Let Us Bring the Science to You!
We bring the science to your classroom! Science on Wheels Workshops consist of hands-on, grade-specific content based on Arizona State Education Standards. They are designed for a single class or similarly-sized group.
Each Science on Wheels program for grades 6-8 is designed for up to 30 participants and is approximately 60 minutes per sessions. The first session costs $300, and each additional session costs $225*.
*Discounted sessions/hours must be the same Workshop on the same day.
For more information or to schedule a program, please fill out the reservations request form.
GRADES 6-8 PROGRAMS PACKET | RESERVATIONS REQUEST FORM
Grades 6-8 Science On Wheels Workshops
We’re going to have a blast! Design, build and test your own rockets using a specially engineered stomp rocket launch pad.
Ready for launch! Design, build and test your own rockets using a specially-engineered stomp rocket launch pad.
Requires access to an outdoor space
Work in small groups to learn proper dissection techniques and etiquette to explore the anatomy of real specimens! Please inquire about current availability for:
- Squid Dissection | Additional $75 per Session
- Cow Eye Dissection | Additional $75 per Session
- Fish Taxonomy (3 Types of Fish) | Additional $175 per Session
Explore coding and engineering design principles by arming a Sphero robot. Teams will work collaboratively to prepare their robot for battle!
*Please note: this program requires ample floor space.
Use principles of physics and engineering to design and build a parachute and zipline. Can your team successfully engineer a safe rescue?
Explore a few amazing women who have helped the field of astronomy! Build your own telescope, learn how food gets to space, and design a space suit.
Work in groups to build a video game character and the world they live in using Bloxels (pixel blocks). Then, bring your creations to life and test out your unique-to-you video game!
Explore the concepts of gravity, motion and energy while completing roller coaster design challenges.
Water is a commodity that can’t be wasted! Use planning, prototyping and teamwork to help Arizona’s urban and rural communities utilize their water sources.
A zombie virus has infected your class! Learn about epidemiology by working as a class to track the spread of the virus. Then, work in small groups to create a vaccine.