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Field TripMore than 250 interactive science, technology, energy and health exhibits await students of all ages. We’re experts at making sure that bringing your group to the Museum is smooth sailing all the way. Discounted admission for groups of 20 or more!
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Science WorksYour students become scientists during our 50-minute ScienceWorks Labs that provide hands-on experience with a variety of topics identified in the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations. Each lab includes pre-visit and post-visit classroom activities. Labs are available year-round for preschool to middle school students.
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OutreachIt's Science on Wheels: We bring the Museum to you! We offer fun, inquiry-based programs for the students in your classroom, library, festival or youth center! All programs address objectives outlined in the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and include pre- and post-visit activities.
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Series OutreachWe bring science activities, writing exercises, and academic confidence to your students. Our programs are proven to correlate with a rise in Science MEAP scores among participating students. Each program is a series of workshops led by a highly qualified teacher and aligns with MI Grade Level Content Expectations. All materials are provided.
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Distance LearningOur educators use videoconferencing to engage your students in a dynamic, hands-on learning experience. Program kits sent to classroom teachers include nearly everything you need for experiments. Kits are yours to keep! All programs address National Science Education Standards and align with Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations.
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Professional DevelopmentJoin us for fast-paced, hands-on teacher workshops that provide elementary and middle school educators with new hands-on tools for incorporating interactive science and math activities into your classroom. Join us for professional development opportunities both at the museum and at your school.
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Summer of ScienceWhether you’re with a group or your family, explore over 250 exhibits, participate in hands-on activities and experience a unique Summer ScienceWorks Lab. Visit the Museum and fill your summer with science!
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Summer CampExplore week-long science and math activities with Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum staff and community collaborators. Elementary and middle school children can investigate a different theme each week through hands-on and engaging fun.
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Birthday PartiesWhat do you get when you mix one part science, one part fun, and one part celebration? A birthday party at the Museum! Experience a birthday full of discovery by exploring more than 250 exhibits and experimenting with a hands-on activity. Celebrate in a unique and interactive environment to make your special day really special!
Whether held at our place or yours, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum education programs and exhibits provide opportunities for children and adults to: Awaken curiosity, stimulate observation and exploration skills, and enhance school curriculum
Our Museum educators design programs that address state and national science and technology education standards. Check out individual program descriptions to learn more about the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations addressed by each program.
Outreach
WORKSHOP Simple Machines
Learn the golden rule of “force for distance” by testing it yourself. Discover how simple machines reduce effort to make work easier. Register today!
FAMILY SCIENCE FUN NIGHT Variety Night
We offer you a wide range of science and math activities — a little bit of everything — physics, chemistry, biology, math, earth science! We even have a Variety Night for middle school audiences. Register today!
WORKSHOP The Fossil Record
We’ll take a look at actual fossils and find clues hidden within that will help us learn something about life millions of years ago. Students will get to invent their own prehistoric animals, follow along in the story of fossilization, and learn about our planet’s various biologic and geologic processes. Register today!
FAMILY SCIENCE FUN NIGHT Young Scientist Night
Get your preschoolers engaged in science. This collection of 15 activities is great for the youngest of scientists. Activities include measurement, animal adaptations, mixing colors, magnets and more. Register today!
WORKSHOP Egg Drop Soup
The classic egg drop experiment! Students are given credits to purchase materials to protect their egg from damage in freefall. Concepts in this workshop range from gravity to economics. Register today!
AUDITORIUM Try-This-At-Home and Other Demos
We’ll showcase interactive, try-this-at-home activities in an auditorium setting. We’ll also bring along a few demonstrations involving dry ice and liquid nitrogen! Register today!
WORKSHOP Roller Coasters in your Classroom (K - 8th)
You provide the floor space and we’ll provide the excitement and learning. What better way to learn about the physics of energy, force and motion than through hands-on science? Register today!
SUMMER SCIENCE FESTIVAL
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s Summer Science Festival can bring a unique, interactive component to your festival, summer camp, or special event for kids of all ages! Register today!
WORKSHOP Chemistry
Awaken the chemist in you. Students explore states of matter and what happens when you go between them. They’ll learn the difference between a physical and a chemical change. Register today!
AUDITORIUM The Scientific Method: An Interactive Show
Kickoff your science fair season with this interactive dramatic lesson on the Scientific Method. We’ll bring along an experiment about sound to present in an auditorium setting. Register today!
WORKSHOP Circuits
Introduces information on the principles of electricity and circuits. Test these principles by using interlocking components to build your own circuits. Register today!
WORKSHOP Extreme Physics of Motion
60-minutes of Roller Coasters and 30-minutes with the Newtonian Catch. Newtonian Catch is a large physics demonstration where participants experience relative motion first-hand. Please call for details! Register today!
WORKSHOP Magnetism
Use magnets to perform tasks and learn basic magnet vocabulary. Explore how magnets work and how we use them in our daily lives. Register today!
WORKSHOP Boomerangs: Flying with Style
Learn all about flying in this aerodynamic workshop! Participants will make a variety of airborne toys and explore the physics of flight. Register today!
WORKSHOP Boomerangs: Flying with Style
Learn all about flying in this aerodynamic workshop! Participants will make a variety of airborne toys and explore the physics of flight. Register today!
WORKSHOP Crime Lab
Students are immersed in the intriguing world of forensics as they work together to solve a mock crime. Register today!
WORKSHOP Bubbles all Around
Take a look at surface tension in this interactive, bubble adventure. Students will learn how to make and measure different bubbles. Register today!
WORKSHOP Roller Coasters in your Classroom (4th - 12th)
You provide the floor space and we’ll provide the excitement and learning. What better way to learn about the physics of energy, force and motion than through hands-on science? Register today!
WORKSHOP The Universe
The program begins with an astronomy "orientation" that features lively demonstrations to illustrate the concepts that are important to understanding the study of the stars and ends inside our portable, inflatable planetarium known as StarLab. Register today!
SUPER SCIENCE DAY Young Scientist Club
Activities include measurement, magnets, animal adaptations, mixing colors and more. Register today!
WORKSHOP Human Body
Not a single machine ever designed can hold a candle up to the complexity and elegance of the human body. In this workshop, students will learn all about how this complex machine actually works. Register today!
SUPER SCIENCE DAY Science Variety Day
Includes activities from biology, ecology, physics, chemistry, math. We can customize this to fit your needs. Register today!
WORKSHOP Sound Science
Explore the different properties of sound. Experiment with waves and vibration. How does sound travel through different substances? Test out your hypotheses! Register today!
WORKSHOP Lights and Optics
Shed a new light on science in this interactive workshop. Learn how to use the scientific method to explore what we know about the nature of light. Register today!
SUPER SCIENCE DAY Super Math Day
Math activities for elementary or middle school students. Register today!
WORKSHOP Physics of Light and Sound
All we see and hear come together as one in this workshop. Discover the similarities between sound and light. Register today!
FAMILY SCIENCE FUN NIGHT Family Math Night
Math, with a science twist. You won’t believe how much fun it is — see math activities you have never seen before. Register today!
WORKSHOP The Water Cycle
Look beyond the four stages of the water cycle and get a first-hand look at the many paths of a water molecule. Where does the rain come from and where does it go after it hits the ground? With activities and movement, students begin to answer many questions about water. Register today!
FAMILY SCIENCE FUN NIGHT Natural Science Night
We bring ecology and biology together for a creative exploration of the natural world. Register today!
WORKSHOP A Bug's Eye View
Experience the alien world of arthropods through this special, interactive workshop. Fun activities and lively demonstrations give students a first-hand look at insects, arachnids and more with plenty to touch! Register today!
FAMILY SCIENCE FUN NIGHT Physical Science Night
Chemistry and physics combine to give you a unique look into how the world works. Register today!