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| SIMPLE MACHINES: Duplo in Action |
| Pre- K - 2nd |
Science Center Visit:
(1 1/2 hrs) $7 per student
Max: 50 students |
Visit Your Site: (1hr)
$225 Single Presentation
Max: 25 students |
| Using age appropriate kits, students will build various simple machines. Participants make a tambourine using the machines built with Dacta-Lego pieces. Two (2) adult volunteers are needed to help in classroom. |
| SIMPLE MACHINES: Lego Engineering |
| 3rd - 6th |
Science Center Visit:
(1 1/2 hrs) $7 per student
Max: 50 students |
Visit Your Site: (1hr)
$225 Single Presentation
Max: 25 students |
| Levers, pulleys and simple machines come to life when students build them. Working through a series of models using LEGO Dacta Technics Kits, students engage in manipulating materials, interpreting data, observing and predicting. |
| CRIME LAB |
| 3rd - 5th |
Science Center Visit:
(1 1/2 hrs) $7 per student
Max: 50 students |
Visit Your Site: (1hr)
$225 Single Presentation
Max: 25 students |
| Working in teams participants investigate a crime scene using the techniques of fingerprinting, chromatography and various clues. The goal is to solve the crime of the missing Madagascar hissing roaches. An exciting and challenging experience. All materials are included. |
| THE MUMMY |
| 4th - 6th |
Science Center Visit:
(1 1/2 hrs) $7 per student
Max: 50 students |
Visit Your Site: (1hr)
$225 Single Presentation
Max: 25 students |
| Participants learn about the ancient process of embalming and the cultural significance of mummification. Topics discussed include amulets, sarcophagus, canopic jars and pyramid building. Students make their very own mummy to take home. |