By studying the Mesozoic Era, we gain perspective of time and how life on Earth evolves or becomes extinct. When we observe fossils we develop ideas about what dinosaurs might have looked like and how they were able to adapt to their environment. Examine illustrations to compare survival techniques of some of the most mysterious animals to have walked the planet. Classify dinosaurs, touch real fossils, and take home dinosaur prints made from clay.
Fee: $170 per visit for two 1-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 20 students per 1-hour class (10 student minimum)
Life on our planet depends on the flow of water and the development of clouds. By observing clouds, we can predict the weather and adapt our activities accordingly. Examine the appearance and actions of cloud types through artistic expression. Feel a light sprinkle, touch a fluffy cloud, and make a cloud craft to take home.
Fee: $170 per visit for two 1-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 20 students per 1-hour class (10 student minimum)
Mammals, including humans, are one of the six main classes of animals and inhabit almost every environment on the planet. We depend on mammals every day for companionship, labor, and food. Compare and contrast traits that distinguish a mammal from other animals. Sort the clues that fur and tracks reveal and use your scientific skills to explore the diverse and fascinating world of our furry neighbors.
Fee: $170 per visit for two 1-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 20 students per 1-hour class (10 student minimum)
(formerly Autumn Harvest Hits the Road) The San Diego region is rich in biodiversity and offered a sustainable way of life for its native people. By studying how the Kumeyaay Nation relied on their skills and expertise, we develop an appreciation for native traditions, plants, and animals. Gain a sense of place and history of the land many people now call home. Grind acorns for flour, scrape yucca leaves for fiber, and practice your naturalist skills to live and thrive. Experience what life in the 1300s and earlier was like in San Diego and compare to today’s lifestyle.
Fee: $255 per visit for two 1.5-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 25 students per 1.5-hour class (10 student minimum)
Plants and animals are interdependent and use their structure and senses to capture and convey different kinds of information. By making scientific observations of nature, we can uncover secrets needed to understand the world around us. Investigate feathers, shells, skulls, and other Museum specimens. Exercise visual thinking skills and listen closely to discover the clues nature’s evidence provides.
Fee: $255 per visit for two 1.5-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 25 students per 1.5-hour class (10 student minimum)
When we investigate dirt, rocks, minerals, and fossils, we discover how these components of the Earth are a part of all life. Examine minerals and how they become a part of our healthy diet. Engage in activities that reinforce weathering, erosion, and soil-water retention concepts. Crack the Earth’s crust and become a geologist.
Fee: $255 per visit for two 1.5-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 25 students per 1.5-hour class (10 student minimum)
Life-forms adapt to meet the challenges and opportunities in an environment. Analyze and interpret survival techniques of animals by observing Museum specimens. Disturb the balance of an environment and describe how inheritance and variation of traits affect the rate of success. Invent a unique species and defend how its adaptations would allow it to survive.
Fee: $255 per visit for two 1.5-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 25 students per 1.5-hour class (10 student minimum)
Geologists classify minerals according to their testable properties to determine their value as a usable resource. Different minerals are suited to different purposes. Rocks are also valuable resources and are evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly. Organize and study a large variety of minerals, rocks, and fossils. Investigate how rocks are formed by modeling the rock cycle.
Fee: $255 per visit for two 1.5-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 32 students per 1.5-hour class (10 student minimum)
Chemistry is basic to an understanding of the natural world. Hypothesize if air has mass and determine the effects of air pressure. Infer how atoms move as water changes from a solid to a liquid to a gas. Establish procedures required to plan and implement a scientific investigation.
Fee: $255 per visit for two 1.5-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 32 students per 1.5-hour class (10 student minimum)
Elements are the building blocks of all matter. When we explore the periodic table to identify elements we gain a better understanding of the make-up of our planet. Take a closer look at the interactions of molecules and conduct investigations that distinguish physical reactions from chemical reactions.
Fee: $255 per visit for two 1.5-hour classes (same day, same program)
Group size: 32 students per 1.5-hour class (10 student minimum)