Exploration Circulation: Heart Lab

GRADE Grades 3 - 6
DATE/TIME
September - May

Monday - Friday

9:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m.
COST
$12/student (includes Museum admission), 1 free adult/10 students, $6/additional adult.
Scholarships may be available for eligible schools.
STANDARDS
Math 5
NHES 1,2,5,7
Science 3
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Reservations required at least 3 weeks ahead. For reservation details and to fill out the Field Trip Request Form, click here or call 303.370.6000, M - F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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FAQS

Does the Museum have bilingual educators?

Yes, bilingual (Spanish-English) educators may be available upon request.

Can this lab be brought to my school/site?

Yes, Exploration Circulation: Heart Lab, and many other programs, can be scheduled at your school.

Investigate how the circulatory system works to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and carbon dioxide to the lungs. Become a red blood cell and travel through blood vessels. Discover why one side of the heart has to work harder than the other and the benefits of a healthy diet. Explore a sheep heart in-depth through small-group dissections.

Group Size: Minimum 10 students, 1 adult; maximum 30 students, 6 adults

Program Length: 90 minutes

Related Opportunity
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