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.
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.