Charge It!
In this hair-raising program, students learn about and explore electricity with the help of a Van de Graaff generator that will make a classmate -- or teacher’s! -- hair stand on end! We’ll learn how that happens with the help…
Pop, Fizz, Boom!
In this Introduction to Kitchen Chemistry program, students will use their scientific skills to make observations, construct a hypothesis about predicted results, and conduct a hands-on scientific experiment -- all in practice of the Scientific Method. In mixing household items…
City of Industry
Investigate the Industrial Revolution through the lens of Springfield’s industrial past. Topics include transportation history, innovation and the role of immigration upon the growth and development of cities. Travel through the Wood Museum of Springfield History and discover why Springfield…
Galaxy on the Go
New Dome with Improved Accessibility! Bring the universe to your students with Galaxy on the Go, the Science Museum’s portable planetarium. Shows can be tailored to fit your curriculum needs. Room size restrictions apply. For more information, call 413-263-6800, ext…
Us and Them: Discrimination During the Holocaust and Today
This program is free through the generous support of community donors! Through hands-on activities and primary source interpretation, students are immersed in the experiences of local Holocaust survivors who settled in the Springfield area while examining historic cases of discrimination,…
It’s Electric!
Students explore differences between static and current electricity as they experiment with conductors, insulars, magnets, and a real Van de Graaff generator, with some “shocking” results! Grades: 3-5 Program length: 45 minutes Capacity: 30 students $150 for first program; up…
Then & Now: Life at the Turn of the Century
Students become historians as they interpret early-20th century history by examining Indian Motocycles, Rolls Royce automobiles, Milton Bradley games, and Barney ice skates. In addition to a “then and now” scavenger hunt, students handle real historic artifacts and work on…
Art Discovery Center
Visit this beautiful hands-on discovery gallery that introduces our Asian art collection. Participate in a guided craft project or have an exploration session. Guided and take-home activities can be tailored for individual curriculum needs. Grades K-6 Program length: 30 minutes…