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FIELD TRIP
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR FIELD TRIP
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MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER – COLLEGE RULED
200 19TH STREET NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203
WWW.MCWANE.ORG – 205.714.8300
DETAILS
Plan your trip
McWane Science Center is a nonprofit science museum complementing the mission of schools and educators by offering
dynamic hands-on science exhibits and programs for all ages and grades. This guide is designed to help you make the most
of your field trip. It includes a brief overview of our exhibits, IMAX® films, and a full list of the educational programs we offer
to enhance your experience.
RESERVATIONS
ADMISSION
Contact McWane Science Center’s Reservations Department
to reserve your field trip.
Discounted admission rates are available to school groups of 15 or more people who visit as a class during
regular school hours. Reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance to qualify for discounted rates.
MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER
RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT
COMBO PACKAGES
INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES
MUSEUM ONLY:
Students (Grades PreK-12) $7.00
Adults (Teachers, Chaperones & Bus Drivers) FREE
MUSEUM + PROGRAM:
Students $9.00 / Adults FREE
IMAX® DOME THEATER ONLY:
Students (Grades PreK-12) $7.00
Adults $5.00
MUSEUM, IMAX + PROGRAM:
Students $12.00 / Adults $5.00
200 19th Street North • Birmingham, AL 35203
Reservations: 205-714-8414 • Toll-Free: 1-877-4-MCWANE
Teachers’ Fax: 205-714-8203
Email: reservations@mcwane.org
MUSEUM + IMAX:
Students $10.00 / Adults $5.00
All fees are subject to change.
All programs subject to availability.
*Adult pricing is for up to 1 adult for every 2 students.
CONFIRM RESERVATION
After finalizing your trip with the Reservations Department at McWane
Science Center, you will receive a confirmation number. Reservations are not
complete until you receive a confirmation packet via mail, email or fax.
LUNCH
ORDER LUNCH FROM THE SMART CAFÉ
$5.50 PER LUNCH: Pre-order a fresh, delicious lunch from the Smart Cafe’.
*Must be ordered at least 1 week before date of visit.
**Lunch Deposit: $2 per lunch, due 2 weeks before visit
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH Groups are welcome to bring their own lunch. Please pack them in clearly labeled
cardboard boxes identifying both the name of the school and teacher. Lunches should be individually packaged in paper bags. We
will make sure your lunch is brought to your reserved lunchroom during the 20 minutes your lunch is scheduled. Please do not bring
carbonated drinks into the museum.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment is due in full upon arrival the day of your visit to
McWane Science Center. Deposits must be received 14
days prior to your visit. All IMAX® reservations require a
$2 per person non-refundable deposit.
CANCELLATIONS: Deposits not received on
time may result in cancellation of IMAX® reservations.
Deposits will be credited toward the total amount due.
McWane Science Center reserves the right to collect
payment on reservations cancelled fewer than 72 hours
prior to the scheduled visit. Without a cancellation, you
will be charged for the full amount of your deposit.
DETERMINE GROUP SIZE
AND CHAPERONES
How many children and adults will be in your group? To ensure a
positive learning experience for our guests, we ask each class have a
minimum number of chaperones depending on grade level.
Grades PreK – 5th Groups
Must have a minimum of 1 adult for every 6 students in the group.
Please unload bus at the 2nd Avenue North entrance. Bus parking is located at a remote parking lot. McWane Science Center
will provide drivers courtesy shuttle service. Car parking is $5 per
vehicle in our parking deck.
ADDRESS: McWane Science Center is located at the corner of
19th Street and 2nd Avenue North in downtown Birmingham,
Alabama.
Grades 6 -8 Groups
Must have a minimum of 1 adult for every 8 students in the group.
Grades 9 -12 Groups
Must have a minimum of 1 adult for every 10 students in the group.
NO MORE THAN 1 ADULT FOR EVERY 2 STUDENTS.
ANY ADULT OVER MAXIMUM WILL PAY GENERAL GROUP RATES.
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PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
ATTIRE
Students are encouraged to wear a name tag with their school
and teacher’s name and/or an identifying school shirt when
visiting McWane Science Center.
IMAX
Watch captivating films on
Alabama's largest screen
The IMAX® Dome Theater puts your class in the center of the action by projecting amazing
images onto the five-story tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost
three tons of speakers and sub woofers. Visit www.mcwane.org for a complete list of movies
and showtimes.
HORSES
JUNE 15, 2015 — NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Horses takes you on a spectacular journey through Argentina,
British Columbia, Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Spain and Texas to
meet vaqueros, gauchos, baqueanos and cowboys – all part of
a single global horse culture, an unbroken trail stretching back
1,500 years.
about imax
The IMAX Dome is a large
format, 15/70mm film
projection system that uses
legendary IMAX technology
to create amazing images
of unsurpassed resolution
and impact. Combined
with 15,000 watts and six
channels of digital surround
sound, it is the ultimate
movie experience. IMAX film
has the largest film frame in
motion picture history – ten times the size of a standard 35mm frame! In
just 40 minutes, the projector carries more than 10,000 feet of film at 24
frames per second.
JOURNEY TO SPACE
NOW— JANUARY 21, 2016
In the past half century, humans have punched through the
stratosphere, walked on the moon, and lived continuously in
orbit. In the coming decades, our unquenchable curiosity will
take our species beyond the cradle of Earth to touch the face of
another world. Strap in for the next giant leap.
OCEAN OASIS
JUNE 15, 2015 —MARCH 17, 2016
Ocean Oasis, a giant-screen film, is a fascinating journey into the
bountiful seas and pristine deserts of two remarkably different,
but inextricably linked worlds: Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and the
Baja California desert. Ocean Oasis mesmerizes us with revealing
and memorable scenes that explore these mysteries.
holiday films
ROBOTS
OPENS JANUARY 22, 2016
Today's robots are nothing short of astonishing. Those coming in
the not-too-distant future are simply revolutionary. ROBOTS is a
sneak peek into the future at what might be possible as scientists
use innovative engineering and design to make cyber characters
less "humanoid" and more just plain human.
WILD AFRICA
OPENS MARCH 18, 2016
Come with us on a spectacular ride across, over and through the
magical realms of the most dramatic continent on Earth: Africa.
Audiences will be plunged into fantastic places and meet amazing
creatures. On the journey through the magical realms of Africa,
we'll discover the fascinating secrets of this enchanted kingdom.
ROCKY
MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
All aboard for the ultimate in romantic railway
travel as Rocky Mountain Express returns to
IMAX just in time for the Holidays.
SANTA VS.
THE SNOWMAN
It just wouldn't be the holiday season without
Santa vs. The Snowman. Don't miss this
McWane favorite.
imax season
presented by
IMAX® schedule subject to change without notice. Visit www.mcwane.org for a current list of films.
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AROUND THE MUSEUM
Explore four f loors of
fascinating exhibits
Inside the museum, four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder. The first step in planning your
memorable field trip adventure is learning about the exhibits you will experience in the museum. Below is a brief
overview of what is inside McWane Science Center. You can also learn more about every exhibit online at
www.mcwane.org.
LOWER LEVEL
Ocean Journey • River Journey
Shark & Ray Touch Tank
Explore our aquarium which features over fifty species of marine
life in a wide variety of salt and fresh water tanks. Highlights of
Alabama’s largest aquarium include the popular Shark and Ray
Touch Tank, jellyfish, the Cahaba River Biorama, a six-foot green
moray eel in the Gulf Tank and a variety of fresh water fish.
LEVEL 1
ScienceQuest • Demonstration Station
Bubble Room • Rushton Science Theater
Your students can lie on a Bed of Nails, test out the pulley chairs, experiment with
bubbles and interact with dozens of other exhibits inside the museum's Adventure
Halls. Several live science demonstration stations are also on this level. Be sure to
reserve an educational show in Rushton Science Theater to enhance your field trip.
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NEW EXHIBIT
LEVEL 2
Alabama Dinosaurs • NatureScope
Sea Monsters of Alabama • high cycle
NOAA Science on a Sphere
GREAT NEW EXHIBIT FOR OUR
EARLIEST LEARNERS
Bring your Pre K and Kindergarten classes to Itty
Bitty Magic City and connect to your curriculum in
new and innovative ways!
This new interactive exhibit will allow your classes to
learn about community helpers in our Fire Station,
practice empathy in our Pet Vet, and prepare healthy
foods in our Diner. They can also explore physical
play in our water area, the construction zone and on
our new climbing structure.
This level is where you will find the Alabama
Dinosaur exhibit featuring rare finds from the
Alabama tyrannosaur to dangerous raptors. Your
class can also meet the faces and fins that swam in
Alabama’s oceans 80 million years ago in the Sea
Monsters of Alabama exhibit. The exhibit includes a
giant sea turtle and the great prehistoric predator, the
Mosasaur.
Take a walk on the wild side in the NatureScope exhibit,
home to a collection of interactive displays about birds and bugs.
Before you head on to explore the rest of the museum, be sure to take a
ride on the daring High Cycle. And don't forget to get a bird's eye view of
our planet with the visually impressive Science on a Sphere!
LEVEL 3
Classrooms • Art & Technology • Traveling Exhibit Space
On the third floor you will discover exciting interactive exhibits about Art & Technology. The third
floor is a location for seasonal exhibits including
our popular exhibit Winter Wonderland and the
Magic of Model Trains.
COMING SPRING 2016
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Learning for all ages
When scheduling your class field trip to McWane Science Center, choose from one of the many educational programs
listed on the following pages. These programs are designed for specific grades and meet Alabama Course of Study,
National Science Education Standards or Alabama Performance Standards for 4-year-olds (APKS) as established by the
Alabama Department of Children’s Affairs, Office of School Readiness. Call (205) 714-8414 or email
reservations@mcwane.org to make a reservation.
Lightning Strikes!
RUSHTON
SCIENCE THEATER
The excitement of science comes to life with memorable
demonstrations and one of a kind experiences. This
unique science learning environment hosts programs for
large groups. Reserved shows are subject to availability.
SEATING CAPACITY: Minimum 50/Maximum 108
PRICING: Students (Pre-K—12) $2.00
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science GRADES: All
Glowing, crackling and snapping toward Earth, billions and billions of electrons
explode into the ground. That’s what happens when Lightning Strikes! Witness
lightning bolts up to 12 feet long zapping between the tandem Tesla coil system
and get zapped by touching the Van de Graaff generator. You’ll be amazed and
awestruck as you learn about electricity!
CAUTION: Loud noises may not be suitable for younger audience members, individuals with
pacemakers or those who may be pregnant.
Combustion!
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science GRADES: All
What happens when you mix heat, fuel and oxygen? Finding out can be a blast
in this program that is sure to ignite students interest in chemistry and chemical
reactions.
CAUTION: Loud noises may not be suitable for younger audience members.
Science Spectacular
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science GRADES: All
Razzle Dazzle your curiosity with some of our favorite demonstrations including
electricity, combustion, liquid nitrogen and more!
CAUTION: Loud noises may not be suitable for younger audience members.
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2015/2016
Grades K–2
Grades 3–5
Enhance your class visit with one of these
reserved programs.
Enhance your class visit with one of these
reserved programs.
NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades K-2 programs is 30 students
unless otherwise noted below.
NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades 3-5 programs is 30 students
unless otherwise noted below.
Fossils Rock
Forensics 101
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Fossils are fascinating! They teach us about life that used to live on this
planet long before we did! Using fossils from our world famous collection,
we will discover Alabama's ancient history and learn about some real giants
from the past!
SCIENCE: Grade 1: 6; Grade 2: 6
Curious Critters
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Get better acquainted with animals from around the world. Investigate
the relationships these critters have with each other and the environment
around them.
SCIENCE: Grade K: 6, Grade 1: 4; Grade 2: 6
Water, Wind and Weather
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science, Physical Science
What is the water cycle and what does it have to do with weather?
Students will explore water, wind and weather as they engage in hands-on
activities.
SCIENCE: Grade K: 1; Grade 1: 7, 8, 9; Grade 2: 1, 7, 9
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Student teams use forensic science to solve a simulated crime.
NSES: Science as Inquiry; History and Nature of Science; Science in
Personal and Social Perspectives
Jr. Robotics
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Using LEGO© WeDo kits, small groups will work together to build and
program exciting robotic models with working motors and sensors that will
expand their problem solving and critical thinking skills.
SCIENCE: Grade 3: 4, 5; Grade 4: 4
TECHNOLOGY: 1, 2, 3, 12
Program is 90 minutes long.
Coastal Creatures
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Discover how animals have adapted to coastal environments, the role of
camouflage, the nature of predator/prey relationships and the importance
of these habitats to our planet’s health.
SCIENCE: Grade 3: 8; Grade 4: 5, 6
Adventures in Chemistry
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Chemistry matters! Hands on experiments and demonstrations will solidify
your students’ understanding of the three phases of matter and how to
determine if a chemical change has or hasn’t taken place.
SCIENCE: Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1
Energy and Motion
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
To understand how we walk, ride bicycles or launch rockets into space, we
need to understand the relationship between force and motion. Come try
exciting experiments to test Sir Isaac Newton¹s three Laws of Motion and
learn how energy is transferred through systems!
SCIENCE: Grade 3: 4, Grade 4: 4, Grade 5: 4
just for teachers
Teacher's Night Out
DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2015
As our way of saying thank you for being loyal friends of McWane Science Center, you and a
guest* are invited to join us for a special complimentary evening. Explore the Adventure Halls,
see a special screening of a film in the IMAX® Dome Theater, enjoy refreshments and enter to
win great door prizes, including a one year family membership to McWane Science Center!
RSVP at (205) 714-8414 by September 8, 2015
Guests must be 18 years and older
other special days
McWane Science Center offers a wide variety
of special days thoughout the year.
Earth Science Week
Oct 11-17
National Chemistry Week
October 18 - 24
Mole Day
Oct 23
Darwin Day
Feb 12th
Engineering Showcase
Feb 24th
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration Mar 5th
Pi Day/Einstein’s Birthday
March 14th
Spring Break/Brain Awareness Week March 28 - Apr 1
Week of the Young Child
April 10-16
Visit www.mcwane.org for more details
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Grades 6-8
Enhance your class visit with one of these reserved programs.
NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades 6-8 programs is 30 students unless otherwise noted below.
labworks
LabWorks is a series of engaging experiments designed especially
for middle school students. Developed through a partnership
between UAB’s Center for Community Outreach Development
(CORD) and McWane Science Center, these labs include
modern scientific protocols and equipment that enable students
to investigate contemporary questions in biology, chemistry and
physics.
RESERVATIONS: (205) 714-8454, labworks@mcwane.org
TIMES: 9:00-11:00 am or 12:00-2:00 pm
CAPACITY: 30 students
INFORMATION: (205) 714-8454, labworks@mcwane.org
Life in a Drop
Microscope Lab
Robotics Challenge
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
A microscope is one of the most useful tools in science.
In this highly interactive lab your students will have the
opportunity to learn and practice essential skills while
investigating fixed and live specimens.
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Students will participate in a robotics activity that will
bring out their inner techno geek. LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
is an ideal tool for helping students learn math, science,
computers and design technology.
NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology
NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology
MATH: Grade 6:20 (6-EE9); Grade 7:10 (7-EE4)
Design Challenge: Toxic Town
Program is 90 minutes long.
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Student engineers must save Toxic Town! With a set of
supplies, teams will design, build and test a new product
to solve this dilemma.
Exploring Alabama's
Ancient Past
SCIENCE: Grade 8: 8, 10
Program is 90 minutes long.
Amazing Reactions
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
This class focuses on the periodic table of elements
including their reactions, properties and their structures.
We will engage students in hands on challenges to build
and recognize models of atoms.
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
In the entire United States, Alabama is the best place
east of the Mississippi River to find the remains of
dinosaurs and other animals that roamed the earth prior
to humans. Learn the science behind the incredibly rich
and varied fossil history our state has to offer! This
program includes a guided introduction to our Natural
History Exhibits on Level 2 of the museum.
NSES: Science As Inquiry, Earth and Space Science,
History and Nature of Science
SCIENCE: Grade 8: 2, 3, 4, 7
new
CODING ACADEMY GRADES: 6-12 • PROGRAM: Classroom
Learn to Code, Learn to Think! By applying
math and science skills students will solve
problems and test ideas. Our future will
continue to be run by automated systems
and lines of code will create those digital
worlds. The need for digital literacy is now!
We will use drag-and-drop programming
basics with Scratch (a project of the MIT
Media Lab) to make this a fun and engaging
lab for everyone.
TECHNOLOGY: Grade 6 -8: 13, 14
Grade 9-12: 13, 14, 17
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DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
GRADES: 6 & 7
This lab introduces students to effects of
pollution on the environment through a daphnia
biotoxicity assay using household chemicals. In
addition, students will discuss classification of
microscopic organisms and perform further tests
for contamination.
SCIENCE: Grade 6: 2, 3, 7; Grade 7: 1, 4, 5, 7
HIV Prevention
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
GRADE: 7
To connect the life cycle of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to transmission, students
will model the spread of HIV in a population and
perform an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant Assay
(ELISA) to detect HIV-specific proteins in a sample.
SCIENCE: Grade 7: 1, 2, 6, 10; Grade 8: 1
HEALTH: Grade 6: 2, 5, 7, 14, 15; Grade 7: 8, 14;
Grade 8: 12
It’s a Wild Ride!
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADE: 8
Study the laws of physics that make roller
coasters so thrilling. Students will get hands-on
and explore the physics behind the engineering of
these rides. The experiment concludes by letting
students utilize their knowledge to design and
build their own coasters.
SCIENCE: Grade 8: 1, 8, 10, 11
The Eyes Have It: An
Eye-Opening Experience
DISCIPLINE: Biology
GRADE: 7
The eye is an intricate machine easily accessible
through dissection. In this lab, students will dissect
a cow eye, model how degenerate eye disorders
effect vision, and learn how visual illusions work.
SCIENCE: Grade 7: 3, 6, 8, 10
Daphnia Drug Physiology
Investigation
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADE: 7
Students will design an experiment to test the
effects of drugs such as caffeine and nicotine on
Daphnia heart rate. Students will work in small
groups to investigate their question, design a lab
experiment, and collect data. They will discuss
body systems, neurotransmitters, experimental
design, and use microscopes.
SCIENCE: Grade 7: 1, 3
Isn’t That a Crime?
DISCIPLINE: Life and Forensic Science
GRADES: 7 & 8
Students will analyze a crime scene, look for evidence and perform a variety of techniques used in
real crime labs. Techniques include analyzing hair
and fiber samples under a microscope, examining
for fingerprints, blood typing and separating DNA
fragments using agarose gel electrophoresis.
SCIENCE: Grade 7: 10; Grade 8: 1
GENE-IUS LAB
Grades 9-12
Enhance your class visit with one of these reserved programs.
NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades 9-12 programs is 30 students unless otherwise noted below.
Design Challenge: Survivor
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Student engineering teams have been deserted on an island. Oh,
no! Their survival depends on innovation and ingenuity and what
they can make with a given a set of supplies!
NSES: Science as Inquiry, Physical Science, Science and Technology
Program is 90 minutes long.
Robotics Lab
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
Think your students are too old to play with LEGOs®? Think again!
Let your students express their inner geek in this interactive program
using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots. They will learn techniques used
in the real world of science, engineering and design.
NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology
Program is 90 minutes long.
Science and Society
The impact of science and technology on society is evident. But
society also influences science. Even if you don't spend your days
sequencing DNA, conducting particle accelerator experiments, or analyzing the composition of rocks, you can still influence the path of
science with your actions every day. This program will ask students
to sort and prioritize new technologies according to their own values
and the values of others. Students will explore how technologies and
society influence each other and how people’s values shape how
technologies are developed and adopted in society.
NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology
GENE-ius is an engaging, day-long laboratory experience
in molecular biology and genetics designed for high school
biology students, grades 9–12. Using state-of-the-art equipment, participants work in small groups with guidance from
UAB students and faculty to complete a challenging lab experiment. Students also have access to McWane Science
Center exhibits and programs throughout the day.
RESERVATIONS: (205) 714-8479, geneius@mcwane.org
TIMES: 9:00-2:00 pm
CAPACITY: 28 students
Huntington's Disease Lab
DNA Fingerprinting Lab
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Students learn structure and function of the
human brain as they work in small groups to
dissect a sheep brain and test their olfactory
systems. Then students will use DNA gel electrophoresis and microscopy to explore the genetics
and neuro-pathology of Huntington’s disease.
Students focus on genetic diversity and use
contemporary techniques in molecular biology to
isolate DNA from their cheek cells, use polymerase
chain reaction (PCR) to amplify a highly variable
region of chromosome one and employ gel
electrophoresis to analyze samples.
SCIENCE: Human Anatomy and Physiology: 1, 4, 8;
Biology: 1, 7, 8; Zoology: 1; Genetics: 5, 6, 7
HIV Lab
SCIENCE: Biology: 1, 7, 8; Genetics: 3, 7, 8, 9;
Forensic Science: 2, 4, 5
Sickle-Cell Anemia:
Tracking Down an Inherited Trait
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
Students explore the lifecycle of HIV and perform
an Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay
(ELISA). They’ll address the public health issues
related to HIV/AIDS through a series of small
group discussions, activities and a mock fluid
exchange
The molecular basis of this hereditary disease is
the main focus as students use electrophoresis to
analyze differences in the normal and sickle-cell
hemoglobin at the protein and DNA levels.
Microscopy of fresh blood smears allows students
to observe phenotypic differences between normal
and sickle red blood cells.
SCIENCE: Human Anatomy and Physiology: 15;
Biology: 1, 8; Genetics: 7, 9, 11; Health: 1, 5, 12, 22
SCIENCE: Human Anatomy and Physiology: 9; Biology:
1, 7, 8; Genetics: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
GENE-ius is supported by McWane Science Center; UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD); Howard Hughes
Medical Institute (HHMI); National Science Foundation (NSF); National Institutes of Health (NIH); UAB Comprehensive Sickle
Cell Center; BioRad Scientific; Olympus Microscope; Brinkmann Instruments; Fisher Scientific; and Scientific Stores.
Program is 60 minutes long.
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OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES
Overnight
Adventures
at McWane
McWane Science Center offers Overnight Adventure
programs year-round for groups of all shapes and
sizes! We can tailor the experience to fit the needs
of school groups, scout groups, church groups, and
families. We require groups to have at least 100
people for a private event.
packages include
BASIC FEATURES:
• IMAX Dome Theater film
• Admission to Exhibit Halls
• Science program
• Dinner, Late night snack, Breakfast
• Same-day or next-day admission to
the Exhibit Halls
• McWane Science Center Patch
Let us help you customize an Overnight
Adventure for your group! For more
information or to make a reservation, call
(205) 714-8489, email jpace@mcwane.
org or visit www.mcwane.org.
NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS:
Minimum 100 participants
Shared dates are available for smaller groups
FEE:
$40 for Kids
$20 for Adults
$10 Overnight Adventures T-shirt
If you plan to attend the evening’s
activities, but not stay overnight, full
Overnight Adventure pricing is still applied. No discounts or coupons apply.
annual competition
Students build exhibits at Celebrate Science
ATTENTION ALL 3RD–5TH GRADE TEACHERS
McWane Science Center invites you and your class to participate in an exciting
opportunity for the 2015 – 2016 school year. As a class project, design an exhibit for
McWane Science Center and win cash prizes for your classroom! This creative, crosscurricular project incorporates science, math, writing and technology.
n
Each participating class will receive two
free field trips to McWane Science Center
including the “Celebrate Science” awards
ceremony.
n Initial funding for supplies provided.
n Your students will enjoy a classroom visit
by McWane Science Center staff to discuss
your project.
n The winning prototype will be displayed at
McWane Science Center for 1 year.
n Learn about exhibit design from McWane
Science Center professionals.
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SPONSORED BY
*Deadline to apply is September 25
For more information, contact Kathy Fournier, Vice President of Education,
(205) 714-8254, kfournier@mcwane.org
OUTREACH
McWane in the Classroom
Can’t come to us? Then we will
bring our adventures in science to
you! McWane Science Center’s
Outreach specialists offer a variety
of exciting, standards-based,
hands-on science activities and
presentations for school assemblies
and classroom programs.
general pricing
n
1 Classroom Program: $125; maximum 30 students
Additional Classroom Program: $100;
n Each
(must be the same program and be on the same day for discount to apply)
1 Assembly Program:$250; maximum 150 students
n Each Additional Assembly Program: $200
(must be the same program and be on the same day for discount to apply)
n
Light Bright!
Super Science Show
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: Pre-K–K
PROGRAM: Classroom
Young scientists will investigate the phenomenon of light and
shadow. Students will also experiment with the effects of illumination on shadows and become artists of light.
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science, Chemistry
GRADES: 2–8
PROGRAM: Assembly ONLY
Explore the wonders of liquid nitrogen, the power of explosions and
the shocking world of electricity in this energetic presentation.
APKS: 1.1, 3.3, 4.5
SCIENCE: K: 2, 7
Dinosaur Detectives
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
GRADES: PreK-K
PROGRAM: Classroom
Dinosaurs - what were they like and where did they go? We’re
answering these questions and more while getting our hands dirty in
this dynamic look at dinosaurs! We’ll become real paleontologists as
we dig up dinosaur bones and piece together an amazing prehistoric
puzzle!
APKS: 1.1, 3.3, 3.5
SCIENCE: K: 6
Marvels of Magnets
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: Pre-K-K
PROGRAM: Classroom
What’s the big attraction to magnets? Why are some magnets
stronger than others? Learn about electromagnets and more!
APKS: 1.2, 1.4, 2.4
SCIENCE: K: 4, 5
Liquid Lab
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: K-2
PROGRAM: Classroom
What is a liquid? How does it differ from a solid or gas? Students
explore the properties of liquids, including cohesion and density.
SCIENCE: K: 1, 7; Grade 1: 1, 2
Amazing Animals
DISCIPLINE: Life Science
GRADES: K-12
PROGRAM: Classroom
Bring our animals into your classroom! We will discuss each animal
in terms of where it is from, what it eats and how it is adapted
to its environment. We will observe what they all have in common
and what makes them different.
SCIENCE: K: 6; Grade 1: 4; Grade 2: 6; Grade 4: 5, 6
Libraries/Community Programs: $100; groups of 30 or less
Libraries/Community Programs: $150; groups of 31 or more
n Mileage: $.55/mile for all Alabama counties outside
Jefferson and Shelby Counties
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On the day scehduled outreach program for 30 attendees or less, if you have more than 30
attendees present, McWane Science Center reserves the right to charge on additional $50.00
SCIENCE: Grade 2: 1; Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1
Enlightening Electricity
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 2–6
PROGRAM: Classroom
What’s the difference between a conductor and an insulator? How
does a circuit work? Students will learn the difference between static
and current electricity and so much more.
SCIENCE: Grade 4: 1; Grade5: 4
Not So Simple Machines
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 3–6
PROGRAM: Classroom
Students will become design and construction crews as they build
mechanical models to address an engineering challenge. They will
test their problem-solving skills as they work their way through the
engineering process.
SCIENCE: Grade 3: 4, 5; Grade 4: 4; Grade 5: 4
Rocks & Minerals
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
GRADES: 3-6
PROGRAM: Classroom
Smell, scratch and even taste! Aspiring geologists will perform various
tests to identify minerals and classify rocks.
SCIENCE: Grade 3: 11; Grade 5: 10
Reactions in Action
DISCIPLINE: Physical Science
GRADES: 3–8
PROGRAM: Classroom
Students will get fired up about science as we explore combustion and
dazzle them with color-changing liquids. Fascinating experiments teach
students all about chemical changes in matter!
stardome
DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science
GRADES: 2-8
PROGRAM: Classroom
Walk out of your classroom and into outer space! You and your
students will enter our inflatable planetarium and fly through
the solar system as we explore what makes each planet special
and meet some of the other objects that make up our universe.
SCIENCE: Grade 2: 11; Grade 3: 14; Grade 4: 10; Grade 5:
11; Grade 6: 10, 11
requirments
n This program requires an indoor space with at
least 14 feet in height and 22 feet in diameter
n Access to two 3-prong electrical outlets
n Maximum of 30 students
SCIENCE: Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1; Grade 8: 7
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
McWane Science Center has a limited number of scholarships available for
qualifying schools in Alabama. The scholarship funds pay the costs associated
with providing free classroom field trips and outreach programs. Education
Scholarship Funds do not cover the cost of transportation. Funds are issued
on a first come first served basis; to determine whether or not your school or
classroom qualifies, please contact us at 205-714-8300.
made possible by the
generosity of:
McWane, Inc
Wells Fargo
n Publix Super Markets Charities
The Comer Foundation
Protective Life Foundation
n City of Mountain Brook
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Major Support For
Science Education Programs at
McWane Science Center Provided By:
City of Birmingham
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Robert R. Meyer Foundation
Hugh Kaul Foundation
Alabama Power Foundation
Hill Crest Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama/The Caring Foundation
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
City of Hoover
Shelby County Commission
Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation
City of Vestavia Hills
The Charles T. Campbell Charitable Foundation