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| Discovery Lab Programs / Grades K - 2 /30 max per session | ||||||||||||||||||
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| “Water” the States of Matter? This hands-on slippery science lab will cover the states of matter and unique properties of water that make it one of the most interesting molecules on earth. Match with IMAX® films: A Beautiful Planet 3D • Under the Sea 3D • Deep Sea 3D |
Big Ideas Soapy States of Matter 1: The Practice of Science 8: Properties of Matter 9: Changes in Matter |
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| Playing with Polymers Between Jell-O, chewing gum and tennis shoes, we have all experienced a polymer in one form or another. Discover the ups and downs of man made and natural polymers and get hands-on with them. Match with IMAX® film: Space Station 3D |
Big Ideas Playing with Polymers 1: The Practice of Science 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models 4: Science and Society 8: Properties of Matter 9: Changes of Matter 18: Matter and Energy Transformation | |||||||||||||||||
| Can You Sense This? Explore the fives senses! Hands-on activities will help students to understand each of the five senses and sensory boxes will show which senses work well together. Match with IMAX® films: Under the Sea 3D • Born to Be Wild 3D Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D |
Big Ideas Can You Sense This? 4: Science and Society 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms |
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| Live Demonstrations / Grades K - 2 / 60 max per session | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Fur, Scales and Tails There are so many incredible animals in this world, both above and below the water, with different characteristics that make them unique. Dive into how animals are classified and be amazed to see and feel bones, skeletons, pelts and molts. Match with IMAX® films: Born to Be Wild 3D • Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D |
Big Ideas Fur, Scales and Tails 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms 17: Interdependence |
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| Fascinating Forces What goes up usually comes down. This demonstration is about forces that we experience in our daily lives and why we cannot live without them. Become an expert on forces that cause objects to move. Learn how objects are pulled toward the ground by gravity unless something holds them up. Match with IMAX® films: Space Station 3D • Hubble 3D • Dream Big 3D |
Big Ideas Fascinating Forces 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Modules 11: Energy Transfer and Transformation 12: Motion of Objects 13: Forces and Changes in Motion |
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| Discovery Lab Programs / Grades 3 - 5 / 30 max per session | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Rockin’ Reactions Young scientists will learn how to use lab equipment properly and how to make correct measurements to complete four chemistry experiments. Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D • Space Station 3D |
Big Ideas Rockin’ Reactions |
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| Endangered Everglades Explore how Everglades native species have been affected by invasive species. Students will measure the salinity of different parts of the Everglades. Match with IMAX® films: National Parks Adventure 3D • A Beautiful Planet 3D |
Big Ideas Endangered Everglades 7: Earth Systems and Patterns 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms 17: Interdependence |
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| Guts, Goo, and Poo The systems of the body can do some pretty revolting things, all in the name of keeping us safe and healthy. After the lab, have fun exploring the Powerful You! exhibit. Match with IMAX® films: Born to Be Wild 3D • Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D |
Big Ideas Guts, Goo, and Poo 4: Science and Society 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms |
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Amazing Butterflies |
Big Ideas Amazing Butterflies 1: The Practice of Science 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge 4: Science and Society 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms 17: Interdependence |
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| Zaaaaap! How does electricity arrive into your home? Students will explore conductors of electricity and then create their own open and closed circuits. Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D • Space Station 3D |
Big Ideas Zaaaap! 1: The Practice of Science 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models 4: Science and Society 10: Forms of Energy 11: Energy Transfer and Transformation 18: Matter and Energy Transformation |
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| Live Demonstrations / Grades 3 - 5 / 60 max per session | ||||||||||||||||||
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| What’s Up with Weather The weather is central to everything around us. This demonstration takes students through the great water cycle and its importance to our planet. Match with IMAX® film: A Beautiful Planet 3D |
Big Ideas What’s Up with Weather 1: The Practice of Science 5: Earth in Space in Time 6: Earth Structures 7: Earth Systems and Patterns |
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| Inside Earth Earthquakes and volcanoes begin underground. Learn what the Earth is made of, why it is in constant motion, and how islands are created. Match with IMAX® film: Galapagos 3D • Voyage of Time |
Big Ideas Inside Earth 1: The Practice of Science 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models 4: Science and Society 5: Earth in Space and Time 7: Earth Systems and Patterns 8: Properties of Matter 10: Forms of Energy |
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May the Force be with You! |
Big Ideas May the Force be with You! 10: Forms of Energy 11: Energy Transfer and Transformation 12: Motion of Objects 13: Forces and Changes in Motion |
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| Discovery Lab Programs / Grades 6 - 8 / 30 max per session | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Roller Coaster Physics Students will team up to build some crazy coasters and learn all about what makes them just so much fun. Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D • Space Station 3D • Dream Big 3D |
Big Ideas Roller Coaster Physics 10: Forms of Energy 11: Energy Transfer and Transformations 12: Motion of Objects 13: Forces and Changes in Motion |
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| Up Close with Microscropes Get up close with some fascinating features seen only under the microscopes. From fingerprints, to hair to animal cells, we will put it all under the lens. Match with IMAX® films: Under the Sea 3D • Hubble 3D • Amazon Adventure 3D |
Big Ideas Up Close with Microscopes 1: The Practice of Science 4: Science and Society 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms |
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Engineering Challenge |
Big Ideas Engineering Challenge 1: The Practice of Science 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models 12: Motion of Objects 13: Forces and Changes in Motion |
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| Sensational Squids Look inside of a squid through hands-on dissection. See how it moves and eats and why it is so important to the marine food chain. Visit our touch tank in Ecoscapes to see some of the squid’s invertebrate friends. Match with IMAX® films: Deep Sea 3D • Galapagos 3D • Amazon Adventure 3D |
Big Ideas Sensational Squids 4: Science and Society 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms 17: Interdependence |
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| Good Vibrations Explore the realm of sound with your sense of sight, touch, and hearing as we catch some sound waves. Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D • Space Station 3D • Dream Big 3D |
Big Ideas Good Vibrations 1: The Practice of Science 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models 10: Forms of Energy 11: Energy Transfer & Transformations |
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| Live Demonstrations / Grades 6 - 8 / 60 max per session | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Believe it or Not Is science magic or is magic really science? Be enthralled and enraptured by these engaging demonstrations as your students learn scientific concepts. Match with IMAX® films: Space Station 3D • Hubble 3D • Dream Big 3D |
Big Ideas Believe it or Not 1: The Practice of Science 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models 8: Properties of Matter 9: Changes of Matter 12: Motion of Objects 13: Forces& Changes in Motion 18: Matter and Energy Transformation |
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| Extreme Temperatures How does matter behave in below zero and extremely hot temperatures? The “cool” physical changes that occur when using dry ice and liquid nitrogen will amaze students. Students will “warm” up to demonstrations that show how heat affects the composition and appearance of different states of matter. Match with IMAX® film: A Beautiful Planet 3D |
Big Ideas Extreme Temperatures 8: Properties of Matter 9: Changes of Matter 10: Forms of Energy 18: Matter and Energy Transformation |
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| Amazon Adventure Explore the Amazon Rainforest and witness how camouflage, mimicry and symbiosis play an integral role in the life of the animals that live there. Match with IMAX® films: Amazon Adventure 3D • Galapagos 3D • Born to Be Wild 3D Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D |
Big Ideas Amazon Adventures 1: The Practice of Science 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms 17: Interdependence |
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| Keller Science Presentations / Grades K - 8 / 100 max per session |
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| 30 Minute Presentations in the Keller Science Theater can accommodate multiple classes and is the perfect spot for larger demonstrations. Located in Aviation Station, the Keller Science Theater is the perfect place for students to see live animal shows, chemistry and physical science demonstrations, and special science presentations. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Animal Ambassadors Gather your students together to meet some of our resident animal ambassadors! Learn about their unique behaviors, features and survival techniques. Students will gain a better understanding of these wild creatures and how they are unique from other animals. Match with IMAX® films: Born to Be Wild 3D • Under the Sea 3D • Galapagos 3D • Deep Sea 3D • Amazon Adventure 3D • Incredible Predators 3D |
Big Ideas Animal Ambassadors 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms 17: Interdependence |
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| Nitro Show Molecules change shape as they expand and contract. Students will be amazed as they observe how different states of matter handle extremely cold temperature of liquid nitrogen at -320 degrees F. It will be the COOLEST thing you see. Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D • Space Station 3D |
Big Ideas Nitro Show 8: Properties of Matter 9: Changes of Matter 10: Forms of Energy 18: Matter and Energy Transformation |
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| Kaboom! Learn about the different states of matter and the many ways we can chemically change the matter around us. Students will witness fire, sparks and large explosions as they learn the science behind these chemical reactions. Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D • Space Station 3D |
Big Ideas Kaboom! 8: Properties of Matter 9: Changes of Matter 10: Forms of Energy 18: Matter and Energy Transformation |
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| MaxFlight Full Motion Simulator / Grades 2 - 8 / 25 Max | ||||||||||||||||||
| A state-of-the-art exhibit with 360-degree pitch-roll and spin technology. Max enrollment 25 students. Offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. |
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| Roller Coaster Rollout Enjoy a mini-demo on the science behind roller coasters. Each student will strap into our Max Flight simulator to experience a unique roller coaster track. |
Big Ideas Roller Coaster Rollout 4: Science and Society 12: Motions and Objects |
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Flight Academy Have your students learn about the history of flight during a new flight academy mini-demo. After learning how to fly, each student will get the chance to take the controls and fly the MaxFlight aircraft simulator. |
Big Ideas Flight Academy 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses and Models 12: Motions and Objects 13: Forces and Changes in Motion 18: Matter and Energy Transformations |
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