Our Hands-on Interactive Program (HIP) sessions take students on an in-depth exploration of science, technology, engineering and math and are the perfect complement to our hands-on exhibits.
Each program is conducted in one of our dynamic learning environments and lasts 25-60 minutes for preschool-grade 8. High School programs run 60-90 minutes. Program capacity: 25 students and up to 10 adults.
“HIP” Sessions
Preschool
Please see information under Kids Town.
Grade K-2 – (30 minutes)
Push/Pull – learn about the characteristics of magnets
Predictable Patterns – learn about how patterns are in our everyday lives
Grade 3-5 – (30-45 minutes)
States of Matter – learn about the four states of matter
Cells – learn about the parts of animal and plant cells and why they are different
Grades 6-8 – (45-60 minutes)
What’s up with DNA? – Participants will describe what DNA is, where it is found and how it codes for traits
Forces in Motion – Discover Newton’s Laws of Motion using different types of vehicles or objects that move
Grades 9-12 – (60-90 minutes)
CSI Discovery – Put your forensic skills to the test and solve our mystery. Students will learn the basics of fingerprinting and observational skills to solve this ‘crime’ (90 minute program)
DNA/RNA LEGO Experience – learn how DNA and RNA work to help our body complete the basic functions of replication (60 minute program)
Homeschool “HIP” Days
Hands-on Interactive Program sessions for home school students explore space, physical and life science concepts. Each program runs 35-45 minutes. Programs are offered for home school students the first Wednesday of each month.
Math – February
Math is everywhere. Explore the Science Center as a mathematician to figure out our mathematics challenge.
Famous Scientists – March
Celebrate the contributions made by scientists. Make connections to their work and our technology of today.
On the Road – April
Travel to the Science Center for fun. Students will engineer their way to knowledge by creating a small moving device.
Forensic Science – May
Use your crime sleuth skills to solve a crime.
Grade Levels/Times
Elementary: 11 am
Middle School: 12 pm
High School: 1pm
Rates: Member: $5 / Non-member $10
To register, call 313.577.8400, Option 5, weekdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Content questions may be directed to the Director of Education Programs at 313.577.8400, ext. 430
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