl pellet. They'll learn about owlhabitat and behavior, and will discover whattheir owl ate for dinner. Sorting the contents ofthe pellet will help them understand food webs.This lab is guaranteed to ruffle a few feathers!

Fee: $200 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $10/student up to a maximum of 25 stu-dents. Classes in excess of 25 students will re-quire an additional classroom and an additionalminimum fee.

POND LIFEEver wonder what lives in the ponds in our neighborhoods? Come along as we explore the plants and animals that live in and around ponds. Includes discussion of the frog life cycle.

POP & FIzz ROCkETSThese model rockets may not make it to theMoon, but they operate under the same prin-ciples as real rockets do. After this class yourstudents will definitely be 'lune-y' for learningmore about outer space.

THE RAINBOW CONNECTION Light up your students' imaginations in thisfun exploration of the properties of light.Where does light come from? What is it aboutlight that makes it possible for us to see? Ex-periment with reflection, refraction, the colorsof light, and more in this hands-on lab!

SATELLITE SALLyJoin Satellite Sally on her adventures aroundthe Earth and beyond. Learn how satelliteswork, how they move and what they do foryou.

SINk AND FLOAT SCIENCEWatch as your students dis-cover the secrets of sinkingand floating, and then applytheir newfound knowledgein this hands-on buoyancyworkshop.

SLIME-OLOGyIt's a slimy world out there.Join us in discovering the magicof polymers and exploring physi-cal changes. Each student will maketheir own batch of slime, and be able totake some home.

SOAPy SCIENCEStudents will experience a little bit of soapAND science through activities designed to re-veal some of the surprising properties of soapbubbles and films. Guaranteed to turn theminto Bubble-ologists!

SPACE kIDS Things work just a little differently in spacethan here on earth. Students will hear a story,make a take-home toy, and learn how gravityaffects objects in space. Includes a look at

experiments done by actual astronauts in space.

TAkING OUT THE TRASH Everyone talks about recycling, but

who really knows how it's done or why it matters? Students play a

recycling game, and get an introduction to the importance of protecting our environment.

UNDERSEA vOyAGETake an undersea voyage with your students.Learn about some of the science involved in div-ing deep in the ocean, and marvel at some of theanimals you might find along the way.

WORM COMPOSTING Worm what? Vermicomposting is a classroom-friendly, indoor, self-contained classroom systemthat turns paper and lunch waste into wormcompost, affectionately called 'black gold' bygardeners. Learn how a worm composter works,see one in action, and set one up to take back toschool with you.

Fee: $250 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $12.50/student up to a maximum of 30 students. Classes in excess of 30 students will

require an additional class-room and an additional

minimum fee. Feeincludes worm

bin, red wigglerworms, careand mainte-nance in-structions.

CHEMICAL MAGICHands-on experiments reveal the chemicalproperties of household substances. See thechanges and discover the scientific principles that cause them.

EGG DROP CHALLENGE Keep an egg safe on its 30-foot journey to theground? That's easy! It's the landing that can bemore difficult. Think your students are up to thechallenge? Find out in this free-falling workshop.

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITSStudents work cooperatively to explore basicprinciples of electricity. Witness the buzz gener-ated when the lighting of a bulb or the whir of amotor signals the solution to a problem. Seriesand parallel circuits are covered.

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ELECTROMAGNETS Join us as we go deeper into the world of electricity, and learn about electromagnets. Stu-dents will assemble electromagnets and a sim-ple motor, and find out how electromagnets areused in everyday life.

FLIGHT SCHOOLBasic principles of air and flight will be com-bined with a bit of aviation history and the latestaircraft design ideas to propel your student fromthe past into the future.

GREAT ROCkET DESIGN CHALLENGEGrade 5 Only. Compete in a design challenge tobid on a NASA rocket contract. Bid, budget sup-plies and materials, design and test a rocket.Students will work cooperatively using math,writing, engineering, and interpersonal skills todesign, construct, and test paper rockets thatlaunch on a high-powered air launcher.

Fee: $200 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $10.00/student up to a maximum of 30 students. Class is 90 minutes in length.

kITCHEN CHEMISTRyCan you think of a better way to learn about theproperties of matter, or to practice measure-ment skills, than to mix up a batch of slime? Joinus as we explore solids, liquids and gases. Stu-dents will love this and other fun chemicalmesses as they learn chemistry fundamentals.

LIGHT FANTASTIC Enlighten your students to the science of refrac-tion, reflection, absorption, and the spectrum oflight refraction, with a fun dose of visual illu-sions. Your students will see the light in this im-portant physical science concept.

MAy THE FORCE BE WITH yOULearn about forces and motions and how New-ton’s Laws of Motion work in the everydayworld.

MEASURE MANIA Students have a ball sharpening their estima-tion skills in Measure Mania! Then they verifythe true answers to those questions by using avariety of measurement tools and techniquesusing standard and non-standard units of measure.

MOON MANIALearn about lunar geology, the gravity of theMoon. Work with models of the Moon thatdemonstrate scale and relative distance to theEarth.

ORBITING OBjECTSLearn how satellites stay in orbit, how they workand how important they are to understandingour Earth and beyond.

POP & FIzz ROCkETSThese model rockets may not make it to theMoon, but they operate under the same prin-ciples as real rockets do. After this class yourstudents will definitely be 'lune-y' for learningmore about outer space.

ROCk SESSIONDiscover the world of rocks and minerals in this"down to earth" lab. Students will be intro-duced to basic kinds of rocks and perform sim-ple tests to sort and categorize them.

SCOPE IT OUTYour students will learn what happens to lightas it passes through a lens and then use thatknowledge to construct their own take-hometelescopes. Galileo would be proud.

Fee: $380 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $19.00/student up to a maximum of 30 stu-dents. Classes in excess of 30 students will re-quire an additional classroom and an additionalminimum fee. Fee includes telescopes.

SIMPLE MACHINESCrank up your students' understanding of howsimple machines make our lives easier as theyuse special models of machines, and then cre-ate blueprints for a Rube Goldberg- inspired in-vention using many simple machines.

SOUNDS ALIvE!Feel the good vibrations in this lively (andnoisy!) hands-on exploration. Students willlearn the buzz about the science of sound.

SOLAR SySTEM TO GO!Let us take your students on a journey throughthe solar system in this out-of-this-world ad-venture as they create a take-home model. Wepromise to point out all the sights along the way!

SqUID ANATOMyNot just calamari anymore! Explore theanatomy of one of the most fascinating oceancreatures. Students will study the basic externalanatomy of the squid as well as its major organsystems by dissecting an actual squid.

Fee: $240 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $12.00/student up to a maximum of 30 students.

SUNLIGHT, SHADOWS & SUNDIALS Students will have a better understanding ofthe relationship between the Sun and Earthafter they complete this timely workshop.

TOyS IN SPACENASA astronauts brought some toys on a spacemission to see how they worked in orbit. Nowyou can do these experiments here on Earthwith the same toys. Learning about physics hasnever been so much fun!

UNDERSEA vOyAGEDive! Dive! Dive deep into one of the most un-explored regions of the Universe... our oceans!Students will explore the zones of the ocean andlearn about how life finds a way to survive in oneof the most inhospitable places on our planet.Students will make a Cartesian diver to takehome with them.

WEATHER WATCHERS Bring the outdoors in with this engaging lab de-signed to get your students thinking about andobserving weather, without getting wet. Tem-perature, cloud formation, wind, and air pressure are all in the forecast.

WORM COMPOSTING Worm what? Vermicomposting is a classroom-friendly, indoor, self-contained classroom systemthat turns paper and lunch waste into wormcompost, affectionately called 'black gold' bygardeners. Learn how a worm composter works,see one in action, and set one up to take back toschool with you.

Fee: $250 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $12.50/student up to a maximum of 30 stu-dents. Classes in excess of 30 students will re-quire an additional classroom and an additionalminimum fee. Fee includes worm bin, red

wiggler worms, care and maintenance

instructions.

Grades 6–9 Science Learning Labs

ADvANCED EGG DROP Just like Egg Drop Challenge, only with morephysics and more challenging materials. Studentskeep an egg safe on its 30 foot journey to theground, then master the landing, which can bemuch more difficult. Are your students up to thechallenge? Find out in this free-falling workshop.

BLACk BOx CHALLENGE Using simple materials, create a "black box"device into which a marble will be dropped,designed to slow the marble's passagethrough the box to achieve the maximumdelay before the marble exits the box. Howslow can you go?

CLASSROOM ROCkETRy Students explore the basic principles of rocketdesign, trajectory, and propulsion using rocketsthat they make and launch in the classroom.

CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONSWhat is the greenhouse effect? How doesit affectour planet? What's all the talk about carbon? Findout the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comesto climate change, and what we do about it.

COLLISION COURSE Help save the Earth from certain doom from aNear Earth Asteroid on a collision course. Use-physics, geometry and an understanding offorces and motion to deflect the oncoming aster-oid in this simulation class.

DEEP SEA ACADEMyTake an undersea voyage with your students.Learn about some of the science involved in div-ing deep in the ocean, and marvel at some of theanimals you might find along the way.

DISCOvERy DNAStudents will build DNA models, and extract theDNA from wheat germ, as we explore the fasci-nating world of molecular genetics.

DISCOvERy CSI Students will examine fingerprints, match pow-ders, compare handwriting samples, and con-sider other clues as they try to figure out whocommitted the crime. ELECTROMAGNETS Students familiar with basic principles of electric-ity will explore the link between magnetism andelectricity by experimenting with electromag-nets and constructing a simple motor.

ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Bring out the da Vinci in your students with thiszany inventor's workshop. Student teams are as-signed a problem to be solved with a device theydesign and build using simple materials.

FOOD FACTORyHow does your body get energy from the foodyou eat? Students will eat up this lesson, as theydiscover how the body processes and stores pro-teins, carbohydrates and fats.

GREAT ROCkET DESIGN CHALLENGECompete in a design challenge to bid on a NASArocket contract. Bid, budget supplies and mate-rials, design and test a rocket. Students will workcooperatively using math, writing, engineering,and interpersonal skills to design, construct, andtest paper rockets that launch on a high-poweredair launcher.

Fee: $200 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $10.00/student up to a maximum of 30 students. Class is 90 minutes in length.

MOON MANIALearn about lunar geology, the gravity of the Moon. Work with models of the Moon that demonstrate scale andrelative distance to the Earth.

SATELLITE SCIENCELearn about orbital motion and the forces neces-sary to launch into space. Learn how satelliteswork and they help us understand the Earth andthe universe better.

SCOPE IT OUT Your students will learn what happens to light asit passes through a lens and then use that knowl-edge to construct their very own observing tele-scopes. Galileo would be proud!

Fee: $380 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $19.00/student up to a maximum of 30 stu-dents. Classes in excess of 30 students will requirean additional classroom and an additional mini-mum fee. Fee includes telescopes.

SHARk ANATOMyGet up close and personal with this legendarysea creature! Students will explore the externalanatomy of a small shark, as well as study itsmajor organ systems. Sharks are pre-dissectedand no cutting blades are used by students. Theyget a shark tooth to take home, too!

Fee: $300 minimum fee for up to 20 students, add$15/student up to maximum of 30 students.

SOLvE IT!Groups of students will be presented with a se-ries of challenging math and science problemsto solve. This activity stresses team work, prob-lem solving, and cooperation.

SUN TO H2 Your students will be a part of the solution to to-morrow's energy needs. We introduce the sci-ence and technology of solar and hydrogenpower while students assemble a photovoltaicarray, and generate hydrogen to run a model car.

SUNLIGHT, SHADOWS & SUNDIALSStudents will have a better understanding of therelationship between the Sun and Earth afterthey complete this timely workshop. Can bemodified for 5th grade.

UNDERSEA vOyAGEDive! Dive! Dive deep into one of the most unexplored regions of the universe... our oceans!Students will explore the zones of the ocean andlearn about how life finds a way to survive in oneof the most inhospitable places on our planet.Students will make a Cartesian diver to takehome with them.

WEATHER WATCHERS Bring the outdoors in with this engaging

lab designed to get your stu-dents thinking about and

observing weather, withoutgetting wet. Temperature,

cloud formation, wind, and airpressure are all in the forecast.

WIND POWER! What's the fastest growing energy resource in theUS right now? Wind energy! Surprised? Exciteyour students with some basic science and engi-neering principles while learning about emerg-ing technologies in alternate energy.

WORM COMPOSTING Worm what? Vermicomposting is a classroom-friendly, indoor, self-contained classroom systemthat turns paper and lunch waste into wormcompost, affectionately called 'black gold' by gar-deners. Learn how a worm composter works, seeone in action, and set one up to take back toschool with you.

Fee: $250 minimum fee for up to 20 students,add $12.50/student up to a maximum of 30 stu-dents. Classes in excess of 30 students will requirean additional classroom and an additional mini-mum fee. Fee includes worm bin, red wigglerworms, care and maintenance instructions.

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Science Demonstrations by Grade Levelexcite and motivate young minds with lively 45-minute participatory presentations. Stu-dents are actively involved with these dramatic and fun introductions to basic scienceconcepts. Learning objectives can be expanded and reinforced by pairing demonstra-tions with science learning labs or a planetarium show for a full-day program.

SCIENCE DEMONSTRATION FEES $140 minimum fee for up to 20 students, add$7.00/student up to a maximum of 90 students.

TRAvELLING DEMONSTRATION FEES Many of our demonstrations can be done in yourown auditorium. $400 minimum fee. $150 fee for each additional same demonstration atthe same location on the same day.

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Grades K–2 Science Demos Grades 3–5 Science

Demos

AIRWhat is air? Why do airplanes fly? Does air haveweight? Explore these and other topics like whycandles burn, super cold liquid "air" (nitrogen)and how hot air balloons work.

COLORLearn about primary and secondary colors. Mixcolors of light to make other colors. See a rain-bow, and explore colors we don't normally see,such as infrared and ultraviolet.

EARTH, SUN, & MOONUse everyday objects to explore the relative sizesand distances between the Earth, Sun, andMoon. Learn the how, what, and why of craters,eclipses, and phases of the Moon.

SIMPLER MACHINESExplore machines in our everyday lives. Relatesome common items, like a see-saw and slide, tohow machines make pushes and pulls easier andmore fun.

SOUND, SOUND ALL AROUNDListen and observe the connections between vi-brations and sound. Learn about pitch, volumeand transmission of sound.

CHEMISTRy Is it science or magic? You decide! In this demon-stration explore changes of state (solids to liq-uids, liquids to gases), mixtures, solutions, andchemical reactions.

ELECTRICITy How is electricity created? Discover the differ-ences between static and current electricity. Wit-ness the power of lightning bolts and light bulbsilluminated without wires. Learn about new anddifferent ways that electricity can be produced.

FLy ME TO THE MOONIntroduce your students to Moon/Earth differ-ences in size, gravity, surface features, and tem-perature, as well as NASA spin-offs and how wetravel to the Moon, in a high-energy presentationabout our nearest neighbor!

LIGHTLearn about the visible spectrum, as well as ul-traviolet and infrared light. Discover prisms,lasers, fiber optics, and polarized light.

MEASURE UP!Estimation and units of measure are the name ofthis game! Students love this game-show stylepresentation with heavy audience participation.The challenge is to estimate the mass, dimen-sions, volume, and number of a variety of ob-jects. Think “Price is Right” with units of measure.Students can never get too much reinforcementof these basic and vital concepts.

SIMPLE MACHINESExplore machines in our every day lives. Relatesome common items like a see-saw, slide andmerry-go-round to how machines make workeasier, quicker, and more fun.

SOUNDListen to observe the interaction of sound waves.Learn about pitch, volume, and the transmissionof sound. Watch as lasers, slinkies, and other de-vices demonstrate the concept of sound.

SPACEHow is the space environment different fromEarth? Discover what makes space extreme.Learn about air, gravity, temperature extremes,Earth, Sun and Moon and rocketry; even see aSpace Shuttle tile at work.

Science Demonstrations by Grade Level Grades 6 & Up Science Demos

ADvANCED CHEMISTRyIntroduce students to the science and applicationsof chemistry principles. Learn how mixtures, solu-tions and chemical reactions are found all around.More advanced content includes topics such as en-ergy transfer in reactions, chemo-luminescence andextreme states of matter.

ADvANCED ELECTRICITyIntroduce students to static and current electricity ina demonstration that is both shocking and engaging.Advanced concepts such as direct and alternatingcurrent, induction, electromagnetism and alternativeenergy are presented in an engaging way. Students

are sure to be dazzled with our high voltagelightning display.

FLIGHTA fun look at the physics of air

and aerodynamics. What isair made of? How does it

behave? How do airplanesfly? What about balloons and

rockets? Get the answers to these andall of your lofty questions in this fun demonstration.

FLy ME TO THE MOONIntroduce your students to Moon/Earth differencesin size, gravity, surface features, and temperature, aswell as NASA spin-offs and how we travel to theMoon, in a high-energy presentation about ournearest neighbor!

LIGHTSurprise your students with this engagingand enlightening demonstration on light it-self. Learn about properties of light, howsome light is invisible to the eye and the sur-prising properties of colors. Discover prisms,lasers, fiber optics and polarized light.

SPACEHow is the space environment different from Earth?Discover what makes space extreme. Learn about air,gravity, temperature extremes, Earth, Sun and Moonand rocketry; even see a Space Shuttle tile at work.

vIOLENT WEATHERWhat is weather? How do storms form? Why doesweather get violent? Explore the causes and effectsof thunder and lightning, learn about the Bernoullieffect and convection currents and tornados.

HOMESCHOOL GROUPSWe are pleased to offer all of ourscience labs and demonstra-tions to homeschool groups of10 or more. We can tailor programming to the ages andinterests of your group. Contactus today to plan your visit.

SCOUTING GROUPSOur scout programming offers your group the opportunity to earnbadges, belt loops and academic pins as well as fill rank advancement cri-teria in a single visit. We offer workshops in over 20 badge-topics, and haveEagle Scouts, Boy Scouts, Order of Arrow and Girl Scouts on our staff. Weare pleased to be partners with both Connecticut Girl Scouts and Con-

necticut Yankee Boy Scout Council. All those participatingin a scouting program will receive a limited edi-

tion Discovery Museum Scout Patch.

OvERNIGHT PROGRAMSWhat could be more exciting thanspending the night at the museum?Your group of 20 or more can join usfor an overnight experience here atthe Discovery Museum. Our

overnights include a pizza dinner, science labs, planetarium show, movie

and snack, and continental breakfast...and of course, time to explore the

museum. For more information and pricing,please call 203-372-3521 x121.

CORPORATE TEAM BUILDINGThe Challenger Center Simulator is available for corporate team buildingand training sessions. Call us for more information at 203-372-3521 x121.

AdditionalGroup Programming

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SCIENCE PROGRAMS BY TOPIC DEMO = Demonstration LL = Learning Lab

Numbers in parentheses indicate appropriate grade levels. Many teachers build their own program by combining a science learninglaboratory with a demonstration or a planetarium show. The listing below includes 75 minute hands-on Learning Labs and 45minute science demonstrations organized by science topic. For more information about a specific program, see descriptions inside.

Matter & Chemistry(3-5) Chemistry DEMO(6-9) Advanced Chemistry DEMO(PK-K) Five Senses LL(K) Bubbles LL(1-2) Slime-ology LL(1-2) Soapy Science LL(3-5) Rock Session LL(3-5) Kitchen Chemistry LL(3-5) Chemical Magic LL(6-9) Discovery Crime Lab LL(6-9) Discovery DNA LL(6-9) Food Factory LL

Sound & Light(K-2) Color DEMO(K-2) Sound, Sound All Around DEMO(3-5) Sound DEMO(3-9) Light DEMO(K) Sound! LL(1-2) The Rainbow Connection LL(3-5) Sound Alive! LL(3-5) Light Fantastic LL(3-9) Scope It Out LL

Space Science(K-2) Earth, Sun, Moon DEMO(3-9) Fly Me to the Moon DEMO(3-9) Space DEMO(PK) I Want To Be an Astronaut LL(PK) Star Shapes LL(K) Constellations(K-2) Space Kids LL(K-2) Over the Moon LL(1-5) Pop & Fizz Rockets LL(3-5) Solar System To-Go! LL(3-5) Toys in Space LL(3-9) Moon Mania LL(3-9) Classroom Rocketry LL(3-9) The Great Rocket Design Challenge LL(5-9) Challenger Mission

Math & Problem Solving(3-5) Measure Up! DEMO(PK-K) Float, Float, Float Your Boat LL(1-2) Let it Snow LL(3-5) Measure Mania LL(3-5) Solve It LL

Forces & Motion(K-2) Simpler Machines DEMO(3-5) Simple Machines DEMO(6-9) Flight DEMO(K) Gravity Games LL(3-5) Flight School LL(3-5) Simple Machines LL(3-5) May the Force Be With You LL(3-5) Egg Drop Challenge LL(6-9) Advanced Egg Drop Challenge LL(6-9) Collision Course LL

Weather, Air & Climate Change(K-2) Air DEMO(6-9) Violent Weather DEMO(PK-2) Wild Weather LL(1-2) Oceans of Air LL(1-2) Let it Snow LL(1-5) Taking Out the Trash LL(3-9) Weather Watchers LL(6-9) Sunlight, Shadows and Sundials LL(6-9) Wind Power LL(6-9) Sun to H2 LL(6-9) Climate Change Solutions LL

Engineering & Technology(PK-K) Teetering Towers LL(K-2) Sink & Float LL(1-2) Undersea Voyage LL(1-5) Taking Out the Trash LL(3-5) Exploring the Deep LL(6-9) Wind Power LL(6-9) Sun to H2 LL(6-9) Black Box Challenge LL(6-9) Deep Sea Academy LL(6-9) Engineering Challenge LL

Magnetism & Electricity(3-5) Electricity DEMO(6-9) Advanced Electricity DEMO(K) Magnets LL(1-3) Mystifying Magnets LL(3-5) Electrical Circuits LL(3-8) Electromagnets LL(6-9) Wind Power LL(6-9) Sun to H2 LL

Astronomy(K-2) Earth, Sun, Moon DEMO(3-9) Fly Me to the Moon DEMO(6-9) Space DEMOAll Any Planetarium Show(PK) Star Shapes LL(K) Constellations LL(1-2) Over the Moon LL(1-2) Satellite Sally LL(3-5) Orbiting Objects LL(3-9) Moon Mania LL(3-9) Scope it Out LL(6-9) Satellite Science LL(6-9) Sunlight, Shadows &

Sundials LL

Living Things(PK-K) Cricket-y Crickets LL(K) Wiggly Worms LL(1-2) Marvelous Minibeasts LL(1-2) The Owl’s Dinner LL(1-2) Pond Life LL(1-2) Undersea Voyage LL(1-2) Worm Composting(3-5) Squid Anatomy LL(6-9) Shark Anatomy LL(6-9) Deep Sea Academy LL

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