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| In Your Classroom
Students experience the passion and thrill of scientific discovery in programs that align with Arizona Learning Standards. Learn how ASC is transforming lives through science education.
Science on Wheels staff Alicia, Tony, Eric and Emily. NEW! PRESCHOOL OUTREACHVisit Preschool Science for a list of exciting outreach programs for your preschool class! NEW TOpic! stranded! What to Eat?Grades 6-8, 45 minute workshop Imagine that you are a United States Military helicopter pilot. There has been severe hurricane flooding on the east coast and many buildings and homes have been destroyed. Hundreds of people are without electricity and do not have a way to buy and prepare meals. It is your job to air transport food to this area. What will you feed them? Steak? Spinach? Choclate pudding? In order to survive, our bodies need specific chemicals - chemicals which give us energy to think, move, grow and live. In this program, students explore the science of food as a supplier of energy. Hands-on chemistry experiments teach students about human biochemistry and what essential macromolecules our bodies require to function. Requires a room with a sink.
PATIENT PROFILERS Grades 6-8, 45 minute workshop Students conduct exciting hands-on science investigations to explore human biochemistry and technology, and discover how essential the organization and interpretation of data is to modern medicine! ChemysteriesGrades 2-6, 60-minute demonstration & workshop Students encounter fundamental chemical principles as they investigate the mysterious changes that occur when various solids, liquids, and gases are combined. Students work in teams. Requires a room with a sink. ConstructioneeringGrades K-2, 60 minute workshop Participants work in teams with building materials to create structures that introduce them to architectural and engineering principles. Requires a gym or similar-sized indoor location. Soda Bottle RocketryGrades 2-8, 90 minute workshop Using plastic bottles, water, and compressed air, students learn about aerodynamics as they design, test, modify, and launch rockets to altitudes of 100 feet and higher. Requires an indoor location and a 50 ft. x 100 ft. outdoor location. Sponsored by Body WorksGrades 2-6, 60 minute workshop Learn about the greatest machine in the world: the human body! Discover how systems in your body keep you working. Arizona Rocks!Grades 3-6, 60 minute workshop Students will discover the differences between rocks and minerals, learn the significance of minerals in their lives, and identify and test a variety of Arizona minerals. Supported by FARMING FOR FUELSGrades 4-6, 60 minute workshop What can we do to solve the problem of too much CO2 in the atmosphere? Which fuel do you think will be the best choice in the future? This outreach is designed to be presented as an inquiry-based lesson introducing the concepts connected with creating biofuels and the need to change to alternative energy. Requires 5 adult volunteers, 6 tables, and access to a sink. Sponsored by
I.D.E.A.Grades 3-8, 60 minute workshop I.D.E.A. is an invention, design, and exploration adventure! Students will use the scientific method as they solve an engineering challenge! Supported by CHARGED UP!Grades 4-8 Participants discover the basic principles of electricity through the use of energy balls, the Van deGraaf generator, and hands-on challenges with insulators and conductors, and circuit boards. Sponsored by:
Assembly ProgramsOnly Available During School Hours 
Good VibesGrades K-3, 45 minute demonstration Students are entertained as they learn some “sound” science principles. Various musical instruments and household objects will be used to demonstrate sound waves, frequency, and pitch. Really Cool ScienceGrades 2-8, 45 minute demonstration Take a cool break from the Arizona heat while learning through various experiments the amazing things that happen to solids, liquids, and gasses when they are introduced to temperatures approaching -320 F. Starlab- The Portable PlanetariumOnly Available During School Hours
Grades K-8, 45-60 minute presentation Invite the heavens into your classroom! Identify constellations, hear stories about the sky, and learn about the planets in our solar system. This presentation is done in an inflated planetarium dome. Requires two electrical outlets, at least 25 ft. by 25 ft. of indoor space, and a 12 ft. high ceiling free from low lying fixtures. Requires 2 teachers/adult helpers. Festivals
Medical Mystery FestivalGrades 1-5, 90 minute workshop Become a doctor for the day! Students will meet their patients, collect clues, explore the human body, and use medical equipment at ten different stations - food, eyesight, bones, breath flow, skin, lice, temperature, teeth, heart rate, and urine. The doctors will then make diagnosis and solve the medical mystery. Requires at least 10 volunteers, 12 tables, and a gymnasium/cafeteria-sized location.
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