Science on Wheels Programming

May 9 and 10:  Pacific Science Center
Science on Wheels Programming (All-Day)

**description provided by PacSci

Student Assemblies (K-2 and 3-5)

• Celebrate the wonders of the human body with our Science on Wheels educators! Examine bone marrow, see how lungs inflate, and witness the power of stomach acid as we learn how organ systems work together to make the body work in this party of a program.

In-Class Workshops: Grades K-2

• Creature Features: Be a zoologist for a day! Explore comparative anatomy by taking a closer look at the skin and teeth of different animals. How does your heart rate compare to a hummingbird or an elephant?

• You’ve Got Nerve: How is your brain like a detective? Use your senses to explore mystery scents and fabrics with different textures. You’ll see how information about the world around you is collected, then sent to and processed by the brain. Includes strong fragrances from essential oils.

• Bone Zone: Why do we have bones anyway? Assemble a mini skeleton and look at x-rays as you learn more about the shape, movement and function of bones. Includes real bone specimen.

In-Class Workshops: Grades 3-5

• Main Frame: What do we have in common with a cougar or an opossum? Construct real animal skeletons and compare their form and function. Students work in groups of 4-6. Includes real bone specimen.

• Visual Eyes: Keep your eyes peeled as we explore the science behind vision. Learn the names, locations and functions of the part of the eye. Includes cow and sheep eye specimen. Ability to darken room allows for best results.

• Piece of Mind: Be awe-inspired by the power of the brain! You’ll explore how your mind works, discovering more about memory and other functions of your brain using puzzles and fun activities. Includes a human brain specimen.

• Bone Zone: Assemble a mini skeleton as you explore the location and function of bones and joints. Use what you learn to look at x-rays and make a diagnosis. Includes real bone specimen. Appropriate for 3rd and 4th grade. For 5th grade, please consider the Main Frame lesson.

Interactive Pop-up Exhibit

• Circulate among exhibits that cover an amazing body of knowledge: biology! How steady is your balance? Where is your ulna? Assemble skeletons, analyze x-rays, and scrutinize skulls. Tease your mind with optical illusions and then look inside a real human brain! This exhibit includes real organs from both humans and animals.

In English and Spanish