Deeper Dives in Science
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type:
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesdays, 10:30am, 1:30pm
- Dates Available: March 2023 - May 2023
Deeper Dives in Science” is our “longer-than-a-cart-but-shorter-than-a class” experience for all those who want “more of the story” but are short on time. If you love the mysteries, oddities, trivia or weird stories behind current science topics, this is the program for you. These are held in the Windows on the World room, located on… Read More >
Coastal Carolina Ecosystems
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Carolina’s coast is more than just a beach! In this program, students will explore the diverse habitats of our coast, learn how organisms adapt to these wild places, and understand that we are all connected to the coast, no matter where we live! Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect… Read More >
Fossils
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
What can we learn from fossils? What do they tell us about the history of Earth? Through hands-on investigations, students will compare a variety of fossils, learn how fossilized plants and animals reveal clues to the past, and discover how life has changed over time. Program length is 45 minutes. This program is held onsite… Read More >
Prairie Ridge: Winter Habitat Hike
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Outdoor Learning Experience at Prairie Ridge
- Grade Levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (one class)
- Dates Available: December 2022 - February 2023
Hike with a naturalist and learn all about what animals and plants do during the winter to survive the cold. This program is held onsite at our Prairie Ridge location. You can find updated information for visitors at our various sites on the Plan Your Visit webpage. Curriculum Correlation(s): Adjusted according to grade level. Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling for the upcoming… Read More >
Prairie Ridge: Scientists in Training – Citizen Science
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Outdoor Learning Experience at Prairie Ridge
- Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
- Dates Available: October - November 2022, March - May 2023
Learn about the natural world while collecting scientific data on Prairie Ridge grounds. Activities and projects will vary depending on the season, weather and things observable during the time of your visit. Scientists in Training – Citizen Science Program: 90 minutes long This program is held onsite at our Prairie Ridge location. You can find… Read More >
Prairie Ridge: Animal Adaptations
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Outdoor Learning Experience at Prairie Ridge
- Grade Levels: 4th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
- Dates Available: October - November 2022, March - May 2023
Study the animals at Prairie Ridge to see how their different behaviors or structures help them to survive in specific habitats. Add a pond session to your program for an additional $60 per class. Animal Adaptations Program: 60 minutes long; Pond Add-on: Additional 60 minutes This program is held onsite at our Prairie Ridge location…. Read More >
Cheeseburger’s Journey Through the Gut
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday, Thursday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Follow a cheeseburger as it travels from your plate, through your body, and out! On this journey, students will learn about digestion, nutrients, and anatomy. Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator online for an interactive program. Whether your students are learning from home… Read More >
What’s a Bacterium
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday, Thursday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
We hear about bacteria all the time but what are they and where do they live? Why are some our friends and others make us sick. Through pictures, stained images, culture plates, and 3D models learn what they look like, and why they are different from viruses and archaea. Program length is 45 minutes. This… Read More >
Treasures of the NC Coastal Plain
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
North Carolina supports a wide diversity of plants and animals, from the mountains to the sea! During this class, students will discover some of the living treasures that can be found in the Coastal Plain, unravel their connections, and discover what makes this region of our state so special. Live plants and animals native to… Read More >
Bones & Muscles of the Body
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
How do the bones and muscles in a human body compare to those in other animals? In this class, students will learn about the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body while exploring these systems in other animal groups and discover adaptions for locomotion along the way. Program length is 45 minutes. This program… Read More >
Adaptations of Reptiles & Amphibians
- Program Type: Onsite Group Program
- Program Type: Curiosity Classes
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday - Friday, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Learn about some cool adaptations while exploring these two cold-blooded animal groups. Students will investigate a variety of reptiles and amphibians through live animals, natural history props, and biofacts, and will discover what special adaptations these scaly, slippery, and often misunderstood creatures have for survival. Program length is 45 minutes. This program is held onsite… Read More >
Frog Files
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Why do frogs make a springtime chorus? How do they adapt in our changing environment? Students will answer these questions, meet freaky frogs, and become amphibian experts during this virtual program. Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator online for an interactive program. Whether… Read More >
Meet the Animals
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Meet some of our live animal ambassadors and learn about their characteristics, adaptations, and the important roles they play in our environment. We offer a variety of themes, including reptiles, North Carolina natives, tropical animals and more. To request a specific theme or connection to a unit in your classroom, please include that information when… Read More >
Fossil Discoveries
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
- Times Available: Tuesday-Friday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Our understanding of dinosaurs and prehistoric life is constantly changing with new discoveries. This program will introduce students to fossils and the field of paleontology using natural specimens and replicas to tell the story of Earth’s history. Program length is 45 minutes. This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator… Read More >
Spy Science
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Program Type: Virtual Group Program
- Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Times Available: Wednesday, Thursday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dates Available: October 2022 - May 2023
Enter the world of historical espionage and learn from an actual event, the Battle of New York, how Colonial spies used the principles of chemistry, geology, and biology, as well as the beginnings of cryptography, to ensure their messages got safely to the intended party. Learn also about the cultural views regarding spies, the evolution… Read More >