Outreach/Science Works on the Road
Did you know:
- Since 2002, Discovery Center of Springfield's Outreach programs have delivered hands-on, highly interactive GLE aligned science content lessons to over 11,000 students in the surrounding region.
- Discovery Center educators hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a science field.
- Discovery Center has over 20 different programs that can be delivered to classrooms within a 2-hour driving radius.
There are two ways Discovery Center educators can come to your school or organization. 1-time Visits or through our 8 Week Outreach Programs.
1-time Visit Outreach Program topics
Choose one or more of these one hour programs for up to 30 students. The same program can be repeated consecutively up to three times in one day. The first program is $150. The same program can be repeated for an additional $100 each, with a maximum of 3 consecutive programs at one location during the same morning or afternoon. Additional supply and mileage fees may apply. (more info)
8 Week Program
DCS educators come to your classroom for one hour per week for 7 weeks. During the 8th week, we arrange a field trip featuring at the Center, enabling the children to apply all they have learned to everyday life through our innovative exhibits. Over 10,000 students in the Southwest Missouri region have benefited from this program. Schools that have participated in this program had an average of 57% of 5th grade students score proficient or advanced on the 2010 science MAP test. (more info)
