TEACHER WORKSHOPS.............................3

DEMONSTRATION DESTINATIONS..............4

DISCOVERY DEMOS...............................5-6

CLASS BLASTS..........................................7

EXPLOREUM U..........................................8

EXPLOREUM ON THE ROAD.......................9

GALLERIES..............................................10

SCRATCH FACTORY............................11-12

IMAX DOME FILMS..................................13

BOOKING YOUR FIELD TRIP......................14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Butter�ies, Bugs & Beetles

Middle and high school teachers, strap in and let your imaginations take flight! Learn the basics of aeronautics and how your students will participate in the correlating Principles of Flight Exploration workshop. This workshop includes interactive STEM education for grades 6 to 12.

Teachers of middle and high school students get ready to take circuits to a whole new level! littleBits are simple, small blocks that make engineering complicated circuits fun, easy and educational. The simplicity of the design takes the students ingenuity and challenges them to think both logically and creatively.

The new Legos workshop allows both middle school and high school teachers to put the simple back in simple machines. Our advanced Lego kits enable teachers to introduce complex lessons in a fun new way. The Exploreum Education Department has an array of lesson plans that go from structured to free form, building student’s engineering skills as well as their confidence.

ExploreTEC is a state-of-the-art engineering lab that allows you and your middle-to-high school students a chance to explore technology and engineering careers in a hands-on and engaging way! The lab consists of 24 laptops along with SolidWorks and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Currently this unique lab offers Exploration Workshops at an additional charge to teachers.

Are you adventurous? Do you enjoy experiments? Do you love big bang science? Then you might be the person we are looking for! Come visit the all new BASF Kids’ Lab / Science Squad Headquarters and see if you have what it takes to become a member of our elite team!

The iHealthy Center is an interactive, multifunctional health and biology laboratory with experiments and demonstrations that will tantalize your taste buds and fuel your appetite for science! Visit the iHealthy demonstration space with experiments and activites.

supported by ExxonMobil & Airbus

supported by Infirmary Health

underwritten by BASF

health sciences lab

BASF Kids’ Lab / Science Squad Headquarters

Heart SmartDiscover the complexity of the cardiac muscle in this heart stopping electrical demonstration! Students get to touch a real heart and learn about EKG technology. ACOS: Grades 9-12: Anatomy & Physiology 9; Grades 9-12: Biology 5

Organ ExplorationStudents will get a hands-on experience with real organs! Teachers will have a selection of three of the following organs: brain, heart, lungs, kidneys or eyes. ACOS: Grade 7:3; Grades 9-12: Biology 5

Zoom ScienceBe amazed as we explore the world around us through a new set of eyes! Students will be introduced to the world of microscopy as they view everyday items at exceptional magnifications. ACOS: Grade K:6, Grade 1:2; Grade 7:1

Under PressureLet the force be with you! Students will witness the laws of atmospheric pressure in action. The experiments will begin with the simple and conclude with the most destructive, representing some of the intense pressures found in our everyday world. ACOS: Grade 1:8, Grade 3:12; Grade 6:1

*All demos are approximately 15 minutes long.

Seeing is BelievingDo you see what I see? Students will test their vision while exploring optical illusions, ocular dominance and the anatomy of the human eye. ACOS: Grade 1:5; Grade 5:15; Grade 7:19; Grade 9-12:11

Heads UpDem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones! Students will be introduced to the complexity of the human skeleton and various types of animal skull structures.ACOS: Grade 1:4; Grade 2:6; Grade 3:6; Grade 7:3,6; Biology 11

Plastic FantasticYou use polymers every day and may not even know it! Join the molecular chain-gang and learn all about the chemistry that keeps the world of plastics sticking together. ACOS: Grade 2:1, Grade 3:2; Grade 5:1; Grade 8:2

Use It or Lose It!Students will learn about endothermic and exothermic reactions through a series of chilling and explosive experiments. ACOS: Grade 3:2; Grade 5:1; Grade 5:4; Grades 9-12

*All demos are approximately 15 minutes long.

Food RainbowTaste the rainbow at the Exploreum! Preschoolers will go over the

healthy choices of MyPlate, filling in each category as they learn.

Next take an interactive look at the benefits of each color of fruits and

vegetables, concluding with a physical education routine.

ACOS: K4:8 ADSPC: HDL.P.2.5

Reptile RumblePreschoolers will get up close and personal with one of the

Exploreum’s very own reptiles! This activity will teach about the

importance of the Earth’s biodiversity.

ACOS: K4:7 ADSPC: S.P.3.5

Journey to Outer SpaceGet caught up in the Sun’s gravity and explore Earth’s neighborhood.

Visit amazing planets, moons, comets and the strange skyward worlds

visible every night.

ACOS: K:15; Grade 1:14; Grade 2:7; Grade 3:5; Grade 4:11; Grade 5:9

Anatomy of an AthleteDo any of your students want to become the next great athlete?

Students will take a closer looks at muscles, bones and even a real pig’s

heart to understand what goes into the making of a great

athlete.

ACOS: Health L:9; Grade 1:8; Grade 2:7; Grade 3:6; Grade 4:8; Grade 5:7

Grasshopper DissectionDoes science bug your kids out? Students will get up close and personal

with a grasshopper as they dissect this fascinating insect. ACOS: Grade 3:8; Grade 4:5; Grade 5:5

Eye DissectionWhat’s beneath the surface? Students will take an in depth look at the

anatomy of the eye, learning from front to back all the elements of this

complex super sensory organ.

ACOS: Grades 9-12; Human Anatomy and Physiology Elective 1, 7, 9

*All class blasts are approximately 45 minutes long.

Principles of Flight, Presented by AirbusAeronautics is the focus of this Exploreum Workshop presented by

Airbus. Your students will learn all about the key principles of flight

and the impact they have had on humans throughout history. Just like

budding scientists from days long before the Wright Brothers, students

will use science, everyday items and their hands to create their own

flying machine!

ACOS: Grade 8 Scientific Knowledge (Force and Motion) 35; Grade 8 Scientific Applications (Science, Technology and Society) 58, 60ACOS: Grades 9-12: Physics Core 4

3, 2, 1... Launch! GEAR Up with PneumaticsThis popular program is also ExploreTEC’s flagship field lesson! Middle

and high school students will learn about pneumatics and physics before

working in teams to take on the engineering design challenge of

constructing catapults.

ACOS: Grade 8 Physical Science 1.0, 1.1, 8.0, 9.0, 9.1, 10.0ACOS: Grades 9-12: Physical Science 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 12.0; Physics 1, 4

Heart DissectionWant to know what the inside of a heart looks like? Students will take an

adventure through the valves and chambers of the heart as they dissect

a real pig’s heart.

ACOS: Grades 9-12; Human Anatomy and Physiology Elective 1, 7, 9

Lego ChallengeBring back the building blocks of your life: LEGOs! Your students will be

introduced to the concept of simple machines, how they are used in

our everyday lives and have the opportunity to create their own using a

hands-on, fun, with a familiar medium!

ACOS: Grade 3:4,5; Grade 4:4; Grade 5:4; Grade 8:10 Grade 9-12 Physical Science

littleBits: Build Something That Does SomethingLight up your circuit boards and imaginations with littleBits! The simple,

small blocks allow students to use their own ingenuity and design to

build full functioning circuits that are fun, easy and educational.

ACOS: Grade 9-12 Physical Science 9

*Exploreum U workshops run 90-120 minutes.

Can’t come to the Exploreum? Let the science come

to you! Members of the Science Squad will perform

an array of experiments ranging from topics, such as

chemical reactions, Bernoulli’s Principle, and vortexes -

starting out small and going LARGE. It’s guaranteed to

be a BANG up success!

The show runs approximately 45-60 min, and involves

audience participation. The ideal setting would be

auditoriums or gymnasiums with high ceilings and

crowds no larger than 250 for visibility purposes.

The cost is $300 for the first show and $200 for each

additional show for the same day same location. We

travel within a one-hour radius of the Exploreum. A

50% deposit will be required at the time of booking.

Please make your reservations 30 days in advance.

For audiences exceeding 250 please contact the

Education Department at 251-208-6849. *Available

dates are limited.

Learn more about the skin you’re in and how to live life to the fullest by

making healthy choices. At the core of good health is personal

empowerment. The My BodyWorks gallery and healthy lifestyle programming

urges visitors to test their physical fitness, explore whole systems, and learn

about food for life. Sir Isaac Newton’s first law states that a body in

motion will remain in motion, and a body at rest will stay at rest. My Body-

Works serves as the catalyst that sets those bodies in motion.

Welcome to our physical science playground, where kids and kids at heart will

love to push, pull and tinker with the science all around them! Hands on Hall

focuses on simple sciences including basic physics, magnetism, probability

and simple mechanics. Students have so much fun that they don’t even

realize how much they’re learning.

Designed for the smallest of our scientists, the Wharf of Wonder is a learning adventure for kids ages 0-5. Pre-kindergarten teachers can reserve a unique Wharf of Wonder field trip that includes hands-on activities and special programs for our youngest explorers.

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Scratch Factory is a constantly evolving exhibit space that promotes playful innovation in a variety of disciplines. This 6,500 square foot creative playground is full of open-ended Science, Technology, Engineering and Math activities infused with the ARTS – STE(A)M. Students will rotate among four workshops exploring and testing their ideas; TinkerWorks, AeroWorks, ArtWorks and ExploreTEC. Light, sound and optics areas are also coming soon. With a wide variety of changing programming throughout the gallery, students can work together, collaborating on creative activities designed to spark curiousity, foster exploration, and inspire creativity. Students will be able to “think with their hands” by designing, constructing and testing their own creations. Scratch Factory marries the technical with the creative, enabling students to not just be technology consumers, but technology creators!

“Loved it! The kids spent hours doing these activities. Loved that they could follow the directions and create things with minimal adult help.”

ExploreTECThis area is the Exploreum’s newest laboratory – dedicated to technology and engineering careers. Aside from traditional staff-led demonstrations, students will be able to experiment with “high tech” tinkering activities in a colorful and inviting environment.

AeroWorks - Build, Launch and SoarStudents will explore the principles of flight and aeronautics. Budding engineers can build their own paper airplanes, test the aerodynamics in a mini wind tunnel and see how far their designs actually fly above a simulated runway. Students will explore mechanics by flying a model airplane inside its own wind tunnel, and put on a pair of foam wings and step into a human-sized wind tunnel to feel the lift of flowing air. Students can also build their own mini-parachutes and test their effective-ness inside vertical wind tubes.

TinkerWorks - Invent, Play and CreateThis area is located inside an unusual “crooked house” and features a large pegboard wall where students create their own marble roller coasters, construct pinwheels and much more. New activities are constantly being added to TinkerWorks.

ArtWorks - Design, Imagine and CreateIn this area, students can experiment with various art materials to create their own masterpieces. Students will learn how the arts are infused with science and math. Artworks is an opportunity for visitors to connect the visual arts to real world concepts.

Free Teacher memberships!Visit the Exploreum anytime with your complimentary membership! Enjoy unlimited admission to exhibits as well as reciprocal benefits to more than 300 science centers worldwide! Call 251.208.6851 or email membership@exploreum.com to get yours today!

book your field trip today!We have great programming for school groups from PreKinder-garden through college-level education. Book your trip today by calling 251.208.6880 or email studentgroups@exploreum.com.

Special showings of these films can be scheduled. Our library of films change periodically, so we suggest that you make a reservation for your group at least two weeks in advance.

April 2014 Spring 2015September 2014

*Films and dates subject to change. Please verify when booking your trip.

PREPARING TO CONTACT THE EXPLOREUMPlease have the following information available when you contact us:• Dates and times that you would like to visit• The exhibits, films and activities you would like to experience• The total number of students and chaperones participating

WHAT THE EXPLOREUM REQUESTS OF YOUIn final preparation for your field trip, we ask that you:• Call to inform us of any changes to the total numbers• Review the teacher and chaperone guide to the Exploreum• Prepare your students for the field trip• Prepare you chaperones to fulfill their duties• Prepare one check, drafted on a school account, for payment upon arrival

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE EXPLOREUMOur staff will do their best to accommodate your group’s needs as closely as possible. After you have contacted us to reserve your field trip, you will receive a confirmation form and number stating the date, tentative schedule and costs involved with your visit. You will also receive a teacher and chaperone guide to the Exploreum.

CANCELLATION POLICY• The Gulf Coast Exploreum does reserve the right to cancel any reservations at any time.• All group cancellations must be received in writing no later than four weeks prior to the event date. All refunds will be processed minus a $25 administrative fee.• Any cancellations received less than four weeks prior to the event will be refunded 50% up to one week before the event.• Any cancellations received seven days or less prior to the event will be charged a 100% percent of the event. • If you cancel your visit but reschedule for the same school year, no cancellation fee is charged. However if the second date is cancelled any prepayments will be forfeited. • All cancellations must come from the group leader.• Class Blasts and Exploreum U activities to which supplies must be ordered for number of students attending (dissections, workshops, etc.) must be notified four weeks in advance to not receive penalty. The Exploreum reserves the right to charge the group for total number of items if notified less than four weeks from the date of visit.

* If you have not received this information two weeks in advance of your field trip, please contact us immediately to ensure that your reservation is confirmed.

GALLERIES + IMAX 3 - 4 Hours 100 - 174 $8.00 – Mobile County / $9.00 Other Schools

IMAX ONLY 45 Minutes 174 $5.75 – Mobile County / $6.25 Other Schools

GALLERIES 3 Hours (1 hour each) 100 Students $7.00 – Mobile County / $7.50 Other Schools

DISCOVERY DEMOS 15 Minutes 30 $1/student(One Included) *Per additional demonstration

CLASS BLASTS 45 Minutes 30 $3/student

EXPLOREUM U 90 -120 Minutes 16 - 24 $5/student(As add on to field trip)

EXPLOREUM U 90 -120 Minutes 16 - 24 $10/student(As stand alone activity) *Does not include galleries

HOURSTuesday-Saturday9:00am-5:00pmSunday12:00pm-5:00pm

DIRECTIONSTake the Water Street exit off of I-10 and turn left at the first traffic light on to Government Street. The Exploreum is located at 65 Gover-ment Street between Water Street and Royal Street. Parking is available at a number of locations in downtown Mobile. See map on the right for parking within walking distance.

BUS PARKINGUnload and load in front of the Exploreum. Buses park at the Mobile Civic Center on Civic Drive two blocks away. *The Exploreum can not be held responsible for any damage to your vehicle or property. Parking is subject to change and based on availability.

RESERVATIONSCall 251.208.6880 or email studentgroups@exploreum.com

EDUCATION INQUIRIESCall 251.208.6849 or email education@exploreum.com