2016 Educator Planning Guide

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2015-2016
EDUCATor
PLANNING GUIDE
484.664.1002 l davincisciencecenter.org
BE SOMEBODY.
Some people make a difference. They change the world and make their mark on history.
These people invent things and solve big problems. They go places no one has gone before.
Who invented the Internet?
Who split the atom?
Who climbed into a rocket and switched on 7.5 million pounds of thrust to escape the Earth’s
gravity and walk on the moon?
These people solve crimes, save lives, and protect the Earth.
Without them you don’t text, tweet, or talk to Mom on the phone.
Without them you’re walking to where you’re going, you’re rubbing two sticks together to prepare
your food.
Who made flight possible?
Who mapped the human genome?
Who gave a blind man sight?
Who are we talking about?
Who?
Scientists. That’s who.
Be somebody. Be a Scientist.
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table of contents
Teacher Rewards Program
Feature Exhibits
Special Events
Exhibit Floor Highlights
Live Science Shows
Field Trip Workshops
Field Trip Prices and Details
Make a Field Trip Reservation
Savings and Scholarships
Outreach Programs
Professional Development Programs
TEACHER REWARDS PROGRAM
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new and FREE TO JOIN!
Join the Da Vinci Science Center Teacher Rewards Program and enjoy these great benefits:
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Special field trip discounts offered through the Teacher Rewards e-mail newsletter
Invitations to special events
$20 off a Da Vinci Science Center membership
General admission tickets to the Center at the group rate when you present your Teacher Rewards
card at the Welcome Center
• A 10% discount on store purchases when you present your Teacher Rewards card at checkout
• Updates on professional development opportunities
JOIN THE TEACHER REWARDS PROGRAM
Web: davincisciencecenter.org/teacherrewards
Phone: 484.664.1002, Ext. 121, or Ext. 144
E-Mail: [email protected]
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FEATURE EXHIBITS
rainforest adventure
Appearing Oct. 10, 2015-Jan. 18, 2016
This rainforest-themed maze is a powerful kinesthetic learning tool.
Students encounter both physical and mental challenges as they swing from the highest branches and
fly through the understory to navigate through the four layers of the rainforest. By the time they reach
the forest floor, they will not only have a better understanding of how humans impact this diverse yet
fragile forest, they also will know exactly how they can make a difference.
animal grossology
Appearing March 12-Sept. 5, 2016
Do you know what honey really is? How about some bee barf with your biscuit!
Take a scientific look at nature’s blood sucking, vomit munching, slime-making, and dookie-loving
creatures. Yep, it’s gross, but behind each exhibit is sound science and healthy actions that make
learning fun.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Manufacturing Day
Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
The Da Vinci Science Center will take part in the national Manufacturing Day event by presenting a special Made in
America field trip workshop for visiting students. Students will explore high-demand careers in manufacturing and get
a taste of what modern day manufacturing is like through hands-on activities.
women in science events
Feb. 2 and 4, 2016
Presented by Daiichi Sankyo, the Da Vinci Science Center’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Forum on
Feb. 4, 2016, will offer high school students a unique opportunity to network with leading female professionals in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields during a dinner event and public panel program.
The WISE Forum will be held at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel from 5:30-8 p.m. The WISE Academy for middle
school students on Feb. 2, 2016, will offer engaging hands-on activities led at the Da Vinci Science Center by female
STEM professionals and college students.
BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK
March 14-20, 2016
The Da Vinci Science Center will take part in the national Brain Awareness Week event with a variety of special handson activities for students and weekend visitors.
nano days
March 26-April 3, 2016
The Da Vinci Science Center will take part in the national Nano Days with a variety of special hands-on activities for
field trip students and public visitors. Created by the National Informal Science Education (NISE) Network, Nano Days
is a festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future.
RESERVATIONS
Reservation Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Web: davincisciencecenter.org/fieldtrips
Phone: 484.664.1002, Ext. 121, or Ext. 144
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FIELD TRIP WORKSHOPS
exhibit highlights
What works
Students gain valuable hands-on experiences with the concepts of work, forces, and motion. Take a ride on Newton’s chairs
and observe how mass affects force and acceleration. Test pulley systems, play with a robotic dinosaur, and demonstrate feats
of strength as you lift 120 pounds with ease – and a little help from a giant lever.
What on earth
Become a meteorologist, marine biologist, paleontologist, and more as you explore the Earth in these exciting exhibits.
Featuring a 560-gallon salt water aquarium with live sea creatures, a blue screen weather station with WFMZ Chief
Meteorologist Ed Hanna, and a dinosaur fossil dig pit, students can observe, explore, and learn all about how their world
works and how to protect it.
design zone
Students animate, build, and design projects that interest them as they explore this area. How will they work together to
build a tower as tall as themselves? What stories will they tell at the Animation Station? Who can keep their ball on the
trackway the longest? Solving problems that interest them and integrate math, science, and the arts instills a love of learning
and is critical for students to succeed in the 21st century workforce.
What is nano?
Nanomaterials are small, one billionth of one meter, but they are a really big deal! Explore how things look different at the
macro, micro, and nano scale, what difference nanomaterials make, and how nanotechnology will impact our future.
TUNNEL VISION AND SHADOW ROOM
Explore two of our most popular exhibits. Crawl through a 72-foot tunnel in total darkness and learn how to hone your
other senses to complete the task. Next, learn a bit about chemistry as you visit the Shadow Room. A bright flash of light will
“freeze” your shadow onto the wall. What pose will you make?
LITTLE LEARNERS LAB
Little learners use their imaginations as they explore. Imagination Playground features big blue blocks that become castles,
flowers, machines or anything they can imagine. Next, try our Invent a Car exhibit where students gain motor skills while
tuning the engine, adding and removing panels, and changing the tires. After designing their dream car, students can hop in
and take an imaginary ride.
built like a mack truck
Our exclusive Mack Trucks exhibit features a life-sized truck cab and game simulator that challenges visitors to build the most
fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly Mack Truck and drive it through realistic challenges.
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LIVE SCIENCE SHOWS
School groups visiting in April, May, and June of 2016 will enjoy a free live science show presented
by one of our professional educators.
supercoolness
April 2016
See the COOLest show ever as our educators help you have some fun with one of the coldest chemicals in the known
universe – liquid nitrogen. Where does it come from? What happens to water and other substances when they touch it?
Why does it seem to disappear when you pour it out? Students will “ooooh” and “ahhhh” when they learn the answers
to these questions and reveal the basic science behind these awesome effects.
GROSSOLOGY
May 2016
Based on the popular children’s book by Sylvia Branzei, this program is all about the impolite science of the human
body. While some may think it is gross, kids love it. This show takes students on a tour of the digestive system from
beginning to end ... No GROSSOLOGY show would be complete without learning about peristalsis, stomach acid, and,
of course, poop! GROSSOLOGY™ is a registered trademark of Price Stern Sloan, a division of Penguin Group.
Standards: NGSS Standards PS1.A: 5-PS1-1; LS1.A: MS-LS1-1; LS1.A: MS-LS1-2; LS1.A: MS-LS1-3; LS1.C: MS-LS1-7; LS1.D: MS-LS1-8;
Crosscutting Concepts MS-ETS1-1
Dr. Watts
June 2016
The Dr. Watts show introduces students to excitement and wonder of high-energy physics. Students learn to identify
different types of electricity and its applications in the real world. Students create a cloud in a bottle, have a hair-raising
experience with a Van de Graaff generator, illuminate light bulbs in their bare hands, and enjoy other electrifying
activities that help them discover what electricity is and how it travels.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.2.1.1, S4.C.2.1.1, S4.C.2.1.2, S4.C.2.1.3, S8.C.2.1.1
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field trip workshops
All workshops are available Monday-Friday from September-December. Individual workshops are available on
select weekdays from January-June as indicated below.
Grades Pre-K-K, 30 min.
Jan.-June: Available Wednesdays and Thursdays
Is that sound high-pitched or low-pitched? How
loud is too loud for speaking? Students explore how
people hear things and discover what makes sound.
Students should be ready to have fun and create
good vibrations.
Standards: PDE Early Childhood Scientific Thinking and Tech.
3.2b.5, 3.2b.7; PDE Math M3.B.2.1.1, M3.E.1.1.1, M3.E.1.1.2
Grades Pre-K-1, 30 min.
Students answer questions such as: Did dinosaurs
have scales or feathers? Did they lay eggs? What
did they eat? Are all fossils from dinosaurs? Students
explore first-hand how much can be discovered
about dinosaurs from their fossils.
Grades 2-4, 60 min.
Jan.-June: Available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
Students learn how to do an experiment and control
a variable as they make and test their own slime.
Standards: PDE Science S4.C.1.1.1, S4.C.1.1.2, S4.A.2.1.1,
S4.A.2.1.2, S4.A.2.1.4; PDE Math M5.E.1.1.1, M5.E.3.1.1
Grades 2-4, 30 min.
Students use an oscilloscope to “see” sound waves
and investigate how amplitude and frequency
change these waves.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.2.1.1, S4.A.2.1.2, S4.A.2.2.1,
S4.A.2.1.2, S4.A.2.1.4, S4.C.2.1.4
Standards: PDE Early Childhood Scientific Thinking and Tech.
3.1a.1, 3.1a.5, 3.1a.8, 3.1a.9; PDE Math M3.B.2.1.1, M3.E.1.1.1,
M3.E.1.1.2
Grades 1-2, 30 min.
Jan.-June: Available Mondays
Bees and other insects have a unique view of the
world. Students try insect eyes on for size and
discover how ultraviolet light and color help bees
find food.
Standards: PDE Science S4.B.1.1.2, S4.B.2.1.2, S4.C.2.1.2
Grades 2-3, 30 min.
Students become paleontologists as they examine
real and replica dinosaur fossils and discover what
can be determined from them.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.1.3.2, S4.A.1.3.4, S4.B.1.1.3,
S4.B.3.2.1, S4.C.1.1.2
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Grades 2-6, 60 min.
What is weather? What creates it? What does a TV
meteorologist do? Students find out during this fun
and energetic presentation by Ed Hanna,
Chief Meteorologist for WFMZ 69 News and
The AccuWeather Channel.
* This program is available during the 2015-2016
school year exclusively on the following dates
from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.:
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
S8.A.3.2.1
field trip workshops
All workshops are available Monday-Friday from September-December. Individual workshops are
available on select weekdays from January-June as indicated below.
Grades 3-5, 30 min.
Jan.-June: Available Mondays and Tuesdays
Students become crime fighters by practicing
techniques including fingerprinting and facial
recognition exercises.
S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.3.3.2
Grades 3-5, 30 min.
Jan.-June: Available Tuesdays and Fridays
Students make and test their own batteries and
design their own experiments to discover which
electrodes generate the highest voltage.
S4.A.3.2.3, S4.C.2.1.2, S4.C.2.1.3; PDE Math M5.E.1.1.1,
M4.E.1.1.1, M3.E.1.1.2
Grades 3-5, 60 min.
How do roller coasters work? Why do riders not fall
out when they go around a loop? Students use a
marble and design their own roller coaster models to
investigate why in this thrilling workshop.
S4.A.2.1.4, S4.A.3.2.3, S4.C.2.1.1, S4.C.2.1.2, S4.C.3.1.1,
S4.C.3.1.2
chemical excitement
Grades 5-6, 60 min.
Jan.-June: Available Fridays
This workshop is great for students who like mixing
things together. Students explore the world of
chemistry by observing reactions of their choosing.
Standards: PDE Science S8.A.1.3.2, S8.C.1.1.3, S8.C.2.1.3
Grades 6-8, 60 min.
Students use the engineering design process – ask,
imagine, plan, create, and improve – to design and
build a prototype of a roller coaster using marbles
and foam building materials. Students work in teams
and determine which team can build the fastest
coaster while staying within a budget.
S8.A.2.2.1, S8.A.2.2.2, S8.A.3.2.2, S8.C.3.1.1, S8.C.3.1.2;
PDE Math M6.A.3.2.1, M7.A.3.2.1, M8.A.3.3.1
What's so Cool about your heart?
STARTING FEB. 2016: Grades 6-12, 60 min.
Jan.-June: Available Mondays
What’s so cool about your heart? Not only does this
incredible pump beat 100,000 times per day, but
everyone has one, and everyone can take simple steps
to keep their heart healthy. Students meet an expert,
Lehigh Valley Health Network cardiothoracic surgeon
Raymond L. Singer, M.D., learn about basic heart
functions, get started on a healthy path to preventing
heart disease, and try their hand at surgical skills. This
program is supported by Bob and Sandy Lovett and
created in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Grades 6-12, 60 min.
Jan.-June: Available Mondays and Tuesdays
A crime is committed and students help solve it
while exploring exciting crime-fighting careers. The
student forensic scientists discover common tools in
crime scene investigations as they collect their own
fingerprints and extract their own DNA. Students also
discover how difficult it can be for a witness to give
an accurate description of a simulated crime suspect.
S8.A.3.3.2, S8.A.3.3.1
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PLAN A FIELD TRIP
PRICING
SEPTEMBER-MARCH
APRIL-JUNE
Group Admission (1)
$9.50
$9.50
Hands-on Workshop
FREE
$2.00
Live Science Show (2)
N/A
FREE
Rainforest Adventure Admission (3)
FREE
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Animal Grossology Admission (4)
N/A
FREE
(1) A school field trip must consist of 15 or more students
(2) Live Science Shows are offered only in April, May, and June
(3) Rainforest Adventure presented Oct. 10, 2015-Jan. 18, 2016
(4) Animal Grossology presented March 12-Sept. 5, 2016
lunch options
We offer a free 30-minute reservation in our café for your group to enjoy one of these lunch options.
• Pizza from Domino’s: Large plain or one-topping pizza - $10.00 per pizza (two pizza minimum). Your order must
be placed in advance through our reservation office. We place the order with Domino’s and coordinate delivery
for your scheduled lunch time. Bottled beverages available at an additional cost.
• Chick-fil-A Boxed Lunches: Sandwich or Nuggets with fruit salad and drink - $7.00 per lunch (minimum 15
lunches). Your order must be placed in advance through our reservation office. We place the order with
Chick-fil-A and coordinate delivery for your scheduled lunch time.
• Bring Your Own: We will store your packed lunches for you until your scheduled lunch period.
Allergy Issues: While the Da Vinci Science Center is not an allergy-free space, we will make every effort to
accommodate your special need if you notify us in advance.
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PLAN A FIELD TRIP
DSC CURIOSITY SHOP
To help prevent overcrowding for schools choosing to visit the DSC Curiosity Shop, we
schedule time for your students to make store purchases. We will be happy to bag and box up
all of your purchases and hold onto them until your group is ready to return to school. You are free
to distribute the individually-named bags to students either at the Center, while on the bus ride home, or when you
return to school. The store stocks a selection of high-quality books, science activity kits, souvenirs, and branded
school supplies. For a list of popular items, please visit davincisciencecenter.org/store.
* Teachers enrolled in the DSC Teacher Rewards program receive 10% off their own individual purchases.
policies and additional details
chaperone policy
• One free chaperone is required for every five students in Pre-K through second grade
• One free chaperone is required for every ten students in grades 3 and up
• Additional chaperones - $9.50 per person
PAYMENT POLICY
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required when you make your reservation. Purchase orders are accepted in
advance only and will not be accepted on the day of your visit. Full payment is required either in advance or upon
arrival on the day of your visit. Payments must be made in a single transaction. Group participants may not pay
separately.
changes in group size
If your group size changes after you make your reservation, please notify us as soon as possible, but no later than
5 p.m. on the day before your visit. Any additions are subject to availability and are not guaranteed access to
workshops, shows, or other programs.
RESCHEDULING AND CANCELLATION
Please call us immediately if you need to reschedule. We will make every effort to accommodate your request. If you
need to cancel your visit, please contact us at least two weeks in advance.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please let us know if your group has any special needs when you make your reservation and we will make every
effort to accommodate you.
parking
Parking is free. The main parking lot at the Center can accommodate school buses as well as cars for chaperones and
teachers.
RESERVATIONS
Reservation Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Web: davincisciencecenter.org/fieldtrips
Phone: 484.664.1002, Ext. 121, or Ext. 144
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MAKE A RESERVATION
the best time to visit: SEPTEMBER - MARCH
Field trip space is always limited in April and May - which fill to capacity quickly. Book your school’s field trip
between September and March to take advantage of:
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A free hands-on workshop for every student
Discount pricing for members of the DSC Teacher Rewards program
Less crowded exhibit floor
More quality time with our knowledgeable and fun staff
4 easy ways to make a reservation
The Center’s Reservation Office is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Call 484.664.1002, Ext. 121, or Ext. 144, to reserve over the phone
Request a reservation on the web at davincisciencecenter.org/fieldtrips
Send an e-mail to [email protected] with your contact information and the best time to reach you
Visit the Center and meet with a reservations coordinator in person
Please prepare the following information to make the reservation process quick and easy:
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Arrival date and time - both your first and second choices
Attendance numbers for students and adults
Grade level(s) of students
Workshop selection
Lunch plans
Group leader’s name, phone number, and e-mail address
SAVINGS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
FREE HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Free hands-on workshops are available for all students from September through March - a savings of $2.00 per
student.
dsc teacher rewards DISCOUNTS
Members of the DSC Teacher Rewards program can combine their free workshop with discounted group admission
for additional savings.
SCIENCE INQUIRY FUND
The Da Vinci Science Center’s Science Inquiry Fund provides need- and interest-based scholarships to students
for School Field Trips, Outreach Programs, Summer Camps, and other experiences. Schools qualifying for Science
Inquiry Fund support serve student bodies in which at least 50 percent of its students qualify for free or
reduced-price meals. Qualifying child care centers serve student bodies in which more than 50 percent of children
qualify for a Pennsylvania Child Care Works (CCW) subsidy. School field trips supported by the Science Inquiry
Fund must take place between Sept. 1-March 31. Additional details and applications are available on the web at
davincisciencecenter.org/inquiryfund.
additional scholarship opportunities
Additional funding opportunities include the following:
• Field trip grants from Target Corporation
• Community grants from the Walmart Foundation
• Funding from Kraft through its Field Trips for All initiative
Links and details about these opportunities also are available on the web at davincisciencecenter.org/scholarships.
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outreach programs and shows
The Da Vinci Science Center’s Outreach Programs and Shows bring fun and interactive experiences to
schools and community locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Connecticut and
inspire future scientists.
After-School Science Lab (ASl) Programs
The Da Vinci Science Center’s standards-based After-School Science Lab (ASL) Programs can be single-day,
multiple-day, semester-long, or summer experiences and can be held in schools or community locations.
Customized ASL topics and scheduling are available.
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ASL Program Rate: $225.00 per hour for up to 20 students
Five-Week ASL Program: $1,125.00 for five (5) one-hour sessions over five weeks
Additional Students – More than 20: $10.00 per student per hour
A travel fee will be applied to programs held at locations more than 50 miles from the Da Vinci Science
Center: $50.00 for 51-75 miles round-trip; $75.00 for 76-100 miles round-trip; and $100.00 for 101 or
more miles round-trip
Dirt Rocks
Science Magic
Be a Scientist
Curious Construction
Science Club
Science Alive
Good Vibrations
Artology
Wizarding Apprentice
Designing Our Future
K-2
K-2
K-2
K-2
1-8
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
4-10
Chemical Interactions
Brains and Veins
Space
6-8
6-8
6-8
Rocketry and Engineering
Scene of the Crime
Dissections
Made in America
Science Fair
I Can Make It!
6-8
6-8
6-8
6-12
6-12
6-12
See Program Descriptions on Pages 18-20
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outreach science shows
The Da Vinci Science Center’s Outreach Science Shows add the Center’s fun and standards-based content
to a school’s day of instruction or any kid-friendly event.
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Shows last 60 minutes, with 15 minutes for student questions and experiment ideas
Single Show: $450.00 for up to 150 students
Additional Shows – same topic, day, and location: $225.00 each
Additional Students – more than 150: $3.00 per student
A travel fee will be applied to programs held at locations more than 50 miles from the Center: $50.00 for 51-100
miles round-trip; $75.00 for 101-150 miles round-trip; and $100.00 for 151 or more miles round-trip
Science Magic
Grossology
Mix and Mater
Pre-K-3
K-8
3-8
Shocking Discoveries
Use the Force
Healthy Choices
4-8
4-8
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OUTREACH PROGRAM INFORMATION
Phone: 484.664.1002, Ext. 114
Web: davincisciencecenter.org/outreach
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classrooom outreach (CORE) programs
CORE programs bring an inquiry-based hands-on science experience into the classroom during the school
day or any other time. Programs are designed to maximize students’ science experiences by incorporating
hands-on learning with a modeled inquiry approach to learning. Programs are 45-60 minutes long.
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Single-day CORE program rate:
$225.00 per hour for up to
30 students during school hours
or 20 students after school hours
A program can be presented up
to four (4) consecutive times on a
single day
Travel fees applicable for distances
greater than 50 miles round-trip
Color Creations
KEVA Challenges
Cloud in a Bottle
Brain Freeze
Thrill Ride
K-2
K-8
2-5
3-8
4-5
Jolts and Volts
Brain Gain
Stories in Stone
Polymers and Math
4-8
6-8
6-8
6-8
pre-k outreach programs
Pre-K Outreach Programs can be single-day, multipleday or semester-long. Each session is 60 minutes long.
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Animal Secrets
Be a Scientist
Splish Splash
Pre-K
Pre-K
Pre-K
Single Pre-K Outreach Program: $225.00 per hour for
up to 20 students
See Program Descriptions on Page 22
Additional Students: More than 20: $10.00 per student
per hour
Travel fees applicable for programs held at distances greater than 50 miles round-trip
outreach shows for private birthday parties
All Packages Include:
• A visiting Outreach Educator
• 30 min. of hands-on experiments for up to 20 guests
• A 30-min. science show
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Birthday invitations for free download
Fun memories that last a lifetime
Supercool Birthday party
CHEMICAL CHAOS Birthday party
Throw the COOLest birthday party ever with DSC. This party
starts off with guests playing with dry ice – one of the coldest
substances on Earth. Your party will get three times COOLer
when we break out the liquid nitrogen. Our energetic
educator will pull out all the stops and show off one of the
coldest chemicals in the known universe. The best part about
this Super Cool Birthday Party – fresh, hand-made liquid
nitrogen ice cream, of course!
As if party planning wasn’t chaotic enough, why not add a
little more with the Center’s help. This package includes an
assortment of color-changing, fizzing, and all-around exciting
chemistry experiments that will be sure to get a reaction out
of your guests. Our scientist will then demonstrate some of
the crazy characteristics of certain chemicals – creating instant
smoke, making a giant foamy fountain, and even growing an
extra hand to help clean everything up. Finally, we will unlock
the secrets of color changing chemistry with your own private
fireworks demonstration.
family science nights and community events
The Da Vinci Science Center can customize any outreach program, show, or demonstration for your
private or special event. Prices start as low as $225.00. Please contact the Center for details.
Billing and Invoicing information
Payment in full is due for all Outreach Program upon the first program date.
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Outreach DESCRIPTIONS
ASL PROGRAMS
dirt rocks
Grades K-2, 45-60 min.
Students travel back in time to the world of dinosaurs
where they will uncover clues to what the world was
like before humans. Students also create volcanic
eruptions, examine rocks and fossils to unlock their
clues and make household items from rocks.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.2.1.1, S4.A.2.1.4, S4.D.1.2.2,
S4.B.2.a
SCIENCE MAGIC
Students will learn the science behind magic and
learn how to perform tricks such as floating balls
mysteriously in the air and yanking a tablecloth out
from beneath dishes without breaking them.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.2.1.1, S4.A.2.1.4, S4.C.1.1,
S4.C.3.1.2
Be A SCIENTIST
Students who do not have a favorite science try them
all as they investigate living things, explore motion,
mix various chemicals, and perform additional
exciting experiments.
Standards: PDE Science standards vary based upon components
CURIOUS CONSTRUCTION
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ASL PROGRAMS
science club Grades 1-8, 45-60 min.
Students who do not have a favorite science try them
all as they ask questions, experiment, and conduct
their own investigations. Students also discover what
their futures can hold by exploring science careers.
Standards: PDE Science standards vary based upon program
components
science alive
Grades 3-5, 45-60 min.
Students explore the world’s variety of living things,
including worms and themselves. Activities highlight
reflexes, digestive tracts, and organs.
Standards: PDE Science S4.B.1.1.1, S4.B.1.1.3, S4.B.1.1.4,
S4.B.2.2.1
GOOD VIBRATIONS
Students see and feel sound waves as they learn
about the physics of sound and light. Students
construct sound-makers and experiment with the
possibilities of producing sound with various media
and manipulating light.
S4.C.2.1.4
ARTOLOGY
How are structures built? Students design, engineer,
and construct various homes for creatures as they
learn about the entire construction process.
Students discover the science in art by creating their
own masterpieces. Students mix colors, create a
scribbling robot from household items, and discover
how vision and perception affect one’s view of the
world.
S4.A.3.2.3; PDE Reading R3.A.1.3.1, R3.A.1.4.1, R3.A.2.1.1
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.1.3.1, S4.A.2.1.1, S4.C.1.1.1,
S4.C.2.1.1
OUTREACH DESCRIPTIONS
ASL PROGRAMS
WIZARDING APPREntice
ASL PROGRAMS
SPACE
Students explore the science behind many of the
special effects in their favorite wizard movies as they
create potions, experiment with herbology, and care
for mythical creatures.
Students discover the mind-warping possibilities of
the universe as they explore the solar system and
learn about the light spectrum, the lives of stars, and
the scale of planetary objects.
S4.C.1.1.1
designing our future
Grades 4-10, 45-60 min.
Students examine the social and cultural implications
of various future technologies as they engage
in various science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM) activities relating to
nanotechnology, green energy, space travel, DNA/
genetics, and robotics. Through exploring cutting
edge technologies of today, students work to
discover solutions for the future.
chemical interactions
Students enjoy mixing things together and watching
what happens, investigating exothermic and
endothermic reactions, and observing color changes
with indicators.
S8.A.2.1.5
brains and veins
Grades 6-8, 60 min.
Students test their memory and compare themselves
with a smaller animal, perform a dissection to
discover how the brain works, and learn more about
their eyes by examining a cow’s eye.
S8.D.3.1.2, S8.D.3.1.3
rocketry and engineering
Three … two … one … blast off! Students test and
build rockets, robots, and other types of vehicles to
explore the engineering design process.
Standards: PDE Science S8.A.1.1.2, S8.1.1.4, S8.A.2.1.3,
S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.6
scene of the crime
Students become young crime fighters who solve
mysteries by collecting and analyzing fingerprints,
capturing DNA, and analyzing data.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.2.1.1, S4.A.2.1.4, S4.D.1.2.2,
S4.B.2.a
dissections
Students discover many different types of life by
dissecting parts of various creatures. Program
includes a $25.00 materials charge per session.
S8.A.2.1.5, S8.A.2.2.3, S8.A.3.1.1, S8.B.1.1.1, S8.B.1.1.2,
S8.B.1.1.3, S8.B.1.1.4, S8.B.2.1.1, S8.B.2.1.5
S8.B.1.1.2
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ASL PROGRAMS
made in america
Grades 6-12, 45-60 min.
Just about everything that a person owns has been
manufactured in some way. How many of those
things were made in America? Students explore high
demand careers in manufacturing, get a taste of what
modern day manufacturing is like through a handson activity, and learn about what you they can do as
consumers to help create manufacturing jobs in the
United States.
science fair
Grades 6-12, 45-60 min.
Students develop projects and presentations
for school, district, and regional science fairs
with mentoring from professional educators and
scientists.
Standards: PDE Science standards vary based upon components
i can make it!
Grades 6-12, 45-60 min.
Students develop confidence, creativity, and
problem-solving skills by making objects. Students
learn about electronics, program design, and more
as they use real tools, make musical instruments, and
make molds with plastic.
Standards: PDE Science S6.A.2.2.1; S6.A.1.1.1; S6.A.2.1.2;
S7.A.1.1.2; S7.A.1.2.1; S7.A.1.3.1; S7.A.2.1.2; S7.A.2.2.1;
S7.A.2.2.3; S7.A.3.1.4; S7.A.1.1.2; S8.A.1.1.2; S8.A.1.1.3;
S8.A.1.1.4; S8.A.1.2.1; S8.A.2.1.6; S8.A.2.2.1; S8.A.2.2.3;
S8.A.3.1.4
OUTREACH SHOWS
SCIENCE MAGIC Grades K-2, 45-60 min.
Students are introduced to Lizzy the Chameleon as
she explores various science magic tricks including the
tablecloth yank, making water “float” in air, and levitation.
Unlike other Chameleons, Lizzy cannot change colors.
Students follow tales of her adventures to unlock the
mysteries of changing color. This show features presenter
demonstrations, audience volunteers, and multimedia
elements to fully engage younger scientists.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.2.1.1, S4.A.2.1.4, S4.C.1.1,
S4.C3.1.2
GROSSOLOGY
Based on the popular children’s book by Sylvia Branzei,
this program is all about the impolite science of the
human body. While we adults think it is gross, kids love it.
This program is broken into four main segments: Eating,
Digesting, Excreting, and Sick Day. No GROSSOLOGY
show would be complete without learning about saliva,
peristalsis, and flatulence. GROSSOLOGY™ is a registered
trademark of Price Stern Sloan, a division of Penguin
Group.
NGSS Standards PS1.A: 5-PS1-1; LS1.A: MS-LS1-1; LS1.A: MSLS1-2; LS1.A: MS-LS1-3; LS1.C: MS-LS1-7; LS1.D: MS-LS1-8;
Crosscutting Concepts MS-ETS1-1
MIX AND MATTER
This show introduces students to some truly amazing
chemical concepts. The first half of this program follows
hot careers in the field of chemistry. With activities
from explosive soap monsters to changing the color of
fire, educators demonstrate just a few of the awesome
potentials for students of chemistry. The show’s second
half of the show highlights super cool side of research
chemistry as students explore the properties and
capabilities of liquid nitrogen.
Standards: PDE Science S4.C1.1.1, S4.C.1.1.2, S8.C.1.1.2
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OUTREACH DESCRIPTIONS
outreach shows
SHOCKING DISCOVERIES
CORE PROGRAMS
COLOR CREATIONS
Students use color wells to engage in inquiry
behaviors by creating multiple colors and exploring
how matter mixes color versus color mixes in light
while playing with light shadows.
This show is all about electricity. The show begins with
a discussion of one of the most prevalent types of
electricity in the world – static electricity. Students learn
that static is much more than just an annoying shock they
can experience on a dry winter day - it can make their
hair stand on end, levitate objects, even produce indoor
lightning. Students continue to be amazed by the apparent
super powers they are given by Center educators when
they are able to illuminate a fluorescent bulb in the palm
of their hand. This program’s grand finale investigates what
happens when one electrifies a pickle.
Standards: PDE Science S4.C.2.1.2, S4.C.2.1.3
USE THE FORCE
Students review Newton’s three laws of motion in fun and
ExSCIting ways. Several volunteers are pulled from the
audience to test their physics knowledge and try to outwit
the Center’s scientists. Featured experiments include
debunking the magicians’ tablecloth yank trick, breaking
a board in half – with a volunteer’s hand (no karate
training necessary), and taking a ride on a hovercraft. After
exploring these concepts, students encounter some of the
outlaws of the physics world and expect the unexpected.
Standards: PDE Science S8.C.3.1.1, S8.C.3.1.2, S8.C.3.1.3
healthy choices
As its name suggests, this show is all about the science
behind maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In this program,
students come to understand the term “physical fitness,”
discover the importance of play, and investigate the
benefits of eating well. Students see sheep’s brains,
examine pig lungs, and unlock the caloric energy of
gummy bear. This show uses approximately 20 audience
volunteers as very active on-stage helpers.
Standards: NGSS Standards 4-LS1; 4-LS1-2: LS1.D; Crosscutting
Concepts: Systems and System Models MS-PS3: MS-PS3-1:
PS3.A; MS-LS1: MS-LS1-1: LS1.A; MS-LS1-2: LS1.A; MS-LS1-3:
LS1.A; MS-LS1-8: LS1.D
KEVA CHALLENGES
Students engage in games and exercises using KEVA
planks to explore building in a new way. Students
attempt to build the tallest towers, build connecting
bridges, and even ancient structures with the
precision hand-cut building planks.
Standards: PDE Science S4.A.3.2.2, S4.A.3.2.3, S4.A.2.1.1
cloud in a bottle
Have you ever seen a cloud indoors? Students create
“weather” inside of their classroom by exploring the
concepts of pressure and temperature with the aid of
a bike pump. Students also explore variables as they
experiment with the materials in order to determine
the best combination of materials and techniques to
make a “cloud” appear.
Standards: PDE Science 3.1.1.A9, 3.1.2.A9, 3.2.1.A4, 3.2.1.A5,
3.2.1.A6, 3.2.2.A3, 3.2.2.A4, 3.2.2.A5, 3.2.2.A6, 3.2.2.B2,
3.3.1.A5, 3.3.2.A4, S3.A.1.1.1, S.3.A.2.1.1, S3.A.2.1.2, S3.A.2.1.3,
S3.A.2.2.1, S3.A.3.1.2, S4.A.1.3.1, S4.A.1.3.3, S4.A.2.1.1,
S4.A.2.1.4, S4.D.2.1.1, S4.A.3.2.2, S4.A.2.1.1, S4.A.2.1.4,
S4.D.2.1.1, S4.A.3.2.2
BRAIN FREEZE
Brrrr … Students experiment with dry ice as they
conduct scientific investigations with guided inquiry
techniques. Students gain knowledge about matter,
phase change, and chemistry as they engage
in experiments that could lead them to pursue
chemistry careers. Schools are asked to alert the
Center of any latex allergies.
Standards: PDE Science S4.C.1.1.1, S4.C.1.1.2, S8.C.1.1.2
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CORE PROGRAMS
CORE PROGRAMS
THRILL RIDE
Students create roller coasters out of homemade
materials and investigate variables, speed, and
averages. Middle school students also graph the
data from their roller coasters to compare to real-life
coasters.
JOLTS AND VOLTS
Students discover the shocking principles of
electrical engineering by creating series and
parallel circuits, measuring their voltages, and
drawing circuit diagrams. Brave students also create
battery configurations to give themselves safe, yet
measurable, jolts.
Standards: PDE Science S4.C.2.1.2, S4.C.2.1.3
BRAIN GAIN
Students investigate the structure and functions
of their brains as they observe encased brain
dissections, train their brains with a series of memory
activities, and test their nerve receptors.
Standards: PDE Science S8.B.1.1.1, S8.B.1.1.2
STORIES IN STONE
Students explore the world of mining and excavation
by extracting precious chocolate embedded within
a cookie. This classroom simulation game introduces
students to various factors related to mining,
including – including site selection, environmental
impact, choosing the right tool for the job, and
managing a budget.
Standards: PDE Science S8.D.1.1.2, S8.D.1.1.4
polymers and math
Students calculate surface area and volume using
an everyday food – a cucumber. Students also
test polymer cubes and understand their special
properties by observing physical changes over time
and making calculations using calipers to measure
width, length, and height.
S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.C.1.1.1; PDE Math M6.E.1.1.1,
M6.E.1.1.3, M7.A.3.2.1, M7.B.2.1.1, M7.C.3.1.1, M8.B.2.2.1,
M8.B.2.2.2
PRE-K PROGRAMS
ANIMAL SECRETS
Pre-K, 60 min.
How can some animals fly while others slither?
Students observe different behaviors, discover what
animal left what behind, and touch live animals.
Standards: Early Childhood Scientific Thinking and Technology
3.1a.3, 3.1a.5, 3.1a.8, 3.1a.9
BE A SCIENTIST
Pre-K, 60 min.
Pre-K kids try many different sciences by mixing
things together like a chemist, experimenting with
magnets, and building something like an engineer.
A different type of science is explored every week.
Standards: PDE Early Childhood Scientific Thinking and
Technology 3.2a.1, 3.2a.4, 3.2b.4, 3.4c.1
SPLISH SPLASH
Pre-K, 60 min.
Students get wet as they discover how cool water is.
Students make their own bubble concoctions; test
which objects float, sink, or “flink”; and get a little
messy by making their own creations. Please note
that this program requires easy access to a sink or
water source.
Standards: PDE Early Childhood Scientific Thinking and
Technology 3.3a.4, 3.3a.6, 3.2b.4, 3.3a.7
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
All Da Vinci Science Center professional programs for educators are Act 48-approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education (PDE) and are guaranteed to be active, engaging, and effective. The Center also
works with educators to match your district’s goals, time-frame, and budget with a program that will make a
difference at your school.
inquiry institute
This institute provides strategies for educators to implement inquiry into their classroom culture.
This fun, high energy, hands-on program provides participants with techniques for helping students
practice the scientific process by raising questions and designing their own investigations.
MAKING AND TINKERING
Want to light a bulb with dough or build wearable electronics with students? Experience “making”
firsthand and learn how to create opportunities for students to develop creativity, motor skills,
confidence, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math through things they build
themselves.
stem literacy
Take your literacy integration strategies beyond the science notebook and maximize class time by
integrating STEM and literacy in meaningful ways. Become confident using strategies for reading,
writing, reflecting, and communicating science content. Develop a plan for integrating these strategies
into your classroom. This program is done in partnership with the Lehigh Valley Writing Project at
Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Additional customized programs
Customized programs include robotics, connecting with STEM careers, project-based learning, STEM
and STEAM, integrating science, and specialized science content workshops.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
Phone: 484.664.1002, Ext. 108
Web: davincisciencecenter.org/educators
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field trips and Outreach Programs. These partners help bring science to life through exhibit and
program sponsorships, support for the Center’s Science Inquiry Fund, and funding through the
Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
Visit davincisciencecenter.org/support for details.
and the
Air Products Foundation
and the
PPL Foundation
Allentown School District Foundation
City of Allentown
Steven and Marcella Breininger
Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
City Center Investments
County of Lehigh
Edward Donley
The Donley Foundation
Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley
Steve and Jeanne Follett
Follett Corporation
Beall Fowler
Robert and Susan Gadomski
Malcolm and Janet Gross
Julius and Katheryn Hommer
Foundation
Just Born Quality Confections
Keystone Savings Foundation
Lehigh University
Lutron Foundation
Henry and Suzanne Lyons
James and Irene McLean
Rich and Georgine Milker
National Living Lab Initiative
National Penn Bank
National Science Foundation
Olympus America
Promise Neighborhoods of the
Lehigh Valley
The Rider-Pool Foundation
RCN, Inc.
Ryan Family Foundation
David and Susan Shaffer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richard and Amy Thompson
Volvo Trucks
Francis and Pat Waller
Weis Markets
Wells Fargo Foundation

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