Science Express

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Enriching Children's Minds Through Science

Elementary

Science Express offers In-School Field Trips for students in grades K-6. A trained instructor will visit your school, on your schedule, to engage students in 75 minutes of hands-on science FUN. All programs include a make-and-take home activity, as well as a Certificate of Achievement.

Meeting Science Standards
Not only are our science programs FUN for students, they also correlate with the new Washington State Science Standards (published June 2009). Our programs address Systems, Inquiry, Application, and the new Domains of Science requirements. Please view our Program Guide for a list of our Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science classes.

Funding Sources
Please see our Fees and Policies section below for more information on the cost of the program. The following resources are suggestions for funding the field trips:

Parent-paid field trip fees
Public Education Foundation (PEF) grants
PTA or PTO funds
State and Federal Grants (see links below)

Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science-Click Here
Federal Grants-Click Here
Target Field Trip Grants-Click Here

2009-2010

Program Guide

Life Science Classes

	Animal Extreme Students will learn about extreme ecosystems and animal adaptations. Students will invent a new "extreme animal", experience the insulating properties of blubber, and play a camoflauge game as they learn about life in deserts and tundras.
	Have a Heart Students will learn all about the human heart and circulatory system as they listen to their heartbeat with a stethoscope, calculate their cardiac output using a nomogram, build a model circulatory system using pumps, tubing, and bulb syringes.
	It's Alive Students will learn about cell biology as they explore the characteristics of plants and animals by observing specimens and models. Students will extract chlorophyll from spinach and make a model cell to take home.
Physical Science Classes
	Junior CSI Students become crime scene investigators as they learn about the science of forensics. Students will make fingerprint cards, test unknown substances, analyze ink samples, and use an ultraviolet light to find clues in the dark.
	Machines in Motion Young engineers will learn about simple and compound machines as they work in teams to build a model crane. Students will also learn about motion and energy as they race cars down a track.
	Marvelous Matter - Level 1 Students will learn about the three phases of matter in this introductory class. Students will explore surface tension, density, and mass as they migrate through several hands-on stations and take home a density bottle..
	Marvelous Matter - Level 2 Students continue their exploration of matter as they learn about the 4th and 5th states, as well as physical and chemical changes. Students will also conduct a controlled experiment with ice cubes.
	Simple Circuits Students will learn about the fundamentals of electricity as they build open and closed circuits using use batteries, lamps, and switches to complete their projects.
	Surfing Soundwaves Students will learn about sound as a form of energy as well as its physical properties as they conduct experiments in vibrations, amplification, and pitch. Students will make an instrument to take home.
Earth and Space Science Classes
	Celestial Bodies Students will learn about the solar system as they explore the sun, 8 planets, and the moon through games, simulations, and hands-on activities. Students will also make a scaled planetary model to take home.
	Geology Rocks! Students will learn about rocks in minerals in this Geology class. Students will dig for gemstones, conduct geological tests, and take home what they find! Students will also help launch volcanoes!
	Paleo Jr. Students will learn about paleontology in this fun class about fossils. Students will observe and identify specimens from the millions of years ago and make a replica fossil to take home. Students will also make a sedimentary rock model out of colored sand.
	Plate Tectonics Students will be introduced to plate tectonics as they learn about mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Students will experiment with liquefaction, make a seismograph machine, and launch volcanoes.
	Wacky Weather Students learn about meteorology as they experiment with weather instruments, air pressure, wind, and precipitation (aka Insta Snow). Then, students will learn about extreme weather conditions as they make tornadoes in a bottle and touch a ball of lightning.
	Scientific Method Students will learn the 5 steps to the Scientific Method as they conduct a controlled experiment. Students will complete a lab report with data to support their conclusions. This is a great class for students considering Science Fair projects.
	Programs with this symbol include math activities.
Fees and Policies Program Fee: $7.50 per student, per class Travel Fee: $25 for travel to King County Number of Students: Minimum 20 and Maximum 30 Number of Sessions: Minimum of 2 Inclement Weather Policy Science Express will make all reasonable efforts to conduct our program on the date it is scheduled. However, if driving conditions are unsafe, we will need to reschedule the program. We will contact you on the program date to discuss other arrangements. Cancellation Policy Please notify us at least 14 days prior to the program date if you need to cancel any classes (including additional classes on the same day) Otherwise, a $50 cancellation fee will be assessed. There is no fee to reschedule a class.