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Outreach Classes
High-energy, high-impact science at your location. Discovery Place Outreach is a museum-on-wheels, bringing hands-on science to your doorstep. Our classes, workshops, assemblies and festival booths are perfect for classroom curriculum enhancement, after school programs, summer camps, homeschool groups and even parties. Call 704.372.6261 x300 to book today!
Grades 3 - 8
Action Reaction
Engage in action-packed chemical reactions while learning about properties of materials
Grades K - 2
All About Animals
Through active exploration, learn how scientists classify animals
Grades 3 - 5
Animal Explorations
Discover the wonderful world of animals and travel across the planet to discover unique creatures and their relationship with their environment
Grades K - 8
Assembly: A Matter of Science
Chemistry and physics come alive during this Assembly program of flames and explosions
Grades 3 - 8
Assembly: Energy, Energy, Energy
In this assembly, eye-popping demonstrations illuminate the science behind electrical, chemical and thermal energy
Pre K
Class on a Cart: Animal Mania
Meet a variety of animal friends, such as reptiles, arthropods and amphibians
Pre K
Class on a Cart: Bubbles, Balls & Buoyancy
Explore buoyancy & gravity through bubbles and hands-on activities
Pre K
Class on a Cart: Sensory Science
Use your senses to experience the wonders of the world
Pre K - Grade 2
Day and Night
Explore our ever-changing sky and learn to recognize differences in the day and night sky
Grades 3 - 8
Daylight in a Bottle
Experiment with recyclable materials and various liquids to design an electricity-free way to light homes
Grades 3 - 8
Design a Maglev Train
Use the Engineering Design Process to design & test a frictionless train model
Pre K - Grade 2
Dino Time
For the littlest paleontologist, rediscover dinosaur friends that lived long ago
Grades 3 - 8
Electrifying Attraction
Conduct hair-raising experiments with the Van de Graaf generator
Pre K - Grade 8
Festival Booths
Hands-on science programs for festivals, family nights, school functions and community events
Grades 3 - 7
Forces and Motion
Newton’s Laws of Motion come alive in this class packed with guided-inquiry activities
Grades 3 - 8
Horticultural Engineer: Hydroponics
Design and engineer a soil-less system for growing crops
Grades 4 - 6
Illusions of Optics
Explore the nature of light, perception, vision, waves and the electromagnetic spectrum
Grades 3 - 5
Keep it Moving
Examine real bones, tissues and artificial joints
Grades 3 - 8
Life at 40X
Explore the micro world and compare the structures and functions of plant and animal cells
Grades 2 - 5
Matter Matters
Investigate the properties of solids, liquids and gases while conducting exciting experiments
Grades 3 - 8
Robotics Engineer
Work with robots to solve a unique challenge
Grades 3 - 7
Simple Machines
Use these machines to gain a mechanical advantage and increase your efficiency
Grades 3 - 8
Solar System Spectacular
Explore the solar system to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids and moons that make up Earth's neighborhood
Grades 1 - 2
Sound Is Vibration
Uncover various ways to create sound while learning about the physical properties of sound
Grades 3 - 5
Starry, Starry Night
Witness the wonders of the universe
Pre K - Grade 2
Today's Forecast
Become amateur meteorologists by using weather instrumentation to gather and analyze data
Grades 3 - 8
Wind Energy Engineer
Design your own turbine blades to rotate with wind power
Grades K - 2
Workshop: Animal Detectives
Uncover clues and learn about the five classes of animals in this 6 week workshop
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: Astronomy Adventures
Learn about stars, planets and other celestial objects during this astronomical workshop
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: Body Systems
Take a journey through the human body in this six week workshop
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: Bridge Building 101
This six week workshop will uncover the physics behind bridges
Grades 3 - 5
Workshop: Code Kids
Explore the basics of coding in this six week workshop
Grades K - 5
Workshop: Engineering is Elementary
Explore the Engineering Design Process and participate in hands-on inquiry activities
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: Forensics Crime Lab
Use cutting edge technology in this six week forensics workshop
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: H2OMG
Roll up your sleeves and learn about the amazing properties of H2O in this 6 week workshop
Grades 3 - 12
Workshop: Human & Comparative Anatomy
Learn about the inner working of the human body in this 12 week workshop
Grades K - 2
Workshop: Mini CSI
Become a detective during this crime-busting workshop
Grades K - 2
Workshop: Mini Maker
Become a maker as you create, build, innovate, design, improve, hack and push boundaries
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: Our Changing Climate
Explore causes, effects and solutions in this hands-on workshop
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: Robotics
Unleash the power of technology in this 6 or 12 week robotics workshop
Grades K - 2
Workshop: Super Structures
Inspire the engineer within!
Grades 3 - 8
Workshop: Think It, Plan It, MAKE It
Join the MAKE movement as you create, build and innovate in this six week workshop
Grades K - 2
Workshop: Water Wonders
Roll up your sleeves and investigate the wonders of this most precious resource
Grades 3 - 8
You Are What You Eat
Decode nutrition labels and investigate a fast food meal to measure its energy and nutritional content
Pre K - Grade 5
You Can Build It!
Use the very popular Build It!® blocks to work through engineering challenges and create fascinating structures
FAQs
Conditions & Booking Information
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Program Space
One designated location is required for all visits requiring multiple programs on one day.
Discovery Place Outreach educators must have access to the program space at least 30-60 minutes prior and 30-60 minutes after each session to set up and take down programs.
During this time, Discovery Place Outreach educators are not responsible for students. Outreach educators are not responsible for monitoring drop off and pick up times before or after programs.
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Program Attendees
The number of attendees communicated to Discovery Place Outreach must be accurate to ensure an optimal learning experience.
Changes to the number of attendees the day of the program may result in cancellation of the program.
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Mileage Fee
A mileage fee is applied to all Discovery Place Outreach programs. Mileage is charged at $25.00 per Mecklenburg County visit (or $25.00 per Richmond County visit for programs originating from Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham) and $.75 per mile for all out of county visits.
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Overnight Travel
Travel requiring overnight lodging for the educator is billed at $150.00 per educator per night.
Educator Memberships
Discounted Memberships available for North and South Carolina educators to enjoy our Museums all year long.