Science Festivals

Students and parents have the opportunity to be the scientists with 9 hands-on activities. This is the perfect way to get ready for the achievement tests! Please note: Science Festivals work great in the evening for family science nights. Both Science Festivals are aligned to academic content standards in both Ohio and Michigan.

Two themes to choose from:

Structures

Build big with hands-on math and engineering activities designed around some of history’s most notable creations. Activities include: Roller Coaster Hill and Loop, Kapla Blocks, K’Nex Bridges, Clay Bridges, Keystone Arch, Geodesic Domes, Catapults, Balancing Forces and Nets of Solids.

Forces and Motion

Reinforce Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. Students discover both the science and the scientists behind some of the world’s greatest inventions. Activities include: Film Canister Rockets, Roller Coaster Hill, Spinning Penny Loop, Magnets, Crash Test Dummies, Friction Cars, Button BOYO, Pendulum and Center of Gravity.

Includes:

In-school marketing materials and support
Volunteer recruitment letter
Press release for the local media
Post-visit extension activities
Teacher Curriculum Guides
Supplies for all students
Content standards alignment for Ohio and Michigan
Data Recording Sheet for each student
‘What I Did in School Today’ take-home sheet
Adult Volunteer training

Cost: $1000 plus $.55/mile outside Lucas County.