Science Center Programs

PROGRAMS FOR 2008-2009




	Milliken Scientist Program
	PACT Preparation

Science Center Programs
for 2008 - 2009

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
Amphibians and reptiles will be observed in their natural habitat during the following months: September, October, April, and May. Plants can be observed all year.

Architecture Field Trip (for small groups)
Transportation is needed to travel to various sites around Spartanburg to study different historical styles. The trip will require at least 1-2 hours. Supplemental tapes are available.

Natural Areas Field Trips Available

1. Lake Johnson - Pond ecology and wildlife

2. Pacolet River Heritage Preserve – Soapstone rock outcrops

3. Cottonwood Trail – Beautiful marsh trail

4. Sumter National Forest (all-day trip) – Wildlife management and forestry

5. Duncan Park - Turtle viewing at marsh lake

6. Other day trip destinations and even overnight trips further a field can be arranged

Water Program (Grades 3 through 6 Free)
Sponsored by the
Spartanburg Water.

Educational Programs

New Program costs

At the Science Center $50 per 45 minute program or $75 per hour

Out of the Science Center $75 per 45 minute program or $100 per hour

We also offer two hour tours and presentations for larger groups, where the group will be divided. One group will tour the exhibits while the other visits the Science Center with a teacher-led program.

StarLab

The portable StarLab Planetarium is available for programs again this year. The StarLab shows vivid demonstrations of the night sky. The rotating projector shows the paths of the planets, moon, and stars the skies as the night goes on and seasons change. There are nine StarLab shows to choose from, depending on grade level. They include plate tectonics, human cells, waves, constellations, earth globe and deep space.

The StarLab needs a room 11 feet in height, 30 feet in length, and 30 feet in width. Large rooms such as multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias, and unused rooms are best. StarLab has the capacity to hold 25 students.

The StarLab takes 30 minutes to set up and take down. Because of this, we ask that teachers book the StarLab for at least a three hour visit. The cost for three hours is $180.00, four hours is $200.00, and five hours is $250.00. Please call the Science Center for more information or to book your StarLab visit.

Milliken Visiting Scientists

A free school science program "Science & Technology in the real world," suitable for grades 6-9.

Call 583-2777 for more information

Spartanburg Science Center
2008-2009
General Topics Available
(864) 583-2777 fax (864) 948-5353

The Spartanburg Science Center offers programs in all major fields of science. These are hands-on, student participatory programs. Programs can be held here at the Science Center or on location at your school. Our programs can help meet state science curriculum standards. Field trips to local natural areas are available (see back for details).

To schedule a program please call the Science Center at (864) 583-2777.

Program Topics

Ecology and the Environment
I. Endangered Species
2. Recycling
3. Pollution & Environmental
Studies
4. What is Ecology?

Regional Studies
5. The Piedmont
6. The Plaines Community
7. The Desert
8. Secrets of the Rainforest
9. Antarctica
10. The Appalachian Mountains
11. Pond & Marsh Community
12. Life in the Forest

Plants and Animals
13. Snakes
14. Reptiles
15. Amphibians
16. Fish
17. Cold-blooded Vertebrates
18. Bird Study
19. Mammal Study
20. Vertebrate Comparisons
21. The Primates
22. Whales & Dolphins
23. Animal Behavior
24. How Animals Fly
25. South Carolina Wildlife
26. Wildlife From Around the World
27. Animal Homes
28. How Animals Survive
29. Insects
30. Spiders & Invertebrates
31. Food Chains
32. The Living Plant

Earth, Space, Science, and Fossils
33. Rocks & Minerals
34. Volcanoes & Earthquakes
35. Pre-historic Life-Fossils
36. Dinosaurs
37. Astronomy
38. Oceanography
39. Weather & Climate
40. Soil & Water Conservation

Physical Science
41. Experiments in Electricity
42. Physics for Kids
43. Simple Machines
44. Color Magic

Human Studies
45. The Human Body
46. Systems of the Human Body
47. The American Indian
48. The Story of Man
49. The Human Brain & the
       Sheep Brain - A Comparison
50. How Babies & Baby
       Animals Develop

Special Categories
51. Fun with Microscopes
52. Science Magic
53. Science Project Ideas
54. Shapes & Patterns in Nature
55. Chemistry - Making Slime
       (Grades 3 - 6)
56. StarLab-Planetarium
57. Aircraft Flight

Contact the Science Center by clicking on the image below

or by telephone or fax at:

(864) 583-2777 fax (864) 948-5353

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The Spartanburg Science Center and its programs are supported in part by The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg and its donors, the County and City of Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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