EVERYWHERESCIENCE

FOREVERYONE

EDUCATOR RESOURCE

GUIDE 2014–2015

Funding for the Fleet’s hybrid outreach vehicles provided by Las Patronas and Mossy Toyota.

Students Are the Future

OUR MISSIONThe Reuben H. Fleet Science Center seeks to inspire lifelong learning by furthering the public understanding and enjoyment of science and technology. The Fleet Education Department seeks to develop and implement a wide array of educational and innovative programs to promote lifelong learning and a deep appreciation of science and technology for the entire community. As an informal education and inquiry-based institution, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center offers a number of activities designed to immerse your students in an interactive science experience.

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”

— Carl Sagan

WE’LL COME TO YOUR SCHOOL!

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AT YOUR SCHOOL

FOR YOU

AT THE SCIENCE CENTER

FOR YOUR

FAMILIES

TABLE OF CONTENTSEducational experiences include:

• Science To Go Classroom Workshops

• Science Station Investigations for Large Groups

• Science Shows Assembly Programs

• Fleet Inquiry Institute Teacher Professional Development

• Teacher Open House

• Free Admission for Teachers

• Reservations & Field Trip Policies

• Science Learning Lab Workshops

• Hands-On Interactive Exhibits

• Amazing IMAX® Films

• Guided Tours in the Exhibit Galleries

• Challenger Center Space Experience

• Family Science Nights at Your School

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*All prices subject to change.

“If I become a famous

scientist, they’ll ask

me, ‘What was your

inspiration?’ and I’ll

say, ‘The Reuben H.

Fleet Center!’”

— Alexia, Integrity Charter School

AT YOUR SCHOOLpage 3

OPEN THEIR HORIZONS 619.238.1233 ext. 806

Science To Go: Let Us Come to You!Have our education outreach staff deliver science programs directly to your school, library, community center or other educational venue. All Science To Go Programs can also be booked as workshops at the Science Center! Programs available for Pre-K through Grade 8.

Topics include biology, space, chemistry, physics, geology, ecology, engineering and more!

» Visit: www.rhfleet.org/ outreach-programs for topic descriptions.

» $225 for single program, $325 for double program (25 students or less).Additional student fee: $6

» For more information on how these programs meet California Education Standards, NGSS and Common Core, visit: www.rhfleet.org/outreach-programs-standards.

» Maximum of 34 students per program.

Science ShowsDiscover how fun science can be! Get students excited about science with these high-energy, educational performances. Experience a spinning vortex, dry ice, inertia and momentum, chemical reactions and hair-raising electricity.

» Shows are 45 minutes, and are appropriate for grades K–6.

» $325 for up to 150 students.

» $2 per additional student.

Science Station Investigation: Fun for All! Science Station Investigation brings a 2-hour sampling of a variety of hands-on science experiences for an exciting large-group program in your cafeteria, gym or multipurpose room. These highly engaging events are held at your educational facility during the school day and provide standards-based science investigations in a festival atmosphere on topics such as physics, magic and space.

» Visit: www.rhfleet.org/ science-station-investigation for more information.

» $750 per program.

» Maximum of 180 students per program.

FOR YOUR FAMILIES

Topic choices include magic, physics, space and conservation.

Magic: Parents and students work together to unlock the mysteries behind magnetism, physics, air pressure, chemistry and much, much more.

Physics: Using hands-on investigations, participants explore a variety of scientific concepts, including air pressure, gravity, buoyancy, electricity, motion, sound and light.

Space: Participants explore hands-on activities based upon stars, galaxies, constellations, the solar system, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and space travel.

Conservation: Participants explore environmental science through hands-on activities related to climate change, alternative energy, conservation, ocean ecosystems and much more.

» For more information visit: www.rhfleet.org/family- science-nights.

» $625 per program.

» Maximum of 300 participants, including children and adults.

Family Science NightLet us bring our science expertise to your school event! Family Science Night brings up to 300 children, parents and teachers together for 1.5 hours of hands-on science experiences in a fun atmosphere. These highly engaging events are held at your educational facility and provide standards-based science investigations for students and their families. Bilingual materials available.

“We had three excellent and amazing learning experiences that made my students’ learning exciting and out of this world!”

— Marcela, Normal Heights Elementary School Teacher

ACT ON EXCITEMENT 619.238.1233 ext. 806

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Workshops: Hands-On Science! Include a hands-on workshop in our Learning Labs as part of your field trip to the Science Center. Our 1-hour workshops cover topics ranging from density, engineering, physics and astronomy to chemistry, biology, geology and more!

» Visit: www.rhfleet.org/workshops for topic descriptions.

For more information on how these workshops meet California Education Standards, please visit: www.rhfleet.org/workshops-standards. » $195 per workshop of 25 students. Each additional student: $6.

» Gallery admission included. Maximum of 34 students per program.

Guided ToursJoin us for a fun, interactive tour of the Fleet Science Center’s exhibit spaces. A knowledgeable team member will escort your students through the many galleries of the Fleet for deeper learning. Guided Tours include demonstrations and fun facts that will prepare students to continue exploring the exhibits with your chaperones after the tour.

» $150.00 per tour (maximum of 15 students).

» Tours are one hour in length. Gallery admission included.

AT THE SCIENCE CENTER

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 619.238.1233 ext. 806

Nierman Challenger Learning CenterTake the ultimate field trip in the Challenger Learning Center. The realistic Mission Control mock-up and Space Station introduce students to the teamwork, technology and drama involved in space travel. All missions meet State Standards and State Framework for grades 3–12.

» Visit www.rhfleet.org/challenger-standards for more info.

3rd grade mission

Third-grade students learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and how to best protect our astronauts from the devastating effects of radiation in space.

4th grade mission

Fourth-grade students learn about the roles of electromagnets in engineering and space exploration.

return to the moon Grades 5+ Moon missions are available February, April, June, August, October and December.

Students navigate their way into lunar orbit, launch a probe and analyze a variety of data to select a landing site for the S.S. Phoenix spacecraft.

voyage to mars Grades 5+ Mars missions are available January, March, May, July, September and November.

Students continue research, calculate trajectories for entering and exiting Martian orbit, launch a probe to one of the Martian moons and learn some amazing facts about the fascinating geographic features of Mars.

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» $425.00 per mission for 25 students or less (includes Teacher Prep training and materials).

» Each additional student: $6.

» Gallery admission included.

» Minimum of 16 students. Maximum of 36 students.

“I have learned from this mission that communication is key.”

— Civil Air Patrol Student

Exhibit GalleriesLook! Touch! Listen! Do! Our eight interactive exhibit galleries, featuring more than 100 hands-on exhibits, are specially designed to encourage experimentation and are included in every field trip. Students love field trips to our exhibit galleries because they know they’re going to have fun! Teachers love field trips because they know students gain irreplaceable first-hand experience with core science concepts.

School Group Gallery Visit Pricing» $6 per person.

» One adult chaperone per 10 students for 2nd grade and up is required, and one adult chaperone per 5 students for Pre-K through 1st grade. Required adults are free.

TRAVELING EXHIBITIONSiLLusion: Nothing Is As It SeemsNow through January 19, 2015 Do you believe your eyes? Can you trust your senses? This mind-bending new exhibition shows that what we perceive is often radically different from the reality of what we observe by playfully allowing visitors to experience concepts used by magicians and explored by neuroscientists.

www.rhfleet.org/illusion ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems was created by Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, pioneers of the Science Gallery Network.

Sponsored by And by the Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund at the San Diego Foundation.

Genome: Unlocking Life’s CodeSeptember 27, 2014–January 4, 2015This exhibition examines both the benefits and the challenges that genomics presents to modern society through exploring what a genome is, how it relates to medicine and health and how it connects humans to all of life on the planet. Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Circus:Science Under the Big TopMay 23, 2015–September 7, 2015Immerse yourself in the magic and science of the circus. Learn how math, physics and anatomy make circus feats possible. More than 20 interactive exhibits show how science is at the heart of the excitement.

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And more! Exhibits are created and updated regularly. Check availability when making reservations.

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“I liked the tinker room, the optical illusions

and the color shadow wall. It was amazing!”

— Gabby, Torrey Hills Elementary

Heikoff Giant Dome Theater ShowsBecome immersed in the action! Breathtaking giant IMAX films make a huge impact on your experience, while reinforcing content standards.

YOU call the shots! With a wide range of films and topics available, call a Client Services representative to plan your experience.

Film times are 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. For a complete list of films, grade levels and descriptions, please visit: www.rhfleet.org/imax-films.

Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

Teacher Top Picks!

AMAZING JOURNEYS Grades K–12

BUGS! Grades K–3

HUBBLE Grades 3–12

JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC Grades K–12

LEWIS & CLARK: Great Journey West Grades 4–5

MYSTERIES OF EGYPT Grades 4–12

$7.00 per person, $1,800.00 for buyout (274 people max).One-hour visit to exhibit galleries included. Allow one hour for your theater experience. Films are subject to availability.Call (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 to book.

The Fleet Inquiry InstituteTeacher Professional Development presented to meet your needs in a fun, interactive way! Workshops can be taught at your school or at the Fleet Science Center.

Topics include: • Comparing Approaches to Hands-

On Science• Raising Questions• NGSS Practices and Inquiry• Immersion in Inquiry• Subtle Shifts: Adapting Activities

for Inquiry

Teacher Open HouseCalling all teachers! You are cordially invited to attend the teacher open house at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. This FREE event is open to all teachers in the San Diego area. We will be offering refreshments, activities, classroom lesson ideas and prizes!

October 9, 2014 4–6:30 p.m.Free of Charge

RSVP to reserve your spot today:www.brownpapertickets.com/event/785771.

Free Admission for TeachersHave fun at the Fleet Science Center without the students! Kindergarten through grade 12 teachers working within a 200-mile radius of the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center are eligible for free gallery admission, up to two times per year. School or union ID required.

FOR YOU

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“Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.”

— Peter Drucker

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Program StandardsBelow are program standards for our Science To Go programs and Workshops.

NGSS Standards California Science Standards

Adventurous Architects 2-PS1-3, 3-5-ETS1-1 2-IE-4G, 3-IE-5A, 4-IE-6DBody Works 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3 5-LS-2B, 5-LS-2CChallenger 5-PS1-3, 3-PS2-3, 4-PS3-2 3-ES-4D, 5-ES-5BChemistry Concepts 5-PS1-3, 5-PS1-4 5-PS-1FDiscovering DNA MS-LS1-2 7-LS-2C, 7-LS-2D, 7-LS-2EElectric Avenue 3-PS2-3 4-PS-1A, 4-PS-1CEnergy Explorers 4-PS3-2, MS-PS4-2 3-PS-1A, 3-PS-1B, 3-PS-1CFantastic Forces 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2, 5-PS2-1 2-PS-1C, 3-PS-1CFloat or Sink K-2-ETS1-2 K-PS-1AFood Webs 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1 4-LS-2A, 4-LS-2B, 4-LS-2CForces in Action MS-PS2-2 7-IE-7C, 8-PS-1A, 8-PS-2EForensic Detectives 5-PS1-3, MS-PS2-2 4-IE-6F, 5-PS-1F, 6-IE-7EGeology Rocks! MS-ESS2-1 4-ES-4A, 4-ES-4BHabitats 2-LS4-1, 3-LS4-3 K-LS-2A, 1-LS-2AInsect Inspectors 3-LS4-2 K-LS-2C, 1-LS-2D, 3-LS-3AMaking Sense of It All 2-PS1-1 K-IE-4ASensational Solar System MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3 3-ES-4B, 3-ES-4D, 5-ES-5BSimple Machines K-2-ETS1-2 2-PS-1C, 2-PS-1DSolar Science 4-PS3-4, MS-PS1-4 6-ES-3DSound Science 1-PS4-1 2-PS-1G, 3-PS-1DStates of Matter 2-PS1-1 K-PS-1B, K-PS-1CSuperhero Genetics MS-LS3-1 6-IE-7C, 7-LS-2DWater Works 4-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4 4-ES-5C, 5-ES-3D, 6-ES-2AWeather Watchers K-ESS2-1 K-ES-3B, 1-ES-3A, 1-ES-3C

TEACHER TIPSMaking a ReservationReservations can be made by calling our Client Services Department at (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 or emailing clientservices@rhfleet.org.

See our reservation and field trip policies online at: www.rhfleet.org/reservation-policies.

Cancellation PolicyA minimum of two weeks’ notice is required for rescheduling or canceling your reservation. Cancellations made with less than two weeks’ notice will result in a cancellation fee. You must send a written notification by either email (clientservices@rhfleet.org) or by fax (619-685-5770) and must receive a written confirmation from the Client Services Department.

ChaperonesWe require one adult chaperone per 10 students for 2nd grade and up, and one adult chaperone per five students for Pre-K through 1st grade. Required adults are free. Adults beyond the required number must pay admission.

Common Core alignment and any standards updates can be found at: www.rhfleet.org/school-programs.

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Education and scholarship programs are made possible thanks to generous donations from:

Anonymous

Best Buy Children’s Foundation

Beyster Family Foundation Fund IV

The City of San Diego Water Department

City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture

County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program

Cox Communications, Inc.

Robert and Laura Duggan

Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund

JC Almy Harding Charitable Trust

LEGO Children’s Fund

The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation

Patrons of the Prado

Price Family Charitable Fund

QUALCOMM, Incorporated

The Rice Family Foundation

Nancy Robertson and Mark Cookingham

Linda Roux and Michael Kalichman

San Diego County Water Authority

San Diego Gas & Electric

Sempra Energy

The Takahashi Family Fund

Target Corporation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Time Warner Cable San Diego

UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

Additional support provided by:

ScholarshipsScholarships for many of our programs are available to schools based on financial need. Other restrictions may apply. For more information on scholarship availability, please call (619) 238-1233 ext. 806.

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center was the first museum in Balboa Park to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver Certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance in May of 2010. LEED certification is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance, environmentally responsible green buildings.

The ‘LEED Certification Mark’ is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission.

Boxed LunchesGalactic Lunch Sacks are available for purchase in advance from Galileo’s Café. These are $8.50 per person and include:

½ turkey, ham or vegetarian sandwich with cheese and lettuce; chips; fresh baked cookie and apple slices; bottled water, milk, juice box or canned soda. Choice of bread: white or wheat.

Please request a lunch order form when speaking with the Client Services Department.

Fleet Grab BagsTo order Fleet Grab Bags, please request a lunch order form when speaking with the Client Services Department.

Teachers receive a 15% discount for individual purchases at the North Star Science Store.

Education and Scholarship

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Teacher Open House October 9, 20144–6:30 p.m.

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