Let the Museum of Nature & Science come to you with hands-on education programs that support the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the National Science Education Standards. Check out their first four programs! Dates and times are available for registration on the Connect2Texas calendar. Scholarship money is also available from the museum if you register for two of their sessions on the same day. Please contact Scott Patterson at sciencecast@natureandscience.
ABC's of Chemistry
Grades 2-8
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Chemistry can be fun! This class will introduce children to the basics of chemistry, states of matter, and mass of everyday objects. Through hands-on experiments and demonstrations students will determine whether a chemical or physical reaction is taking place using fun, non-threatening materials.
Grades 2-8
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Chemistry can be fun! This class will introduce children to the basics of chemistry, states of matter, and mass of everyday objects. Through hands-on experiments and demonstrations students will determine whether a chemical or physical reaction is taking place using fun, non-threatening materials.
Sounds Abound
Grades 4-8
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Grades 4-8
$125 interactive/$30 view only
We experience many sounds everyday...from birds singing to police sirens. But what is sound? What is the difference between music and noise? Discover the physics of sound with this hands-on interactive program that explores such topics as vibration, amplitude, frequency, pitch, musical notes, noise, and the Doppler Effect.
Adapt to Survive
Grades K-7
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Grades K-7
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Students will learn about physical and behavioral adaptations that enable animals to live in many diverse Texas ecosystems. Students will explore which animals live in their neighborhood and understand the adaptations that allow these animals to survive in their urban backyard! Various taxidermy specimens, skulls, shells, and other objects will be used to engage students in a lively discussion for this program.
CSI: Mystery Dot
Grades 4-6
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Grades 4-6
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Mrs. Parker, the 6th grade English teacher, knows someone looked at her grade book while she was out of the room. There was a small black smudge that she knew wasn't there before and she needs to know who left it there! Students will learn about matter and mixtures while using paper chromatography to solve the mystery and determine exactly who looked in Mrs. Parker's book. Was it Laura, Stacey, Derek, or Paul? Only you will know!