How We Breathe: Lung 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, binlingual educators (Spanish-English) may be available upon request.

Can the lab be brought to my school/site?

Yes, How We Breathe: Lung Lab, and many other programs, can be scheduled at your school.

Examine anatomy and physiology to learn how we breathe. Conduct a gooey experiment to learn how mucus helps our respiratory system. Reveal why the heart and lungs must work so closely together, and what role alveoli play. Explore sheep lungs in-depth during small-group dissections.

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

Program Length: 90 minutes

Related Opportunity
Be sure to visit Expedition Health before or after the lab. Our Online Guide is chock full of pre- and post-visit lessons and enriching content. Click the purple button to get your FREE copy!

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