Exhibits
Space Odyssey
Talk to an astronaut on Mars. Examine the effects of a marshmallow in a vacuum. Build your own channels and landforms on the Stream Table. Explore the universe and your place in it in this dynamic and highly interactive exhibition.
Curiosity Lab
Get curious and have fun in the newly designed Curiosity Lab! Explore bubbles, experiment with a vacuum chamber, or observe a Storm Shooter. No matter your preference, you'll get excited about science in this fun-filled lab!
Prehistoric Journey
Travel through time—starting 3.5 billion years ago. Your journey begins beneath ancient seas. Life diversifies as you move through the millennia, surrounded by fearsome fish and waving sea lilies. Soon you're out of the water and the air is filled with huge dragonflies. Foot-long centipedes crawl around you. Then the dinosaurs appear! Observe scientists as they study and prepare fossils using modern technology to decipher the past. Locate Dr. Johnson's video about his research into the KT Boundary.
Science Shows
For show times, see daily schedule posted in the halls and/or listen for announcements.
Dissections
15 minutes
Science 1,3,6
- Take a closer look at the anatomy of the respiratory and circulatory systems through a live dissection demonstration.
- Use scientific observation skills in exploring a real sheep heart or lung.
Pre, Post, and During-Your-Visit Activities
Previsit Activities
During-Your-Visit Activities
Postvisit Activities
Programs at Your School
Body Adventures
Grades 2–5, At your School
Science 1, 3
- Choose among four modules: heart, brain, eyes, and bones and muscles.
- Investigate body systems through an instructor-facilitated dissection demonstration.
- Have fun with take-home activities suitable for after school programming.
Healthy Heart
Grades 2–5, At your School
Science 1,3,5,6
- Discover heart anatomy through a dissection demonstration.
- Listen to your heart with a stethoscope and learn how to keep your heart healthy.
Geology Rocks
Grades 3–6, At your School
Science 1,2,5; Geography 3,5
- Put a rock to the test to determine its properties and characteristics.
- Examine the intricate structure of a crystal, and discover ore in your cereal and minerals in your toothpaste.
Lung Power
Grades 2–5, At your School
Science 1,2,6
- Discover lung anatomy through a dissection demonstration.
- Conduct a carbon dioxide chemical experiment, and see and simulate the effects of smoking and asthma.
Mastermind
Grades 2–5, At your School
Science 1,3,5,6
- Discover the anatomy of a sheep brain through a dissection demonstration.
- Tease your healthy brain, and learn the three main parts of the brain and their function.
Move It
Grades 2–5, At your School
Science 1,2,3,6
- Learn the four functions of bones.
- Identify different types of bones and joints.
- Discover how bones and muscles work together through a dissection demonstration.
Raptor's Delight
Grades 3–6, At your School
Science 1,3
- Discover the unique characteristics of raptors.
- Examine owl and hawk specimens and their adaptations for hunting.
- Find out what was on the “menu” by dissecting owl pellets.
Sense-Abilities
ECE–Grade 1, At your School
Science 1,2,6
- Identify mystery sounds, perform smell and touch experiments, and test your taste buds.
The Right Stuff
Grades 2–8, At your School
Science 1,2,3,5
- Blast into the history of rocketry.
- Learn the basic principles behind flight and motion.
- Create and launch your own rocket to see if you’re made of the right stuff.
What's That You See? The Eye Lab
Grades 2–5, At your School
Science: 1,2,3,6
- View the world through the eyes of different animals.
- Learn about animation and binocular vision, and experiment with your blind spots.
- In-depth study provided through small-group dissection of a cow eye.
You've Got Guts
Grades 2–5, At your School
Science 1,2,3,6
- Explore parts of the digestive system through a frog dissection demonstration.
- Examine how the liver helps digest fats and conduct a chemical experiment using your saliva.
Background Information
Abilities to Do Scientific Inquiry (PDF | 89KB)
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