Hill Country Science Mill

Field Trip Pre-LessonSecondary Science

2015-2016 School Year

A field trip to the Science Mill is all about….

Discovery

Exploration

Hands-on

Fun

STEM Careers

Creativity

STEM Careers Anticipation Guide

• What types of jobs or careers are available for students who like science and math?

• Is science important in our everyday lives? Why or why not? If so, how?

• Why could understanding science be helpful as an adult?

(THINK – PAIR – SHARE)

What should we expect for our field trip?• Respect member of your group

and other museum visitors• Use indoor voices• Walk in the exhibit spaces – no

running, please• All exhibits – except living

displays – are interactive and may be touched• No food or drink in the exhibit

spaces

Important Information for a GREAT trip!

• Group’s schedule

• Location of important places…• 3D movie theater• Lunch space• Restrooms• Learning labs

• How will students move between activities?

Avatar Passports and Explorer Zone!

• To create your avatar and Explorer Zone Login, you need your…• First name• First initial of last name• Date of birth in

MM/DD/YYYY format • Zip code (optional)• Gender• Eye color

What does your personal avatar do?• Create a custom avatar at check-in

in the lobby• Scan at each exhibit to find out

about…• Exhibit information• Interesting facts• Possible STEM careers

• “Favorite” exhibits you like to see online in the Explorer Zone

After the trip, login to the Explorer Zone!

• Login with your personal information to explore…• Your favorite exhibits• Fun games• Videos• Careers and jobs related

to each exhibit• Colleges and internships

So, you want to be a scientist, engineer or mathematician?