ONSITE EXPERIENCES GRADES 6-8

Shows

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.6.P.11.1, SC.7.P.11.3, SC.8.P.9.2

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.6.L.15.1, SC.7.L.17.2, SC.8.L.18.4

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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.6.L.15.1, SC.7.L.15.3, SC.8.L.18.4

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Labs

Nise Chemistry Lab

Created by the National Informal STEM Educators (NISE) Network and the American Chemical Society, this lab will engage learners through rotating station-based activities including battery building, environmental cleanup and scent molecules.

IMAX Film Match: Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Dream Big, Legend of the Enchanted Reef, Blue Whales (Opening January 26, 2024)

Standards: SC.6.P.11.1, SC.7.N.1.4, SC.8.P.8.9

Roller Coaster Physics

Learners will team up to build some crazy coasters and explore the forces that make them so much fun.

IMAX Film Match: Dream Big

Standards: SC.6.P.13.2, SC.7.P.11.2, SC.8.P.8.2

Sensational Squids

Squids and their cousins look very different from fish in the ocean! Learners will explore the unique anatomy of cephalopods through this hands-on dissection to learn how they move, eat and why they are so important to the marine food chain.

IMAX Film Match: Ancient Caves, Deep Sea, Legend of the Enchanted Reef, Ocean Odyssey, Secrets of the Sea, Blue Whales (Opening January 26, 2024)

Standards: SC.6.L.15.1, SC.7.L.17.3, SC.8.N.1.5

Demonstrations

Coral Reef Rangers

The Florida Keys is the third largest coral reef on Earth. Your reef rangers will investigate how and where coral live, why coral is so crucial to human life and the importance of protecting coral reefs.

IMAX Film Match: Ancient Caves, Deep Sea, Legend of the Enchanted Reef, Ocean Odyssey, Secrets of the Sea

Standards: SC.5.L.17.1, SC.7.L.15.3, SC.912.L.17.2

Epidemiology

Epidemiologists in training will track germs from the source in this interactive demonstration on how germs spread and then discuss ways to prevent future pandemics.

IMAX Film Match: Back from the Brink Standards: SC.6.N.1.1, SC.6.L.14.6, HE.6.C.2.4

**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.)