777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • 407.514.2000 • www.osc.org EDUCATOR’S GUIDE 2018 – 2019 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Our programs and activities are a direct result of the wonderful support & feedback we’ve received from you! TABLE OF CONTENTS ONLINE RESOURCES EDUCATORS ALWAYS FREE* We Appreciate What You Do! What is STEM? ………….……………………… 3 Engage your students before and after your trip! We are Field Trips Information & Pricing ……………… 4 Educators are always free* for gen- proud to be able to give teach- eral day admission. Please present a Discovery Labs ……………………………… 5 – 8 ers pre- and post-visit activities valid teaching I.D. at the Admissions designed to complement your Desk. Call 407.514.2000 for ad- STEM Workshop Series ……………………… 9 Orlando Science Center vis- ditional information. it. These forms and materials Adventures In Engineering …………………… 10 are available on the Orlando * Free admission not applicable to Live Programs ………….……………………… 11 Science Center website at field trips or blockbuster exhibits. osc.org/educators Special Offerings ……….……………………… 12 Policies & Procedures ……….………………… 13 Lunch & Parking ……………………………… 14 SAVE THE DATE! Directions & Parking ……….………………… 15 August 25, 2018 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Building Interior Map ……….………………… 17 Educator Open House Current Exhibits ……………………………… 16 Come see how the Orlando Science Center can help you rein- force science concepts in a fun and interactive way. Please RSVP Traveling Exhibits ……………………………… 17 407.514.2112 or [email protected]. Educators may bring up to 3 Educational Films ………………………… 18 – 20 additional guests. Valid teaching ID required. Professional Development …………………… 21 Offsite Programs ………………………… 22 – 25 SPONSOR Orlando Science Center is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the City of Orlando, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on disability, race, color, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. The Orlando Science Center is a private, non-profit educational facility. © 2019 Orlando Science Center. EDUCATOR’S GUIDE 2018 – 2019 2 What is STEM? STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning, combining multiple academic sub- jects, with a focus on the real world impact of these lessons. It is about students applying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in relevant contexts that make connections for them between school, community, work, and the world around them. STEM education provides op- portunities to create skills that move students forward to become stronger problem solvers and more creative innovators who can lead tomorrow’s global economy. What makes an activity STEM-focused? • Student-centered and teacher-guided • Engages students in investigating questions that impact real world problems • Inquiry-based learning • Hands-on activities • Reinforces 21st century skills Orlando Science Center offers a wideSTEM array of STEM educational programs for students in pre- school – Grade 12. Additionally, thePROGRAMS Science Center offers educator professional development programs that help educators bring STEM topics to life for students both in the classroom and during field trips, leveraging exhibits and activities to better support their curriculum. The Science Center believes that STEM education is essential for preparing future genera- tions with the skills needed to enter the workforce and pursue vital and lucrative careers. The Science Center views STEM as an interdisciplinary approach to learning that uses content knowledge to solve problems in a real-world setting. Students will grasp the importance of these skills and concepts because they will be presented in a forum that is relevant to them. This Educator Guide is a useful tool for planning a field trip experience to Or- lando Science Center or selecting an offsite program that can be delivered in a classroom or auditorium. Our goal is always to provide meaningful experiences for you and your students. If you ever have any questions or need assistance selecting a program that best meets your educational objectives and budgetary needs, please contact us at 407-514-2112. This symbol denotes a STEM program that provides This symbol denotes a STEM program that incor- an overview of several STEM and science concepts. porates the engineering design process and takes These programs are typically station-based and run a deep dive into one given subject area or STEM 45-60 minutes. career. These programs are typically 90 minutes. EDUCATOR’S GUIDE 2018 – 2019 3 SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS RESERVATION INFO & PRICING TO MAKE A RESERVATION: Please fill out a reservation request form online at osc.org/fieldtrips PRICING 2018 - 2019 and fax to 407.514.2067 or email to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the reservations process, a reservationist will be Field Trip Day Pass: happy to assist you at 407.514.2112. Includes: Live Show or Discovery Lab; plus Exhibit(s), Film, IMPORTANT: The reservation request form does not guarantee & Lunch Time a reservation. A reservation has not been made until you speak Student …………………………… $12.50 with a reservationist and receive a confirmation letter. Adult ……………………………… $12.50 CHANGES TO YOUR RESERVATION: Adventures in Engineering Field Trip: If you need to change the date of your field trip, all changes • Includes: 90-Minute Lab, Exhibit Design Challenge, must be made two weeks prior to the scheduled date of your trip. Lunch Time, and Exhibit • Changes requested within the two week window might not Student …………………………… $14.00 be accommodated. Adult ……………………………… $14.00 PAYMENTS: Special Offerings: • Full payment is due upon arrival at Orlando Science Center. Field Trip Day Pass PLUS ONE: SkyWatch/NightWatch • Payments can be made with cash, check, credit card or pur- Observatory Access chase order payable to Orlando Science Center. Student …………………………… $14.00 • Balance must be completed as one payment. Adult ……………………………… $14.00 DEPOSIT POLICY: Extended Day: • A 20% non-refundable deposit (or $50, whichever is great- er) is required to book a school field trip. Includes: Lab, Live Show, Film, Exhibit(s) • The deposit must be received by Orlando Science Center’s Student (additional) ………………… $2.50 reservation department within two weeks of booking Adult (additional) …………………… $2.50 your reservation. • If your deposit is not received at this time, your reservation Overnight Adventure: is subject to cancellation. Includes: Lab, Live Show, Film, Exhibits, Breakfast & Dinner If you are booking a trip within two weeks, the entire amount • At least 50 participants required for booking. is due at time of booking. Student …………………………… $47.00 REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Adult ……………………………… $37.00 • All cancellations made two weeks or more from scheduled Adult Member ……………….…… $35.00 field trip date will receive a refund of collected monies mi- nus the non-refundable deposit amount. A minimum group of 15 students is required to re- • No-shows and cancellations made less than two weeks pri- ceive the field trip rates above. Groups of 15 or more or to the field trip date will forfeit their refund. will receive one complimentary entrance for the Lead Teacher, plus one Free Chaperone entrance for every MEMBERSHIP POLICY: 10 paying students. Chaperones with a valid Orlando Science Center membership can apply their membership toward field trip admission. A membership card and photo ID are required at field trip check-in. The membership cannot be applied toward student field trip admission. EDUCATOR’S GUIDE 2018 – 2019 4 SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS DISCOVERY LABS Experiment, investigate & explore STEM topics in depth Please contact the reservationists for further details in a Discovery Lab of your choice. Workshops are led by at 407.514.2112 or at [email protected]. Orlando Science Center Educators. All labs have been carefully designed to meet all applicable Florida State Standards. The experience offers students an opportunity to implement WE’LL COME TO YOU! skills being taught in the classroom through inquiry based All our programs offered at the Science Center can hands-on 60-minute workshops (50 minutes for Pre-K). There be offered off-site as well! We have interactive is a maximum of 30 students per Discovery Lab, so your group workshops, exciting live shows, and full-day festivals will be divided accordingly. that bring the Science Center to you! Please visit page 23 for more information and pricing. PRE-K / VPK NEW! Moving Machines NEW! Curious Chemical Reactions Children will investigate the six different types of simple ma- Children will examine the states of matter through various chines that make work easier: lever, inclined plane, wheel and chemistry experiments and discover that we can change matter axle, screw, wedge, and pulley. Children will also investigate the and observe its changes. They will also investigate physical and motion of objects and how things move in different ways (push/ chemical reactions. pull, fast/slow, up/down). Florida Early Learning and Development Standards for Four-Year-Olds: Florida Early Learning and Development Standards for Four-Year-Olds: I.D.1; I.D.2; II.A.1; II.B.1; II.D.1;III.A.B.1; III.A.B.2; III.A.B.3;IV.A.1.A; IV.A.2.A; IV.C.1.C ; IV.C.2.A; IV.C.2.B; IV.E.1.A; IV.4.A; IV.4.B; V.A.6.B; V.A.F.2.D; V.B.A.1; V.B.A.2; V.B.B.1 I.D.1; I.D.2; II.A.1; II.B.1; II.D.1; III.A.B.1; III.A.B.3; IV.A.1.A; IV.A.2.A; IV.C.1.C ; IV.C.2.A; IV.C.2.B; IV.F.3.A; V.A.A.3.B; V.A.A.3.C; V.A.B.1.A; V.A.B.1.B; V.A.C.2.A; V.A.C.2.B; V.A.E.1.A; V.A.E.1.B; V.B.A.1; V.B.A.2; V.C.C.1 KINDERGARTEN NEW! Little Engineers: Can We Fix It? Yes We Can! NEW! Bee Robotics Children will learn about Engineers and the Engineering Design Children will be introduced to the basics of computer science Process through exploring the story ‘Anything Is Possible’ by and programming with our robot friend, Bee-Bot.