FIELD TRIP GUIDE

2015 — 2016

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR FIELD TRIP

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MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER – COLLEGE RULED200 19TH STREET NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203

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ATTIREStudents are encouraged to wear a name tag with their school and teacher’s name and/or an identifying school shirt when visiting McWane Science Center.

CANCELLATIONS: Deposits not received on time may result in cancellation of IMAX® reservations. Deposits will be credited toward the total amount due.

McWane Science Center reserves the right to collect payment on reservations cancelled fewer than 72 hours prior to the scheduled visit. Without a cancellation, you will be charged for the full amount of your deposit.

DETERMINE GROUP SIZE AND CHAPERONESHow many children and adults will be in your group? To ensure a positive learning experience for our guests, we ask each class have a minimum number of chaperones depending on grade level.

Grades PreK – 5th Groups Must have a minimum of 1 adult for every 6 students in the group.

Grades 6 -8 Groups Must have a minimum of 1 adult for every 8 students in the group. Grades 9 -12 Groups Must have a minimum of 1 adult for every 10 students in the group.

NO MORE THAN 1 ADULT FOR EVERY 2 STUDENTS. ANY ADULT OVER MAXIMUM WILL PAY GENERAL GROUP RATES.

PARKING AND DIRECTIONSPlease unload bus at the 2nd Avenue North entrance. Bus park-ing is located at a remote parking lot. McWane Science Center will provide drivers courtesy shuttle service. Car parking is $5 per vehicle in our parking deck.

ADDRESS: McWane Science Center is located at the corner of 19th Street and 2nd Avenue North in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.

CONFIRM RESERVATIONAfter finalizing your trip with the Reservations Department at McWane Science Center, you will receive a confirmation number. Reservations are not complete until you receive a confirmation packet via mail, email or fax.

MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT

200 19th Street North • Birmingham, AL 35203 Reservations: 205-714-8414 • Toll-Free: 1-877-4-MCWANE

Teachers’ Fax: 205-714-8203Email: reservations@mcwane.org

PAYMENT OPTIONSPayment is due in full upon arrival the day of your visit to McWane Science Center. Deposits must be received 14 days prior to your visit. All IMAX® reservations require a $2 per person non-refundable deposit.

Discounted admission rates are available to school groups of 15 or more people who visit as a class during regular school hours. Reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance to qualify for discounted rates.

Contact McWane Science Center’s Reservations Department to reserve your field trip.

ORDER LUNCH FROM THE SMART CAFÉ $5.50 PER LUNCH: Pre-order a fresh, delicious lunch from the Smart Cafe’.

BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH Groups are welcome to bring their own lunch. Please pack them in clearly labeled cardboard boxes identifying both the name of the school and teacher. Lunches should be individually packaged in paper bags. We will make sure your lunch is brought to your reserved lunchroom during the 20 minutes your lunch is scheduled. Please do not bring carbonated drinks into the museum.

*Must be ordered at least 1 week before date of visit.

All fees are subject to change.All programs subject to availability.

MUSEUM ONLY: Students (Grades PreK-12) $7.00 Adults (Teachers, Chaperones & Bus Drivers) FREE

IMAX® DOME THEATER ONLY: Students (Grades PreK-12) $7.00 Adults $5.00

INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES COMBO PACKAGES

MUSEUM + PROGRAM: Students $9.00 / Adults FREE

MUSEUM + IMAX: Students $10.00 / Adults $5.00

MUSEUM, IMAX + PROGRAM: Students $12.00 / Adults $5.00

**Lunch Deposit: $2 per lunch, due 2 weeks before visit

*Adult pricing is for up to 1 adult for every 2 students.

DETAILS

Plan your trip

ADMISSION

LUNCH

RESERVATIONS

McWane Science Center is a nonprofit science museum complementing the mission of schools and educators by offering dynamic hands-on science exhibits and programs for all ages and grades. This guide is designed to help you make the most of your field trip. It includes a brief overview of our exhibits, IMAX® films, and a full list of the educational programs we offer to enhance your experience.

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IMAX® schedule subject to change without notice. Visit www.mcwane.org for a current list of films.

IMAXWatch captivating films on Alabama's largest screen

ROBOTSOPENS JANUARY 22, 2016

Today's robots are nothing short of astonishing. Those coming in the not-too-distant future are simply revolutionary. ROBOTS is a sneak peek into the future at what might be possible as scientists use innovative engineering and design to make cyber characters less "humanoid" and more just plain human.

The IMAX® Dome Theater puts your class in the center of the action by projecting amazing images onto the five-story tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost three tons of speakers and sub woofers. Visit www.mcwane.org for a complete list of movies and showtimes.

OCEAN OASISJUNE 15, 2015 —MARCH 17, 2016

Ocean Oasis, a giant-screen film, is a fascinating journey into the bountiful seas and pristine deserts of two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds: Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. Ocean Oasis mesmerizes us with revealing and memorable scenes that explore these mysteries.

JOURNEY TO SPACENOW— JANUARY 21, 2016

In the past half century, humans have punched through the stratosphere, walked on the moon, and lived continuously in orbit. In the coming decades, our unquenchable curiosity will take our species beyond the cradle of Earth to touch the face of another world. Strap in for the next giant leap.

HORSESJUNE 15, 2015 — NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Horses takes you on a spectacular journey through Argentina, British Columbia, Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Spain and Texas to meet vaqueros, gauchos, baqueanos and cowboys – all part of a single global horse culture, an unbroken trail stretching back 1,500 years.

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about imax

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESSAll aboard for the ultimate in romantic railway travel as Rocky Mountain Express returns to IMAX just in time for the Holidays.

SANTA VS. THE SNOWMANIt just wouldn't be the holiday season without Santa vs. The Snowman. Don't miss this McWane favorite.

holiday films

The IMAX Dome is a large format, 15/70mm film projection system that uses legendary IMAX technology to create amazing images of unsurpassed resolution and impact. Combined with 15,000 watts and six channels of digital surround sound, it is the ultimate movie experience. IMAX film has the largest film frame in motion picture history – ten times the size of a standard 35mm frame! In just 40 minutes, the projector carries more than 10,000 feet of film at 24 frames per second.

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WILD AFRICAOPENS MARCH 18, 2016

Come with us on a spectacular ride across, over and through the magical realms of the most dramatic continent on Earth: Africa. Audiences will be plunged into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures. On the journey through the magical realms of Africa, we'll discover the fascinating secrets of this enchanted kingdom.

Explore four floors of fascinating exhibitsInside the museum, four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder. The first step in planning your memorable field trip adventure is learning about the exhibits you will experience in the museum. Below is a brief overview of what is inside McWane Science Center. You can also learn more about every exhibit online at www.mcwane.org.

AROUND THE MUSEUM

LOWER LEVEL

Explore our aquarium which features over fifty species of marine life in a wide variety of salt and fresh water tanks. Highlights of Alabama’s largest aquarium include the popular Shark and Ray Touch Tank, jellyfish, the Cahaba River Biorama, a six-foot green moray eel in the Gulf Tank and a variety of fresh water fish.

Ocean Journey • River JourneyShark & Ray Touch Tank

ScienceQuest • Demonstration Station Bubble Room • Rushton Science TheaterYour students can lie on a Bed of Nails, test out the pulley chairs, experiment with bubbles and interact with dozens of other exhibits inside the museum's Adventure Halls. Several live science demonstration stations are also on this level. Be sure to reserve an educational show in Rushton Science Theater to enhance your field trip.

LEVEL 1

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NEW EXHIBIT

Bring your Pre K and Kindergarten classes to Itty Bitty Magic City and connect to your curriculum in new and innovative ways! This new interactive exhibit will allow your classes to learn about community helpers in our Fire Station, practice empathy in our Pet Vet, and prepare healthy foods in our Diner. They can also explore physical play in our water area, the construction zone and on our new climbing structure.

GREAT NEW EXHIBIT FOR OUR EARLIEST LEARNERS

On the third floor you will discover exciting inter-active exhibits about Art & Technology. The third floor is a location for seasonal exhibits including our popular exhibit Winter Wonderland and the Magic of Model Trains.

Classrooms • Art & Technology • Traveling Exhibit Space

This level is where you will find the Alabama Dinosaur exhibit featuring rare finds from the Alabama tyrannosaur to dangerous raptors. Your class can also meet the faces and fins that swam in Alabama’s oceans 80 million years ago in the Sea Monsters of Alabama exhibit. The exhibit includes a giant sea turtle and the great prehistoric predator, the Mosasaur.

Take a walk on the wild side in the NatureScope exhibit, home to a collection of interactive displays about birds and bugs.

Before you head on to explore the rest of the museum, be sure to take a ride on the daring High Cycle. And don't forget to get a bird's eye view of our planet with the visually impressive Science on a Sphere!

Alabama Dinosaurs • NatureScope Sea Monsters of Alabama • high cycleNOAA Science on a Sphere

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

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COMING SPRING 2016

When scheduling your class field trip to McWane Science Center, choose from one of the many educational programs listed on the following pages. These programs are designed for specific grades and meet Alabama Course of Study, National Science Education Standards or Alabama Performance Standards for 4-year-olds (APKS) as established by the Alabama Department of Children’s Affairs, Office of School Readiness. Call (205) 714-8414 or email reservations@mcwane.org to make a reservation.

Lightning Strikes!DISCIPLINE: Physical Science GRADES: AllGlowing, crackling and snapping toward Earth, billions and billions of electrons explode into the ground. That’s what happens when Lightning Strikes! Witness lightning bolts up to 12 feet long zapping between the tandem Tesla coil system and get zapped by touching the Van de Graaff generator. You’ll be amazed and awestruck as you learn about electricity!CAUTION: Loud noises may not be suitable for younger audience members, individuals with pacemakers or those who may be pregnant.

Combustion!DISCIPLINE: Physical Science GRADES: AllWhat happens when you mix heat, fuel and oxygen? Finding out can be a blast in this program that is sure to ignite students interest in chemistry and chemical reactions.CAUTION: Loud noises may not be suitable for younger audience members.

Science SpectacularDISCIPLINE: Physical Science GRADES: AllRazzle Dazzle your curiosity with some of our favorite demonstrations including electricity, combustion, liquid nitrogen and more!CAUTION: Loud noises may not be suitable for younger audience members.

The excitement of science comes to life with memorable demonstrations and one of a kind experiences. This unique science learning environment hosts programs for large groups. Reserved shows are subject to availability.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Learning for all ages

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SEATING CAPACITY: Minimum 50/Maximum 108PRICING: Students (Pre-K—12) $2.00

RUSHTON SCIENCE THEATER

Enhance your class visit with one of these reserved programs.NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades 3-5 programs is 30 students unless otherwise noted below.

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Fossils RockDISCIPLINE: Life ScienceFossils are fascinating! They teach us about life that used to live on this planet long before we did! Using fossils from our world famous collection, we will discover Alabama's ancient history and learn about some real giants from the past!SCIENCE: Grade 1: 6; Grade 2: 6

Curious CrittersDISCIPLINE: Life ScienceGet better acquainted with animals from around the world. Investigate the relationships these critters have with each other and the environment around them.SCIENCE: Grade K: 6, Grade 1: 4; Grade 2: 6

Water, Wind and WeatherDISCIPLINE: Earth and Space Science, Physical ScienceWhat is the water cycle and what does it have to do with weather? Students will explore water, wind and weather as they engage in hands-on activities.SCIENCE: Grade K: 1; Grade 1: 7, 8, 9; Grade 2: 1, 7, 9

Forensics 101DISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceStudent teams use forensic science to solve a simulated crime.NSES: Science as Inquiry; History and Nature of Science; Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Jr. RoboticsDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceUsing LEGO© WeDo kits, small groups will work together to build and program exciting robotic models with working motors and sensors that will expand their problem solving and critical thinking skills. SCIENCE: Grade 3: 4, 5; Grade 4: 4TECHNOLOGY: 1, 2, 3, 12Program is 90 minutes long.

Coastal CreaturesDISCIPLINE: Life ScienceDiscover how animals have adapted to coastal environments, the role of camouflage, the nature of predator/prey relationships and the importance of these habitats to our planet’s health.SCIENCE: Grade 3: 8; Grade 4: 5, 6

Adventures in ChemistryDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceChemistry matters! Hands on experiments and demonstrations will solidify your students’ understanding of the three phases of matter and how to determine if a chemical change has or hasn’t taken place.SCIENCE: Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1

Energy and MotionDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceTo understand how we walk, ride bicycles or launch rockets into space, we need to understand the relationship between force and motion. Come try exciting experiments to test Sir Isaac Newton¹s three Laws of Motion and learn how energy is transferred through systems!SCIENCE: Grade 3: 4, Grade 4: 4, Grade 5: 4

Grades K–2 Grades 3–5

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Enhance your class visit with one of these reserved programs.NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades K-2 programs is 30 students unless otherwise noted below.

just for teachers

Teacher's Night Out other special days

As our way of saying thank you for being loyal friends of McWane Science Center, you and a guest* are invited to join us for a special complimentary evening. Explore the Adventure Halls, see a special screening of a film in the IMAX® Dome Theater, enjoy refreshments and enter to win great door prizes, including a one year family membership to McWane Science Center!

RSVP at (205) 714-8414 by September 8, 2015Guests must be 18 years and older

DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

McWane Science Center offers a wide variety of special days thoughout the year.

Earth Science Week Oct 11-17National Chemistry Week October 18 - 24Mole Day Oct 23Darwin Day Feb 12thEngineering Showcase Feb 24thDr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration Mar 5thPi Day/Einstein’s Birthday March 14thSpring Break/Brain Awareness Week March 28 - Apr 1 Week of the Young Child April 10-16

Visit www.mcwane.org for more details

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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Grades 6-8

Life in a DropDISCIPLINE: Earth and Space ScienceGRADES: 6 & 7This lab introduces students to effects of pollution on the environment through a daphnia biotoxicity assay using household chemicals. In addition, students will discuss classification of microscopic organisms and perform further tests for contamination.

SCIENCE: Grade 6: 2, 3, 7; Grade 7: 1, 4, 5, 7

HIV PreventionDISCIPLINE: Life ScienceGRADE: 7To connect the life cycle of the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) to transmission, students will model the spread of HIV in a population and perform an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) to detect HIV-specific proteins in a sample.

SCIENCE: Grade 7: 1, 2, 6, 10; Grade 8: 1HEALTH: Grade 6: 2, 5, 7, 14, 15; Grade 7: 8, 14; Grade 8: 12

It’s a Wild Ride!DISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADE: 8

Study the laws of physics that make roller coasters so thrilling. Students will get hands-on and explore the physics behind the engineering of these rides. The experiment concludes by letting students utilize their knowledge to design and build their own coasters.SCIENCE: Grade 8: 1, 8, 10, 11

The Eyes Have It: An Eye-Opening Experience DISCIPLINE: BiologyGRADE: 7The eye is an intricate machine easily accessible through dissection. In this lab, students will dissect a cow eye, model how degenerate eye disorders effect vision, and learn how visual illusions work.SCIENCE: Grade 7: 3, 6, 8, 10

Daphnia Drug Physiology InvestigationDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADE: 7Students will design an experiment to test the effects of drugs such as caffeine and nicotine on Daphnia heart rate. Students will work in small groups to investigate their question, design a lab experiment, and collect data. They will discuss body systems, neurotransmitters, experimental design, and use microscopes.SCIENCE: Grade 7: 1, 3

Isn’t That a Crime?DISCIPLINE: Life and Forensic ScienceGRADES: 7 & 8Students will analyze a crime scene, look for evi-dence and perform a variety of techniques used in real crime labs. Techniques include analyzing hair and fiber samples under a microscope, examining for fingerprints, blood typing and separating DNA fragments using agarose gel electrophoresis.SCIENCE: Grade 7: 10; Grade 8: 1

labworksEnhance your class visit with one of these reserved programs.NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades 6-8 programs is 30 students unless otherwise noted below. LabWorks is a series of engaging experiments designed especially

for middle school students. Developed through a partnership between UAB’s Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD) and McWane Science Center, these labs include modern scientific protocols and equipment that enable students to investigate contemporary questions in biology, chemistry and physics.

RESERVATIONS: (205) 714-8454, labworks@mcwane.org

TIMES: 9:00-11:00 am or 12:00-2:00 pmCAPACITY: 30 students INFORMATION: (205) 714-8454, labworks@mcwane.org

Microscope LabDISCIPLINE: Life ScienceA microscope is one of the most useful tools in science. In this highly interactive lab your students will have the opportunity to learn and practice essential skills while investigating fixed and live specimens.NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology

Design Challenge: Toxic TownDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceStudent engineers must save Toxic Town! With a set of supplies, teams will design, build and test a new product to solve this dilemma.SCIENCE: Grade 8: 8, 10Program is 90 minutes long.

Amazing ReactionsDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceThis class focuses on the periodic table of elements including their reactions, properties and their structures. We will engage students in hands on challenges to build and recognize models of atoms.SCIENCE: Grade 8: 2, 3, 4, 7

Robotics Challenge DISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceStudents will participate in a robotics activity that will bring out their inner techno geek. LEGO® MINDSTORMS® is an ideal tool for helping students learn math, science, computers and design technology.NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and TechnologyMATH: Grade 6:20 (6-EE9); Grade 7:10 (7-EE4)Program is 90 minutes long.

Exploring Alabama's Ancient Past DISCIPLINE: Earth and Space ScienceIn the entire United States, Alabama is the best place east of the Mississippi River to find the remains of dinosaurs and other animals that roamed the earth prior to humans. Learn the science behind the incredibly rich and varied fossil history our state has to offer! This program includes a guided introduction to our Natural History Exhibits on Level 2 of the museum.NSES: Science As Inquiry, Earth and Space Science, History and Nature of Science

Learn to Code, Learn to Think! By applying math and science skills students will solve problems and test ideas. Our future will continue to be run by automated systems and lines of code will create those digital worlds. The need for digital literacy is now! We will use drag-and-drop programming basics with Scratch (a project of the MIT Media Lab) to make this a fun and engaging lab for everyone.

TECHNOLOGY: Grade 6 -8: 13, 14 Grade 9-12: 13, 14, 17

CODING ACADEMY GRADES: 6-12 • PROGRAM: Classroomnew

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Grades 9-12Enhance your class visit with one of these reserved programs.NOTE: Maximum capacity of Grades 9-12 programs is 30 students unless otherwise noted below.

Design Challenge: SurvivorDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceStudent engineering teams have been deserted on an island. Oh, no! Their survival depends on innovation and ingenuity and what they can make with a given a set of supplies!NSES: Science as Inquiry, Physical Science, Science and Technology Program is 90 minutes long.

Robotics LabDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceThink your students are too old to play with LEGOs®? Think again! Let your students express their inner geek in this interactive program using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots. They will learn techniques used in the real world of science, engineering and design.NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and TechnologyProgram is 90 minutes long.

Science and SocietyThe impact of science and technology on society is evident. But society also influences science. Even if you don't spend your days sequencing DNA, conducting particle accelerator experiments, or ana-lyzing the composition of rocks, you can still influence the path of science with your actions every day. This program will ask students to sort and prioritize new technologies according to their own values and the values of others. Students will explore how technologies and society influence each other and how people’s values shape how technologies are developed and adopted in society. NSES: Science as Inquiry, Science and Technology

Program is 60 minutes long.

GENE-ius is an engaging, day-long laboratory experience in molecular biology and genetics designed for high school biology students, grades 9–12. Using state-of-the-art equip-ment, participants work in small groups with guidance from UAB students and faculty to complete a challenging lab ex-periment. Students also have access to McWane Science Center exhibits and programs throughout the day.

GENE-IUS LAB

DNA Fingerprinting LabDISCIPLINE: Life Science

Students focus on genetic diversity and use contemporary techniques in molecular biology to isolate DNA from their cheek cells, use polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify a highly variable region of chromosome one and employ gel electrophoresis to analyze samples.

SCIENCE: Biology: 1, 7, 8; Genetics: 3, 7, 8, 9; Forensic Science: 2, 4, 5

Sickle-Cell Anemia: Tracking Down an Inherited TraitDISCIPLINE: Life Science

The molecular basis of this hereditary disease is the main focus as students use electrophoresis to analyze differences in the normal and sickle-cell hemoglobin at the protein and DNA levels. Microscopy of fresh blood smears allows students to observe phenotypic differences between normal and sickle red blood cells.SCIENCE: Human Anatomy and Physiology: 9; Biology: 1, 7, 8; Genetics: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8

Huntington's Disease LabDISCIPLINE: Life Science

Students learn structure and function of the human brain as they work in small groups to dissect a sheep brain and test their olfactory systems. Then students will use DNA gel electro-phoresis and microscopy to explore the genetics and neuro-pathology of Huntington’s disease. SCIENCE: Human Anatomy and Physiology: 1, 4, 8; Biology: 1, 7, 8; Zoology: 1; Genetics: 5, 6, 7

HIV LabDISCIPLINE: Life Science

Students explore the lifecycle of HIV and perform an Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). They’ll address the public health issues related to HIV/AIDS through a series of small group discussions, activities and a mock fluid exchange

SCIENCE: Human Anatomy and Physiology: 15; Biology: 1, 8; Genetics: 7, 9, 11; Health: 1, 5, 12, 22

RESERVATIONS: (205) 714-8479, geneius@mcwane.org TIMES: 9:00-2:00 pmCAPACITY: 28 students

GENE-ius is supported by McWane Science Center; UAB Center for Community Outreach Development (CORD); Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); National Science Foundation (NSF); National Institutes of Health (NIH); UAB Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center; BioRad Scientific; Olympus Microscope; Brinkmann Instruments; Fisher Scientific; and Scientific Stores.

McWane Science Center offers Overnight Adventure programs year-round for groups of all shapes and sizes! We can tailor the experience to fit the needs of school groups, scout groups, church groups, and families. We require groups to have at least 100 people for a private event.

Let us help you customize an Overnight Adventure for your group! For more information or to make a reservation, call (205) 714-8489, email jpace@mcwane.org or visit www.mcwane.org.

• IMAX Dome Theater film• Admission to Exhibit Halls• Science program• Dinner, Late night snack, Breakfast• Same-day or next-day admission to

the Exhibit Halls• McWane Science Center Patch

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 100 participantsShared dates are available for smaller groups

FEE: $40 for Kids $20 for Adults$10 Overnight Adventures T-shirt

If you plan to attend the evening’s activities, but not stay overnight, full Overnight Adventure pricing is still ap-plied. No discounts or coupons apply.

McWane Science Center invites you and your class to participate in an exciting opportunity for the 2015 – 2016 school year. As a class project, design an exhibit for McWane Science Center and win cash prizes for your classroom! This creative, cross-curricular project incorporates science, math, writing and technology.

SPONSORED BY

OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES

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Overnight Adventures at McWane

annual competition

Students build exhibits at Celebrate Science

n Your students will enjoy a classroom visit by McWane Science Center staff to discuss your project.

n The winning prototype will be displayed at McWane Science Center for 1 year.

BASIC FEATURES:

n Each participating class will receive two free field trips to McWane Science Center including the “Celebrate Science” awards ceremony.

n Initial funding for supplies provided.

n Learn about exhibit design from McWane Science Center professionals.

For more information, contact Kathy Fournier, Vice President of Education, (205) 714-8254, kfournier@mcwane.org*Deadline to apply is September 25

packages include

ATTENTION ALL 3RD–5TH GRADE TEACHERS

EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Can’t come to us? Then we will bring our adventures in science to you! McWane Science Center’s Outreach specialists offer a variety of exciting, standards-based, hands-on science activities and presentations for school assemblies and classroom programs.

Super Science Show DISCIPLINE: Physical Science, ChemistryGRADES: 2–8PROGRAM: Assembly ONLYExplore the wonders of liquid nitrogen, the power of explosions and the shocking world of electricity in this energetic presentation.SCIENCE: Grade 2: 1; Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1

Enlightening ElectricityDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADES: 2–6PROGRAM: ClassroomWhat’s the difference between a conductor and an insulator? How does a circuit work? Students will learn the difference between static and current electricity and so much more.SCIENCE: Grade 4: 1; Grade5: 4

Not So Simple Machines DISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADES: 3–6 PROGRAM: ClassroomStudents will become design and construction crews as they build mechanical models to address an engineering challenge. They will test their problem-solving skills as they work their way through the engineering process. SCIENCE: Grade 3: 4, 5; Grade 4: 4; Grade 5: 4

Rocks & MineralsDISCIPLINE: Earth and Space ScienceGRADES: 3-6PROGRAM: ClassroomSmell, scratch and even taste! Aspiring geologists will perform various tests to identify minerals and classify rocks.SCIENCE: Grade 3: 11; Grade 5: 10

Reactions in ActionDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADES: 3–8PROGRAM: ClassroomStudents will get fired up about science as we explore combustion and dazzle them with color-changing liquids. Fascinating experiments teach students all about chemical changes in matter!SCIENCE: Grade 3: 2; Grade 5: 1; Grade 8: 7

Light Bright!DISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADES: Pre-K–KPROGRAM: ClassroomYoung scientists will investigate the phenomenon of light and shadow. Students will also experiment with the effects of illumina-tion on shadows and become artists of light. APKS: 1.1, 3.3, 4.5SCIENCE: K: 2, 7

Dinosaur DetectivesDISCIPLINE: Earth and Space ScienceGRADES: PreK-KPROGRAM: ClassroomDinosaurs - what were they like and where did they go? We’re answering these questions and more while getting our hands dirty in this dynamic look at dinosaurs! We’ll become real paleontologists as we dig up dinosaur bones and piece together an amazing prehistoric puzzle! APKS: 1.1, 3.3, 3.5SCIENCE: K: 6

Marvels of MagnetsDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADES: Pre-K-KPROGRAM: ClassroomWhat’s the big attraction to magnets? Why are some magnets stronger than others? Learn about electromagnets and more!APKS: 1.2, 1.4, 2.4SCIENCE: K: 4, 5

Liquid LabDISCIPLINE: Physical ScienceGRADES: K-2PROGRAM: ClassroomWhat is a liquid? How does it differ from a solid or gas? Students explore the properties of liquids, including cohesion and density.SCIENCE: K: 1, 7; Grade 1: 1, 2

Amazing AnimalsDISCIPLINE: Life Science GRADES: K-12PROGRAM: ClassroomBring our animals into your classroom! We will discuss each animal in terms of where it is from, what it eats and how it is adapted to its environment. We will observe what they all have in common and what makes them different.SCIENCE: K: 6; Grade 1: 4; Grade 2: 6; Grade 4: 5, 6

OUTREACH

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McWane in the Classroomn 1 Classroom Program: $125; maximum 30 studentsn Each Additional Classroom Program: $100; (must be the same program and be on the same day for discount to apply)

n1 Assembly Program:$250; maximum 150 studentsnEach Additional Assembly Program: $200 (must be the same program and be on the same day for discount to apply)

general pricing

nLibraries /Community Programs: $100; groups of 30 or lessnLibraries /Community Programs: $150; groups of 31 or morenMileage: $.55/mile for all Alabama counties outside Jefferson and Shelby Counties

On the day scehduled outreach program for 30 attendees or less, if you have more than 30 attendees present, McWane Science Center reserves the right to charge on additional $50.00

stardomeDISCIPLINE: Earth and Space ScienceGRADES: 2-8 PROGRAM: ClassroomWalk out of your classroom and into outer space! You and your students will enter our inflatable planetarium and fly through the solar system as we explore what makes each planet special and meet some of the other objects that make up our universe. SCIENCE: Grade 2: 11; Grade 3: 14; Grade 4: 10; Grade 5: 11; Grade 6: 10, 11

n This program requires an indoor space with at least 14 feet in height and 22 feet in diameter

nAccess to two 3-prong electrical outlets nMaximum of 30 students

requirments

McWane Science Center has a limited number of scholarships available for qualifying schools in Alabama. The scholarship funds pay the costs associated with providing free classroom field trips and outreach programs. Education Scholarship Funds do not cover the cost of transportation. Funds are issued on a first come first served basis; to determine whether or not your school or classroom qualifies, please contact us at 205-714-8300.

n McWane, Incn Wells Fargon Publix Super Markets Charities

n The Comer Foundationn Protective Life Foundationn City of Mountain Brook

made possible by thegenerosity of:

Non-Profit OrgU.S. Postage

PAIDBirmingham, ALPermit No. 1331

Major Support For Science Education Programs at

McWane Science Center Provided By:City of Birmingham

The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaRobert R. Meyer Foundation

Hugh Kaul FoundationAlabama Power Foundation

Hill Crest FoundationBlue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama/The Caring Foundation

Susan Mott Webb Charitable TrustCity of Hoover

Shelby County CommissionJoseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation

City of Vestavia HillsThe Charles T. Campbell Charitable Foundation