Our elementary grade workshops have been specifically tailored to meet the elementary STEM content objectives for grade K-5 as identified in the National Science Standards and they each feature a collection of discovery-based activities that put the science right in your student's hands. These workshops last approximately 45 minutes and can accommodate up to 32 participants. Because students will be "messing around with stuff", it is important that they are seated around tables or desks.
The workshops for students in grades K-5 are priced at $150.00 each, with a 3 program minimum. These prices are based on doing the same workshop topic for all classes and include the cost of all materials. Discounts are available for multiple-day bookings. If you don't see a topic that interests you, please Contact Us and we'll be happy to develop a workshop to meet your needs!
K-5 Workshops Topics Include:
Matter, Matter, Everywhere-
Properties and states of matter including physical and chemical changes.
Simple Attractions-
Properties of magnets, magnetic fields and the law of poles.
Rock Around the Block-
Properties of rocks and minerals and the three main rock forming processes.
Kitchen Chemistry-
Elements, compounds, acids, bases and chemical changes in matter.
Fantastic Fossils-
Understanding how fossils form and what they tell us about Earth's history.
Bouncing and Bending Light-
Reflection, refraction, and how mirrors and lenses manipulate light.
Good Vibrations-
Sound formation and transmission including sound waves, amplitude and pitch.
Ecosystems and the Web of Life-
Food Chains, food webs and the impact of humans on natural systems.
Electricity: Are You Circuit Board-
Conductors, insulators, and the design of simple and series circuits.
Machines Made Simple-
Simple machines in everyday life including levers, wedges, ramps, and gears.
Creating a Science Project by Using the Scientific Method-
How to conduct a fair test and understanding variables in experimental design.
Special Workshops for Pre-School
In addition to our regular line-up of workshops for elementary grade students we are pleased to offer three special hands-on programs for pre-schools at special discount prices. These workshops are especially tailored for younger students, last about 40 minutes each, and are designed for groups of 20 students or less. Pre-school workshops cost $100 each with a 3 program minimum. Prices are based on doing the same workshop topic for all classes and include the cost of all materials.
Pre-School Workshop Topics Include:
The Dynamics of Dirt-
Properties of soil and who calls it home
Dino Detectives
How do scientists learn about dinosaurs by studying their fossils
Little Green Thumbs –
The different parts of plants and the jobs they do.