Inside Out Programs

+ Dino Math

Non-standard Measurement, Comparing Sets, and Graphing

Investigate math concepts and have a ROARing good time. Students will use non-standard measurement to compare the size of dinosaur footprints and graph their findings. Make tracks to join us!

SOL: Block 1; Block 5; K.1; K.2; K.10; K.13; K.14; 1.9; 1.1; 1.15

+ Where Animals Live

Environment, habitat, life processes, classification

Embark on an expedition to explore the elements of animal habitats! Through dramatic play and inquiry, students investigate various types of ecosystems and the needs of living things.

SOL: Block 5

+ Planetarium: Space Explorers

Earth, Moon, Sun/ Stars and Planets Introduction

Students explore the cosmos in Amazement Square’s Planetarium! Pre-K through 1st grade students act out the Earth and Moon’s revolution around the Sun before heading off into a journey through space to visit the 8 planets in the solar system.

SOL: Block 6, 1.6

+ Planetarium: Voyage through the Solar System (2nd - 6th)

Planets, Stars, Solar System, Rotation and Revolution

Size up space as we explore the relative size and distances between planets and investigate the organization and interaction of the solar system and celestial bodies.

SOL: Block 6; 3.8; 4.7; 4.8; 6.8

+ What’s the Matter Monster? (2nd)

Solids, Liquids, Gases

Meet Amazement Square’s newest monster friends in “What’s the Matter, Monster?” Students will have a bubbling good time as they help to feed our hungry creatures. They will feed their minds too as they learn about phases of matter and phase changes in this exciting and engaging new science lesson.

SOL: 2.3

+ Hamburger Economics (2nd - 3rd)

Model basic economics with playdough

Students explore basic economic concepts including needs versus wants, making choices, resources, and explore the benefits of specialization in businesses while making hamburgers with modeling dough for the Commerce Café.

SOL:1.7; 1.8; 1.9; 2.8; 2.10; 3.8; 3.10

+ Animal Adaptations (2nd - 4th)

Discover adaptive traits of birds

Do you have what it takes to survive? Students will explore and test how the shape of a bird’s beak influences their food gathering ability in a variety of habitats.

SOL: 2.5; 3.1; 3.4; 3.6; 4.1; 4.5

+ Mad Scientist (3rd-5th)

Explore physical and chemical changes.

Bubble, fizz, pop! Students will use science process skills while experimenting with polymers, chemical and physical change reactions in this hands-on program.

SOL:3.1; 33.3; 4.1; 5.1

+ Flower Dissection Lab (4th)

Learn the parts of a flower through dissection

We will explore the processes and structures involved in a plant reproductive system using botany model and then students will dissect their own flowers using scientific tools and processes

SOL: 4.1; 4.4

+ Wild Weather (4th - 6th)

Weather

A poor connection cuts a severe weather warning short. Students jump in to determine the lost message by analyzing data from weather instruments. Students then predict, observe, and infer demonstrations for pressure, temperature, and wind speed. This fascinating Wild Weather program will blow students socks off!

SOL: 4.1; 4.6; 6.1; 6.6

+ Mind over Matter (5th - 6th)

Phases of Matter

Step inside the “Mind over Matter” program at Amazement Square to look closely at atoms and molecules. You will find out why atoms and molecules behave the way they do and that their behavior is just a phase. A couple stimulating demonstrations will help students analyze traits of matter, the changes they undergo, and so much more!

SOL: 5.4; 6.4

+ Unlocking the 4th Grade Science Standards (4th - 5th)

Review science in a fun, interactive way!

A detective is processing a crime scene at Amazement Square and discovers the need for elementary science experts to investigate a threat against the museum. Unlocking the codes hidden under the elementary science stadards will crack the case, reveal the suspect, and resolve the threat. This thrilling program will put students' science knowledge and 21st century skills to the test as they work to save the day! This one and a half hour science review is designed for either the end of 4th grade OR the beginning of 5th grade.

SOL: 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4; 4.5; 4.6; 4.7; 4.8; 4.9;

+ Unlocking the 5th Grade Science Standards (5th)

Science

Science knowledge, skill, and collaboration will be the only way to stop Amazement Square’s evil mad science teacher. Do your students have the knowledge and skills to unlock the science standards? This one and a half hour 5th grade science review designed to test the VA science standards has a lot at stake.

SOL: 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4; 4.5; 4.6; 4.7; 4.8; 4.9; 5.1; 5.2; 5.4; 5.5; 5.6; 5.7