Can’t come to us? Then we’ll bring our adventures in science to you! McWane Science Center’s Outreach specialists offer a variety of exciting, standards-based, hands-on science activities and presentations for school assemblies and classroom programs.

Click here to download our Outreach brochure.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Light Bright!
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: Pre-K–K
PROGRAM: Classroom
Young scientists will investigate the phenomenon of light and shadow. Students will also experiment with the effects of illumination on shadows and become artists of light.
ACOSS: K: 2, 10

Fantastic 4 Dinosaurs
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
GRADES: K-1
PROGRAM: Classroom
Learn about these mighty creatures of the Mesozoic: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Apatosaurus, Triceratops and Stegosaurus.
ACOSS: K: 6; Grade 1: 1, 4, 6

Marvels of Magnets
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: K-1
PROGRAM: Classroom
What’s the big attraction to magnets? Why are some magnets stronger than others? Learn about electromagnets and more!
ACOSS: K: 5; Grade 1: 2

Stardome: Constellations
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
GRADES: K–8
PROGRAM: Classroom
The entire class will crawl into our inflatable indoor planetarium to learn about the solar system and constellations.
ACOSS: Grade 1: 11; Grade 2: 11; Grade 3: 14; Grade 4: 8, 9, 10; Grade 5: 11; Grade 6: 9, 10, 11

Super Science Show
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science, Chemistry
GRADES: K–8
PROGRAM: assembly or classroom
Step right up for our science circus assembly show! Explore the wonders of liquid nitrogen, the power of explosions and the shocking world of electricity.
ACOSS: K: 1; Grade 1: 2, 3; Grade 2: 1; Grade 3: 2; Grade 4: 1; Grade 5: 1, 4; Grade 8: 7, 10, 11

Amazing Animals
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
GRADES: K–8
PROGRAM: Classroom
Invite our awesome animals into your classroom. Their unique habits and characteristics will captivate students.
ACOSS: K: 6, 7; Grade 1: 1, 4; Grade 2: 6; Grade 3: 8; Grade 4: 5, 6; Grade 5: 9; Grade 7: 1, 6

Enlightening Electricity
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 2–6
PROGRAM: Classroom
What’s the difference between a conductor and an insulator? How does a circuit work? Students will learn the difference between static and current electricity and so much more.
ACOSS: Grade 4: 4; Grade5: 4

Liquid Lab
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: K-1
PROGRAM: Classroom
What is a liquid? How does it differ from a solid or gas? Students explore the properties of liquids, including cohesion and density.
ACOSS: K: 1; Grade 1: 1, 2

Razzle Dazzle Chemistry
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 2–6
PROGRAM: assembly or classroom
Explosions! Brilliant bubbles! Fascinating experiments teach students physical and chemical changes in matter.
ACOSS: Grade 2: 1; Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1, 3, 4

Science With a Bang!
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 3–8
PROGRAM: Assembly or Classroom
Heat up the classroom as we explore the science of combustion. Students get fired up about science with a series of experiments that demonstrate the differences between explosions and combustion, the elements of the combustion triangle and some unexpected materials that make good fuels.
ACOSS: Grade 3: 2 Grade 5: 1, 4 Grade 8: 7

Really Cool Science
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 3–8
PROGRAM: Assembly or Classroom
Chill out with some really cool solids, liquids and gases, and witness amazing transformations as objects are subjected to temperature extremes.
ACOSS: Grade 3: 2 Grade 5: 4 Grade 8: 7

Not So Simple Machines
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 3–5
PROGRAM: Classroom
Student construction crews will test their knowledge of simple machines. They will be challenged to build functioning mechanical models using a spatial building system.
ACOSS: Grade 3: 4, 5; Grade 4: 4; Grade 5: 4

Rocks & Minerals
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
GRADES: 4–8
PROGRAM: Classroom
Smell, scratch and even taste! Aspiring geologists will perform various tests to identify minerals and classify rocks.
ACOSS: Grade 6: 2

Environmental Education Experiences (E3)
GRADES: 6-12
PROGRAM: Classroom
Explore the topics of Alternative Energy and Energy Conservation in these hands on environmental science activities. We will help your students understand solar energy, hydrogen fuels cells and renewable energy.
ACOSS: Grade 6: 3; Grade 8: 11
Earth& Space 2, Environmental Science: 2,3,4, Physical Science: 8