adventureAdventure scienceScience Center’s center’s Learning Expedition Guide 2016 | 2017 astronomy BIOLOGY 4 + 8 =12 paleontology MATH 1/5 1/8 1/3 1/6 1/ 7-8+5-10+13-1 - 2 3 4- ++ ENGINEERING Cell TECHNOLOGY <a href=”one/”>O ne/a> <ahref=”two/”> Two/a> <a href=”thre biology Physiology e/”>Three/a> <a href=”th re e/”>Three ASTRONOMY & An /a </nav> the study of the body ital to the understandi natomy leads to a be Medicine is used to tr mito HEAL P the po ribosomes HEALTHY house o botany VITAL the cell provides HEART SKULL BLOO NASAL CAV EAR 1/5 1/1 - + =1/3 1/6 1/1 4 + 8 - 2 + 17 SCIENCE PHYSICS math engineering Courtesy of Call (615) 862-5177 to make a reservation. www.adventuresci.org See www.adventuresci.org for correlation to TN Science Standards 1 You’ll love the way we do STEM, TIP: Organized by Grade and so will they. Level Dear Educators, Join us for an amazing year of new STEM learning, new exhibits, and preparation for the biggest astronomical event in U.S. history, the 2017 total solar eclipse! At ASC, we strive to be an invaluable STEM education partner and resource for educators by providing unique hands-on learning for students and exceptional ADVENTURE professional development opportunities for teachers. We’ve been hard at work this summer creating new and standards-based program offerings—here are a few of my personal favorites: SCIENCE • Life on Earth, an exploration of the fascinating characteristics that make life possible on earth (Meets earth & space science standards for elementary school students) • Cow Eye Dissections, an illuminating lab CENTER! investigation of biodiversity and the structure of cells. (Meets life science standards for middle school students) • Astro-Engineering, a challenging lab where students compete to create the most functional and cost- effective space suit possible. (Meets embedded technology and engineering standards for high school students) We’re excited to offer 3 new planetarium shows, Destination Solar System, Habitat Earth, and Eclipse: The Sun Revealed, and several great new professional development sessions. And don’t miss our feature exhibitions this school year: • Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss (Fall Semester) OPENS SEP. 24, 2016—an exploration of the mysteries of the ocean’s depths. • Wicked Plants (Spring Semester) OPENS JAN. 28, 2017—100 of the most frightening members of the kingdom Plantae. As always, we wish you the very best year with your students. Thank you for choosing us as a STEM partner. Kindest regards, Director of Education and Community Engagement TENNESSEE SCIENCE ALLIANCE As a member of the Tennessee Science Alliance program, Adventure Science Center receives funding from the Tennessee Legislature to provide instructor-led science education for Tennessee students. Our program offerings are made possible by a grant contract with the state of Tennessee. For the 2015-2016 school year, Adventure Science Center served 79,000 Tennessee learners with school programs, after-school programs, outreach programs, day camp programs, and more. 2 plan the perfect stem adventure N for your students TIP: Organized Booking Your Field Trip ..................................................4 W E by Grade Field Trip Guide ...............................................................5 Level COMING SOON..........................................................................6 Digging for Dinos Little Lab ...........................................7 S Life Cycle Mania Little Lab Little Engineers Little Lab Space Blast OFF! Little Lab One World, One Sky EARLY CHILDHOOD EARLY Wonderful Sky Flower Dissection STEM Learning Lab .......................8 Primary Physical Forces STEM Learning Lab Life on Earth Matter Matters Space Exploration Will It Move? Live: Destination Solar System KINDERGARTEN-2ND Our Place in Space Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast Squid Dissection STEM Learning Lab .........................9 Frog Dissection It’s Electric! STEM Learning Lab Get Energized! Cooking Up a Storm Dream to Fly Astronaut 3RD-5TH GRADE 3RD-5TH Nine Planets and Counting Dynamic Earth Forces of Nature Cow Eye Dissection STEM Learning Lab ............10 Amusement Park Physics STEM Learning Lab Lego Mindstorms I STEM Learning Lab Magnets to Motors Eclipse: The Sun Revealed Dawn of the Space Age Great White Shark 6TH-8TH GRADE 6TH-8TH Stars Stars of the Pharaohs LEGEND Skies Over Nashville Program on site at ASC Fetal Pig Dissection STEM Learning Lab ....................11 Lego Mindstorms II STEM Learning Lab Outreach Program Renewable Energy Design STEM Learning Lab Astro-Engineering STEM Learning Lab Planetarium Show Habitat Earth Natural Selection Skywatchers of Africa Exciting New Program 9TH GRADE & ABOVE & GRADE 9TH Back to the Mood for Good EXPLORE MORE OPTIONS PLEASE NOTE: Science in Motion ...........................................................12 Although the planetarium shows, demonstrations, and learning labs are separated based on our suggestions Science Sleepovers .......................................................13 for each age group, you are free to book programs Call (615) 862-5177Educator to make Professional a reservation. Development www.adventuresci.org ........................... See www.adventuresci.org14 for correlationdescribed onto TNother Science pages Standardsas well. All information 3 subject to change without notice. School group rates LET US BE YOUR GUIDES Field trip groups for exhibit exploration are 5 or more students from an educational institution. Additional programming requires a minimum of 15 students or program fees equal to at least 15 students. Rates School Student $5 Metropolitan Nashville Public $0 School Student * Included Chaperones** $0 $6*** Additional Chaperones $14.95**** * Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County generously provides the free entry fee to student groups from MNPS. ** Groups are required to include 1 chaperone for every 5 students, MAKE A CHOICE who are admitted free and must include all teachers • Explore the Learning Expedition Guide. *** If prepaid and included in payment from school • Choose at least 2 possible dates for your field trip. **** General admission rates apply if paying individually the day of Spring is super busy; plan a trip for October-February and avoid the crowds. the trip MAKE A COUNT ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING RATES • Estimate the total number of students, school teachers, and additional chaperones planning to attend with your group. $3 per student • Estimate travel time from your school. Sudekum Planetarium Program $3 per additional chaperone (space permitting) MAKE A CALL $2 per student • Call (615) 862-5177 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday 25-minute Demonstration $2 per additional chaperone through Friday, at least 4 weeks in advance of your chosen (space permitting) reservation date. $3 per student • Designate one individual to be the lead contact representing 50-minute STEM Learning Lab & $3 per additional chaperone Field trip confirmations and resources will be sent to the lead Little Labs* your school. (space permitting) school representative by email. * Some dissection labs are higher MAKE A PLAN Please note that some programs require an additional materials • Utilize the resources in your Welcome Packet to make your fee or advance non-refundable deposit. Prices subject to change planning and visit go smoothly. Share all reservation information with without notice teachers in the group. • Alert additional chaperones they must pay the school in advance in order to get the group admission discount. Provide each chaperone with details of your field trip plan. Payment information One payment for the total amount is due upon arrival. MAKE THE TRIP Your organization is responsible for collecting all payment in advance, including fees for additional • Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to any scheduled programs. chaperones not included in the chaperone/student ratio. • Have an updated, accurate count of all students and adults. • The lead school representative will be escorted inside to Additional chaperones who do not pre-pay with the group’s payment check-in and pay while an ASC Educator conducts orientation must pay the regular general admission price plus any applicable planetarium and program fees (space permitting) upon arrival. No on your bus. discounts. Adventure Science Center and reciprocal memberships; • After orientation, embark on your adventure! coupons; and special offers do not apply to school group visits. 4 “included” chaperones Chaperones are adults and teachers ADVENTURE PACKS! required to supervise and stay with Bring the adventure students at all times. Use the Welcome Packet to ensure easy planning for back to your chaperones. classroom! Groups must have 1 chaperone for every 5 students. Required chaperones, including all teachers, are admitted free, and not Spark! Adventure Packs charged additional program fees. lunch options Take the adventure back to your classroom EAT INSIDE! with these value-packed packs containing • Indoor lunch space is $20 per Concept Connectors that build STEM skills LAST MINUTE CHANGES 30-minute time slot. Must be reserved and inspire curiosity! RUNNING LATE? in advance. • Pre-order box lunches from the Call (615) 862-5177 to notify the Science ® Order at least 3 business days prior to your Center. It may be necessary to cancel, Subway restaurant located in the visit using the order form in your Welcome shorten, or rearrange programs. Skyline Café using the order form Packet. Packs will be ready for pick up on from the Welcome