ONSITE EXPERIENCES GRADES K-2

Shows

Animal Ambassadors

Learners will meet some of MODS’ resident animal ambassadors and hear about each animal’s unique behaviors, physical features and survival techniques. Learners will gain a better understanding of these wild creatures and how they are unique from other animals.**

IMAX Film Match: Animal Kingdom, Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope (Opening September 21), Serengeti, Wings Over Water

Standards: SC.K.L.14.3, SC.1.L.14.1, SC.1.L.17.1 SC.2.L.17.1

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KABOOM!

Learners will hear about the different states of matter and the many ways we can chemically change the matter around us. Learners also will witness fire, sparks and large explosions as they explore the science behind these chemical reactions.

IMAX Film Match: Asteroid Hunters, Dream Big

Standards: SC.K.P.9.1, SC.1.N.1.2, SC.2.P.8.2, SC.2.P.9.1

Panther Prowl

Florida panthers are endangered and critical to our ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows learners to connect with the Florida panther and conservation. The interactive show is accessible through the Museum of Discovery and Science mobile app on iOS and Android devices.

IMAX Film Match: Back from the Brink, Into America’s Wild, Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope (Opening September 21), Serengeti

Standards: SC.K.L.14.3, SC.1.L.14.1, SC.2.L.17.2

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Labs

Wonderful Water

This hands-on science lab will cover unique properties of water that make it one of the most interesting molecules on Earth.

IMAX Film Match: Ancient Caves, Deep Sea, Legends of the Enchanted Reef, Ocean Odyssey, Secrets of the Sea, Wings Over Water

Standards: SC.K.P.8.1, SC.K.N.1.2, SC.1.P.8.1, SC.1.N.1.1, SC.2.P.8.4, SC.2.N.1.1

Demonstrations

PUSH, PULL AND PULLEYS

This dynamic demonstration is all about discovering forces! Learners will investigate those forces as they apply to simple machines.

IMAX Film Match: Ancient Caves, Dream Big

Standards: SC.K.P.12.1, SC.1.P.13.1, SC.2.P.13.1

WHAT’S UP WITH WEATHER?

Weather is important to the planet. This demonstration takes learners through the great water cycle and its significance in Earth’s weather patterns.

IMAX Film Match: Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Ireland, Blue Whales (Opening January 26, 2024)

Standards: SC.1.E.6.1, SS.K.G.3.3, SC.2.E.7.1

Makerspace

Each STEMobile theme (see page 9) has a full menu of program options that can be adapted to a Makerspace experience. Contact us to customize your Makerspace experience.

**For the welfare of our animals, the number and species of animals included depends on availability. Our permit currently allows us to bring select MODS animal ambassadors to offsite locations in the tri-county area (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.)