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HIGH SCHOOL LAB CLASSESDiscovery Place Science labs are dedicated to the exploration of energy,biotechnology, anatomy and the maker movement. Explore the amazingworld in which we live through hands-on, inquiry-based activities.50 minutesDates and timesare customizableMinimum 15 students301 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202Teacher/ChaperoneAdditionalChaperoneFree 8.50Free 8.50*Museum Admission IMAX 13.50 5 13.50Museum Admission IMAX CLASS 5 13.50*PricingStudentMuseum Admission 8.50Museum Admission Class 14.50 19.50Due to space limitations, extra chaperones will not be able to attend class programs, lab programs, workshops or Star Labs.WHAT TO EXPECTAll classes meet the standards for theNorth Carolina Standard Course ofStudy. Visit our website for detailedclass plans including curriculumstandards.bit.ly/DPScienceClassesCALL TO RESERVERegister by phone704.372.6261 x300Monday – Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.FIELD TRIPSSchool group field trips are 8.50 perstudent. Add a class for 6 more. Addan IMAX film for only 5 more. Oneadult chaperone required for every 10students and admitted at no cost.PARKINGCars and vans with clearance lessthan 7’8” can park in the DiscoveryPlace Science Parking Deck for anadditional charge. Parking forlarger vehicles is available at anoff-site lot Monday - Friday.LUNCHSpace for students to eat baggedlunch is available and must bescheduled in advance. Box lunches arealso available with advance purchasethrough the Museum’s CurioCity Café.Cost is 6.50 per student; adult boxlunches are 9.50 each. Box lunchesinclude a sandwich, chips and a drink.Discovery Place 2019–2020 Education GuideGRADES 9-12APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY: FINDINGPATIENT ZEROExplore the biochemistry behind our immunesystem response. Students will use an ELISAmethod to identify patient zero.OCEANOGRAPHYGain an understanding of just how importantocean processes are to the healthyfunctioning of our planet. Acquire skills tounderstand and quantify how the oceanworks, as well as experience a behind-thescenes tour of our aquarium and lab.BIOTECHNOLOGY IN ACTIONExplore the concept of biotechnology throughhands-on experimentation. Learn howscientists use biotechnology to transformbacteria.BODIES IN SPACE: THE EARTH-SUNRELATIONSHIPAttraction is a law of the universe, and the sunand Earth behave in predictable ways that wecan model and learn from. Discover our star’sbirth, what its death might be like and exploreour orbital dance.GENETIC FINGERPRINTINGWITH PCRDelve deeper into the world of DNA byexploring the concepts behind PolymeraseChain Reaction (PCR) techniques. Perform ahands-on experiment using a PCR machineand gel electrophoresis to solve a mystery.Note this class is 90 minutes long and is 18.50 per student704.372.6261 x300 l discoveryplace.org

Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville offers a childhood learning experiencelike no other. Students explore their world, test new ideas, develop fine andlarge motor skills and gain self-confidence.50 minutes 12 per student (includesMuseum admission & a class)Times are customizableMinimum 15 studentsTuesday - Friday105 Gilead RdHuntersville, NC 28078WHAT TO EXPECTGRADES PRE K–KGRADES K–2COMMUNITY HELPERSBACKYARD BIOLOGYAll classes meet the standards for theNorth Carolina Standard Course ofStudy. Visit our website for detailedclass plans including LL TO RESERVERegister by phone704.372.6261 x300Monday – Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.FIELD TRIPSSchool group field trips are 6 perstudent and include full-day Museumadmission. Add a class for 6 more. 1chaperone per 5 students is requiredand admitted free.PARKINGCars and vans park free in theparking deck. Offsite parking forlarger vehicles is also available.LUNCHWhile there are no dining facilities atthe Museum, covered picnic sheltersare available at nearby NorthMecklenburg Park or HuntersvilleAthletic Park.Take on the role of different communityhelpers and discover tools of their trade.We’ll put on their hats and take a lookinto how their jobs help our community.Let’s explore our backyards! We’ll comparecharacteristics of plants and animals,discover what they need to survive and learnabout their life cycles. We’ll take a closelook at how humans can both negativelyand positively affect the environment.CREATIVE BUILDERSGrab your hard hat, gloves and safetygoggles and join our construction crew!Discover how to use tools in a safeenvironment, create original blueprintsand experiment with simple machines.PASSPORT TO PLAYHow do kids around the world play?We will travel the globe and lookat games played in other countriesand learn how to play them too!FORECASTING THE WEATHERBecome a mini meteorologist and use tools togather and analyze weather data. We’ll exploreweather patterns and use our knowledgeto make predictions about the weather.MAKE IT MOVEIt’s all about push and pull! Explore thescience behind gravity and other forces.We’ll use textures to create friction,experiment with catapults and discover thestrength of air in this hands-on program.THE FIVE SENSESWhat do our senses do? We will learnabout each of our five senses andhow they interact with each otherthrough fun games and activities.GRADES 1–2INTERNATIONAL EXPLORERSClimb on board as we explore countriesand cultures all over the world! This handson class will give students a glimpse ofother places and show how similar wecan be even if we’re miles apart.MATHEMATIC MYSTERIESHelp us solve the mystery using math!We’ll use addition, subtraction, time tellingand many other mathematic principles tofind all the clues and crack the case.Discovery Place 2019–2020 Education Guide704.372.6261 x300 l discoveryplace.org

Students can explore activities that combine imagination, education andfun. Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham promotes growth in language,art, science and mathematics while building social skills and inspiringcurious thinkers.50 minutes 11 per student (includesMuseum admission & a class)Times are customizableMinimum 15 studentsTuesday - Friday233 E Washington StRockingham, NC 28379WHAT TO EXPECTGRADES PRE K–KGRADE 1COMMUNITY HELPERSEARTH’S MATERIALSWhat would you like to be when you growup? What about a police officer or maybea veterinarian? How about an EMT or adoctor? Explore what community helpers doeach day. Find out what it takes to be one ofthese important people in our community.Learn about the physical properties ofEarth’s materials and how they are usefulin many different ways. Make sure to wearyour safety goggles for this meltdownon rocks, minerals, soil and water.All classes meet the standards for theNorth Carolina Standard Course ofStudy. Visit our website for detailedclass plans including L TO RESERVERegister by phone704.372.6261 x300Monday – Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.FIELD TRIPSSchool group field trips are 5 perstudent and include full-day Museumadmission. Add a class for 6 more.One chaperone per five students isrequired and admitted free of charge.PARKINGFree parking is available in the lotadjacent to the Museum and ampleadditional parking is available within2 blocks.LUNCHIndoor dining facilities are availableat Hitchcock Place, across the streetfrom the Museum. To reserve lunchspace please call 910.997.5266x300. Picnic facilities are availableat nearby Hinson Lake Park, 152Hinson Lake Road, Rockingham. Toreserve picnic space, please call910.895.6810.Discovery Place 2019–2020 Education GuideFAIRY TALE FANTASYGoldilocks and the Three Bears comes tolife through active storytelling, mapmakingand other station-based activities. Test thetemperature of porridge, learn why bearsare fascinating animals and use classificationto build vocabulary and math skills.NAME THAT FORCEThere are forces all around. Learn howforces such as air, magnetism and gravityaffect the motion of objects. Explore howthese forces impact us every day.GRADE 2THE FIVE SENSESBe prepared to spark all of your senses as youtantalize your taste buds, trick your eyes, testyour fingertips, excite your ears and become awhiz with your sniffer in this fun, hands-on class.SOUND OFFGRADES K–2GRADE 3INTERNATIONAL PLAYMOVE IT OR LOSE ITTravel the world and explore “play” in differentcultures. Learn about the traditions andcustoms behind popular play practices inSouth America, Europe, Australia and more.Explore the structure and functionsof the skeletal and muscular systemsof the human body through a varietyof guided-inquiry activities and theexamination of real human specimens.Be prepared to make some noise! Learnabout the science of sound while investigatingthe high and low pitch of vibrations.NUTRITION FOR KIDSGet ready, get set, get healthy! Learnabout nutritious choices as we explore theMyPlate program. Discover the importanceof physical activity and much more.704.372.6261 x300 l discoveryplace.org

DISCOVERY PLACE KIDS-ROCKINGHAM CONT.GRADES 2–3DYNAMIC MATTERGear up to engage in solidifyingobservations, liquefying experimentsand gaseous studies. Learn the sciencebehind the three states of matter.GRADES 3–5FORCE & MOTIONFeel and see the forces around us.Experiment with Newton’s Laws of Motionthrough a variety of hands-on activities.GRADE 4EARTH, MOON &THE GREAT BEYONDJoin a rotation revolution powerful enoughto alter your world. Learn why the moonappears to change shape each night, whythe sun rises and sets and much more.GRADE 5THE HUMAN BODYDelve into the human body and discoverthe many systems that keep youmoving. Engage in hands-on activitiesand see real human specimens.Ever wonder how to make the most out of your field trip?We make planning the perfect field trip easy! Educators can preview Discovery Place Kids at no cost.Reach out to Guest Sales to schedule a preview today 704.372.6261 x300.Discovery Place 2019–2020 Education Guide704.372.6261 x300 l discoveryplace.org

Discovery Place Nature classes provide an immersive learning experience,exploring the Carolinas’ native plants and animals and their role inthe environment. Young learners will develop a sense of wonder andappreciation of the natural world through live animal encounters, funhands-on activities, creative experiments and planetarium experiences.50 minutes 11 per student (includesMuseum admission & a class)Times are customizableMinimum 15 studentsTuesday - Friday1658 Sterling RdCharlotte, NC 28209WHAT TO EXPECTAll classes meet the standards for theNorth Carolina Standard Course ofStudy. Visit our website for detailedclass plans including curriculumstandards.bit.ly/DPNatureClassesGRADE PRE KGRADE K–1ANIMAL ENCOUNTERSANIMAL ADAPTATIONSExplore many different types of animalsincluding reptiles, mammals and amphibians.Compare them with invertebrates like insectsand millipedes and learn what all animalsneed to survive.North Carolina is home to a wide varietyof mammal, reptile, amphibian and birdspecies. Students will explore how theseanimals interact with their surroundingsand use adaptations to best survive in theirenvironment. We’ll get up close with animalsand artifacts and use sensory stations duringthis hands-on class.CALL TO RESERVERegister by phone704.372.6261 x300Monday – Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.FIELD TRIPSSchool group field trips are 5 perstudent and include full-day Museumadmission. Add a class for 6 more.One chaperone per ten students isrequired and admitted free of charge.PARKINGCars and vans can park at theMuseum for free. Limited parking forlarger vehicles is available onsite.LUNCHLimited outdoor space for studentsto eat bag lunches is available. Thereare no indoor dining facilities. Picnicshelters are available within walkingdistance at Freedom Park.Discovery Place 2019–2020 Education GuideWONDERS IN THE WATERPonds are very busy places. Discover howanimals depend on ponds and puddles; notjust for a drink but also for reproduction andshelter. We’ll get up close with animals andspecimens during this interactive class.GRADES PRE K–KTWINKLE, TWINKLEIn the PlanetariumLearn about the Big Dipper, the North Starand other features of the night with some ofour friends from Sesame Street. Then put yourknowledge to the test by finding these featuresin our own night sky! Conclude your time in thePlanetarium by listening to a few stories andmyths associated with the constellations.CRITTERS IN THE COLDAs fall transitions to winter, the change inweather triggers animal adaptations likehibernation, migration and food storage. Wewill explore these adaptations through animalartifacts, group activities and live animals.SPECIES OF THE SPRINGAnimals become very active during the warmspring months. Explore these differences inanimal behavior from winter to spring. We’llget up close with animals and artifacts and usesensory stations during this hands-on class.704.372.6261 x300 l discoveryplace.org

DISCOVERY PLACE NATURE CONT.GRADE 1GRADES 3–4GRADE 6–8INCREDIBLE INVERTEBRATESANALYZING ANIMAL ANATOMYStudents will explore the differences betweeninsects and other invertebrates throughgroup activities. They’ll get up close withthe Museum’s live collection and even join anaturalist on a bug hunt.What do we have in common with otheranimals? How do their bodily systems function?Discover what we have in common with othermembers of the animal kingdom as well assignificant differences that make eachspecies unique.LIFE ON EARTH AND BEYONDIn the PlanetariumGRADES 1–2SUN AND MOON, NIGHT AND DAYIn the PlanetariumWhat causes day and night? Why does themoon look different each night? Can we eversee the moon in the daytime sky? Join us inthe Planetarium to answer these questionsand learn more about the Earth, moon, andsun system!GRADES 1–4HABITATS OF THE CAROLINASTake a journey through the Carolinas from themountains to the sea. Stop at the Piedmontand coastal plains and visit different habitatsalong the way. Examine specimens and get toknow the animals that call each region home.GRADE 2Dive deeper into the relationship betweenthe Earth, moon and sun and learn how theinteractions between these celestial bodiesshape our life on Earth. Explore the solarsystem in the Planetarium and investigate thepossibility of life on other planets.GRADE 4CAROLINA ROCKSAlthough they are found all over the world,the Carolinas have a fantastic assortment ofrocks, gems and minerals. We ’ll examine howrocks are formed and the role erosion andsedimentation play in the process. Students willget their hands on some rocks and mineralsand study their properties.GRADE 3–5EXPLORATION: EARTH AND THESOLAR SYSTEMIn the PlanetariumBecome better acquainted with our solarsystem! Learn about the Earth, moon and sunbefore further venturing out into thesolar system and learning about othercelestial bodies.ANIMAL LIFE CYCLESGet introduced to animal life cycles from birththrough death. Students will observe animalsat different stages in their life cycle using liveanimals, specimens and interactive stations.Ever wonder how to make the most out of your field trip?We make planning the perfect field trip easy! Educators can preview Discovery Place Nature at no cost.Reach out to Guest Sales to schedule a preview today 704.372.6261 x300.Discovery Place 2019–2020 Education Guide704.372.6261 x300 l discoveryplace.org

OUTREACH CLASSESDiscovery Place Outreach is a museum-on-wheels, bringing educationalscience programs to your neighborhood. Outreach programs are designedto meet the age and education requirements of your group and allcurriculum aligns with National Science Standards and North CarolinaEssential Standards.50 minutesDates and timesare customizableCONDITIONS ANDINFORMATIONOne designated location is requiredfor visits with multiple programs ona single day.A mileage fee is applied toall Discovery Place Outreachprograms. Mileage is charged at 25.00 per Mecklenburg Countyvisit (or 25 per Richmond Countyvisit for programs originating fromDiscovery Place Kids-Rockingham)and .75 per mile for all out ofcounty visits.A gap fee of 125 will be chargedfor every 60-minute gap betweenprograms.There is a minimum charge of twoclasses per Outreach visit.Indicates programs availableto originate out of DiscoveryPlace Kids-Rockingham, as well asDiscovery Place ScienceDiscovery Place 2019–2020 Education Guide 150 first class 125 each additional class(same class, same day)Maximum 25 studentsGRADES PRE K–2GRADES 1–2ALL ABOUT ANIMALSSOUND IS VIBRATIONThrough active exploration, learn howscientists classify animals. Comparecharacteristics of mammals, reptiles,amphibians, birds and fish.Uncover various ways to create sound whilelearning about the physical properties ofsound including how sound waves travel, pitchand volume.DINO TIMERediscover dinosaur friends that lived longago. Journey into the past and explore thetime of the dinosaurs with hands-on activitiesand fossil investigations.YOU CAN BUILD IT!Use the very popular Build It! blocks to workthrough engineering challenges and createfantastic structures like high rise towers,bridges, pyramids and more.GRADES K–2TODAY’S FORECASTBecome amateur meteorologists by usingweather instruments to gather and analyzedata, compare weather patterns andmake predictions.GRADES 2–5MATTER MATTERSInvestigate the properties of solids, liquids andgases while conducting exciting experiments.Witness instantaneous phase changesfeaturing liquid nitrogen.GRADES 3–5ANIMAL EXPLORATIONSDiscover the wonderful world of animals andtravel across the planet to discover uniquecreatures and their relationship to theirenvironment. Investigate the fascinatingadaptations that help animals survive in theirparticular biomes.704.372.6261 x300 l discoveryplace.org

OUTREACH CLASSES CONT.CODING ON CANVASELECTRIFYING ATTRACTIONPainting like Pollock has never been so muchfun! Program a robot to paint an original workof art. Coding, art and self-expression combineas an introduction to STEAM.Conduct hair-raising experiments with the Vande Graaff generator. Learn how electricallycharged objects produce motion. Build circuitsand investigate renewable energy sources.KEEP IT MOVINGROBOTICS ENGINEERExamine bones, tissues and artificial joints tolearn how the muscular and skeletal systemsfunction together to support and protect thehuman body.Robots undoubtedly entertain us, but whatelse can they do? How can they help in thereal world? Work with robots to solve a uniquechallenge that will test not only what a robotcan do, but what a human can engineer.GRADES 3–7WIND ENERGY ENGINEERFORCES AND MOTIONNewton’s Laws of Motion come alive in thisclass packed with guided-inquiry activities.Make predictions and investigate how changesin mass, force, gravity and friction affect themotion of an object.Harness the power of renewable energy.Design your own turbine blades to rotate withwind power and transfer that energy intoelectricity! Put your STEM sk

THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS Investigate the basic structure of green plants and how they adapt to both biotic and abiotic factors, as well as influence the cycles through which energy and matter flow. GRADE 7 TAKE A CELL-FIE! Learn basic biotechnology skills as you delve into the human ce