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Exhibit Exploration Day Visit
Take a day away from the classroom to experience science differently. What you learn in the classroom is invaluable—help your students build on those foundations with hands-on, messy but meaningful, and interactive experiences that complement your curriculum! Choose from the experiences below that best meet your needs:
Reservation Details
Day Trip Student Admission Fee: $6.00 (Free unlimited chaperones!)
Add a Workshop: $1-2 per student per workshop
Think Tank Fee: $4 per student
Lunchroom Reservation: $25.00/ 30 minutes (up to 90 students)
Plan Your Visit
Call Reservations at (517) 485-8116, ext. 132 to reserve your group visit and answer your questions.
Quick Extensions:
Reservations: 132
BIG Science Lesson, STEM/STEAM: 147
Generation Science: 144
Science on Wheels Outreach: 145
Here’s what information you’ll want to have ready for a speedy reservation:
· Have two to three visit date options ready
· Your preferred arrival and departure times
· Number of students in your class or group
· Do you want to reserve any workshops? If so, which ones?
· Do you have any special needs or requests to ensure the best experience?
· Do you have need-based students that require a scholarship to join your class?
Call Reservations at (517) 485-8116, ext. 132 or reserve your visit below!
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Workshops
Enhance your class visit with a hands-on workshop! It’s 30 minutes of highly immersive learning time that focuses on strengthening content comprehension.
Schedule a Workshop during your visit!
Biospheres
Build on your physical science lessons with an exploration of plants, photosynthesis, and carbon and water cycles by creating your own self-contained biome!
Fee: $2.00
Standard(s): K-LS1, K-ESS3, 2-LS2, 5-PS3, 5-LS1
Circuit Builders
Alter the path of an electron, explore power sources, and investigate the difference between series and parallel circuit with Snap Circuits!
Fee: $1.00
Force & Motion
Gain a deeper understanding of motion, speed, acceleration, gravity, and force through a challenge that puts students in control of the variables to test, manipulate, and measure results!
Fee: $1.00
Standard(s): J-PS2, K-2-ETS1, 3-PS2
Light
Identify sources of light and explore concepts of reflection and refraction for a full spectrum experience!
Fee: $2.00
Standard(s): 1-PS4, 4-PS3, 4-PS4
Magnets
Explore magnetic fields and objects with magnetic or non-magnetic properties while learning about magnetic poles and how compasses work!
Fee: $1.00
Standard(s): 3-PS2
Slime
Discover how molecules interact in solids, liquids, and gasses demonstrating physical and chemical changes before your eyes while making your own bag of slime!
Fee: $2.00
Standard(s): 2-PS1, 5-PS1
Water
Dive into the properties of water, including density, mass, and volume, as well as discussing methods of water conservation and how water pollution affects the environment.
Fee: $2.00
Standard(s): 2-ESS2, 5-ESS2
Static Electricity (Only available September – April annually)
Experiment with static electricity and explore conductors, insulators, circuits, currents, and more with our Van de Graff generator in a hair-raising experience!
Fee: $1.00
Standard(s): 4-PS3
Pre-School Workshops (Ages 5 and younger)
Fossils
Dig, discover, and learn about the fossil remains of plants and animals from long ago!
Fee: $2.00
Simple Machines
Explore levers, pulleys, screws, and wedges through open-ended challenges to investigate the science behind the basic forces of movement.
Fee: $1.00
Magnets, Jr.
Compare magnets with familiar materials to investigate the properties and forces of magnetism!
Fee: $1.00
BIG Science Lesson
Own the Science Center for a week for a fully immersive experience full of behind-the-scenes tours, experiments, presentations, and interdisciplinary lessons that include sketching, journaling, and more! BIG Science Lessons are teacher-led and provide the perfect opportunity to create meaningful relationships with our staff and resources to maximize learning opportunities for your students.
Reservation Details
BIG Science Lessons run Tuesday – Friday weekly and can start as early at 8:00 a.m.
$32.00 per student (per four-day week).
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School Partnership Programs
[STEM/STEAM]
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[Generation Science]
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[Forensics]
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Overnight & Evening Adventure
Take over the Science Center at night and choose any three workshops to make the evening one to remember! It’s a perfect way to create awesome memories with your class, club, scout or church group!
Evening Adventure
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
$22.50 per student (with a minimum of 36 students)
Free chaperones
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Overnight Adventure
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. next day
$30.00 per student (with a minimum of 36 students)
Free chaperones
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Outreach
[Call us about Science on Wheels Outreach opportunities at (517) 485-8116, ext. 145.]
Have the lesson come to you! Science on Wheels brings your students an exciting Science Center workshop experience in the convenience of your own classroom, church, library, or special event!
Science on Wheels Workshops
o Slime
o Light
o Circuit Builders
o Magnets
o Force & Motion
o Electricity
o Pre-school workshops (Fossils, Magnets Jr.)
o Custom topic
Reservation Details
Science on Wheels is a customizable program with packages starting at $150. Request a reservation or call us today!
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Amenities
You fill the Science Center with life and purpose. Here are a few things we’ve included to make your visit happy, safe, comfortable, and as positive as possible. If there’s something missing that would improve your experience, please let us know [link to staff email]!
We’re Accessible!
The Science Center includes over 25,000 square feet of public exhibit and program space that’s ADA compliant.
· Elevator
· Adult Wheel Chair
· Indoor Stroller Parking Station
· Parking Map (make link)
· Bike Racks (Lansing River Trail access)
It’s All Family Friendly!
· Family Restrooms (two on second level)
· Private Nursing Room (near First Impression Room)
· Snack & Eating Areas (Launchpad, First Impression Room, and Outdoor Picnic Tables)
· Coat Racks
· Lost & Found (located at Guest Services)
· Hand-sanitizing Stations throughout Exhibit Floor
· Outdoor Picnic Tables
· First Aid Station (Guest Services)
Never Stop Learning!
Visit Impression 5 To Go, our science store!
Continue your science exploration at home with unique educational gifts, toys, and stocking stuffers for the curious ones in your life--from toddlers to all those still "young at heart."
o Members always receive 15% off all store items.
o Gift Cards (link to purchase)
