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Group Field Trips to Explorit
Teachers, customize your day at Explorit...
Select one or all three options depending upon time and educator availability on the day of your scheduled visit.
Choose from three hour-long program options:
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Discovery Lessons
Students investigate our current science exhibition as they navigate through our activity stations. -
Inquiry Labs
Student teams face challenges designed to activate problem solving skills through experimentation and collaboration. -
Nature Safaris
Students embark on on a guided exploration of Mace Ranch Park while discovering the factors that create as well as compromise the local ecosystem.
* To ensure the availability of all on-site program options, please book early.
Inquiry Labs
Inquiry labs help emphasize the importance of experimentation, creativity and group work to the scientific process.
Students, in teams, face multiple open-ended challenges designed and facilitated in a way that stimulates curiosity and problem-solving skills. All labs are aligned with state education standards.
Choose your lab from the topics below:
Electricity: Simply Circuits
(3rd-5th Grade)
Students participate in an electricity investigation learning how to create simple series circuits. They will work together to solve engineering challenges using lights and motors.
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Science and Engineering Practices
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Asking Questions and Defining Problems
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Construction Explanations and Designing Solutions
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.A, PS3.B, ETS1-3, ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C
Crosscutting Concepts
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Energy and Matter
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Energy: Forces in Motion
(3rd-5th Grade)
Transform potential energy into kinetic energy with a series of fun science challenges. Use gravity, engineering, and imagination to propel toy cars along tracks students build. Design a course made for a marble to travel from start to finish with no flaws.
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Science and Engineering Practice
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Science Investigations Use a Variety of Methods
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Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence
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Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
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Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.A, PS2.B, PS3.A, PS3.B, PS3.C, PS3.D, ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C
Crosscutting Concepts
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Cause and Effect
Investigating Geology
(3rd-5th Grade)
Learn how geologists identify rocks in a hands-on laboratory experience.
Students will be introduced to rock classifications and will perform several experiments on mystery rock samples to determine their type.
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Science and Engineering Practice
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Science Investigations Use a Variety of Methods
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Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence
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Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A, ESS1.C, ESS2.A
Crosscutting Concepts
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Cause and Effect
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Patterns
Chemistry:
Remarkable Reactions
(3rd-5th Grade)
Investigate mysterious materials in our hands-on chemistry lab. Cause chemical reactions and see how things change. Make slime and fizzing concoctions as you experience the world of chemistry.
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Science and Engineering Practice
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Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A, PS1.B
Crosscutting Concepts
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Cause and Effect
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Microscopes
(3rd-5th Grade)
COMING SOON
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Discovery Lessons
Our Wild World (All Grades)
Group tour of our current exhibit facilitated by an Explorit educator.
Under the guidance of an Explorit educator, your students will question, investigate and discover as they enjoy a stimulating lesson and exploration of the hands-on Exhibition topic. Each student is offered a "Search and Find" guide, directing them from station to station as they complete each task to find the answers. Our interdisciplinary exhibitions are designed to strengthen and support your students' science and math education.
Science and Engineering Practice
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Science Investigations Use a Variety of Methods
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Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence
Disciplinary Core Idea
LS1.C, LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.D, LS3.A, LS3.B, LS4.D, LS1.B, LS2.DE, LS4.C
Crosscutting Concepts
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Patterns
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Science Addresses Questions About the Natural and Material World
Nature Safaris
Visit Explorit's Outdoor Spaces. (all grades)
Students experience an outdoor adventure and discover the varied creatures that share Mace Ranch Park. With the help of an Explorit educator, students catch insect specimens, observe local wildlife, and learn about the roles these organisms play in the ecosystem of the park.
Science and Engineering Practice
Science Investigations Use a Variety of Methods
Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.A, LS1.C, LS2.A, LS2.C, LS4.C, LS4.D, ESS2.E, ESS3.A, ESS3.C
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
Science Addresses Questions About the Natural and Material World
Please note: Nature Safaris take place outside regardless of weather.
FIELD TRIP DETAILS
Session Length: 60 minutes
Availability: Monday - Friday - Call to Reserve
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For more information:
Call 530.756.0191 or
Email explorit@explorit.org
Please reserve programs as early as possible so we can fully accommodate your needs.
PROGRAM FEES
Fees:
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$135 per class per program
(effective July 1, 2023)
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Explorit charges full program fees for any cancellations within 3 weeks of the scheduled program date.
INFORMATION REQUESTED
Please have the following information ready:
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Contact's name, telephone number & email address
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Organization's name, address & telephone number
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Name of program you wish to reserve
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Preferred and alternate dates
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Number of classes you wish to schedule
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Desired time (accounting for lunch and recess)
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Grade level
