ONSITE EXPERIENCES GRADES 3-5

Shows

KABOOM!

Learners will explore 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.3.P.10.2, SC.4.P.10.2, SC.5.P.10.2

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.3.L15.1, SC.4.L.16.3, SC.5.L.15.1

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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.3.L.15.1, SC.4.L.17.4, SC.5.L.17.1

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Labs

GUTS, GOO AND POO

Learners will discover the revolting things our body systems can do, all in the name of keeping everyone safe and healthy. They also will investigate snot, diapers and more in this “gross anatomy” lab.

IMAX Film Match: Dinosaurs of Antarctica, Wings Over Water Standards: HE.3.C.1.5, SC.5.L.14.1

ROCKIN’ REACTIONS

Learners will perform incredible chemistry experiments using scientific equipment and find out what “matters.”

IMAX Film Match: Ancient Caves, Asteroid Hunters, Into America’s Wild Standards: SC.3.P.10.2, SC.4.P.10.2, SC.5.P.10.2

Demonstrations

Fascinating Forces

Every day in every way, forces and energy affect our daily lives. This demonstration covers the forces of gravity, friction, air pressure and centripetal force.

IMAX Film Match: Ancient Caves, Dream Big, Deep Sea Standards: SC.3.P.10.2, SC.4.P.12.1, SC.4.P.12.2, SC.5.P.13.1, SC.5.P.13.2

Everglades Our Backyard

Learners will investigate the unique adaptations of species that call the Everglades home and will participate in a food web seeing how these creatures interact.

IMAX Film Match: Great Bear Rainforest, Flight of the Butterflies, Legend of the Enchanted Reef Standards: SC.3.L.15.1, SC.4.L.17.2, SC.3.L.17.2

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.)