DuPage Children's Museum

Learning Lab and Field Trip Combinations at the Museum

This combination allows children to experience the wonderful hands-on math, science and art exhibits throughout the Museum as well as a learning lab experience in the Museum. A Learning Lab Field Trip combination lasts a total of 3 hours and is suited for up to two classes at a time; a minimum of 20 students is required to book. The programs listed below are all available as Learning Lab/Field Trip combinations:

These Learning Lab/Field Trip Combinations are priced at:

$9.00 per child

$5.00 per adult

(Minimum 20 students)

Limited lunch facilities may be available for the fee of $30 per 1/2 hour or $50 per hour.

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 630-637-8000 or request a reservation online.

Problems, Strategies & Numbers Sense - Grades Pre K-1
Sorting, classifying, patterning and geometry are explored in this unique lab. Children explore the language of mathematics as they gain understanding and insight using common objects. Analytical thinking, problem solving skills and spatial sense emerge during this hands-on, interactive lab. (1 to 1-1/4 hours)	NCTM Stds: K-2 Algebra; Geometry, Data Analysis & Probability; Problem Solving; Reasoning & Proof; Communications; Connections Ill. State Goals: Early Elem 8.B.1; 9.B.1b; 9.B.1c

Magnet Exploration - Grades Pre K-4
Turn a needle into a magnet, hunt for hidden treasures, and discover the power of magnets. Students investigate such concepts as magnetic fields and lines of force, north and south poles, conduction of magnetism, pole patterns and our magnetic Earth. (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours)	Ill. State Goals: Early Elem 12.D.1b; 13.A.1c Late Elem 12.D.2b

Estimation Station - Grades K-3
How many Skittles™ can fit into your hand? Most of a child's daily "real life" encounters with mathematics include estimation! Students learn to use referents such as different sized shoes, tiles, weights and stuffed animals to estimate length, capacity, mass, volume, distance, quantity and time. (1-1/2 hours)	NCTM Stds: K-2 Measurement; Reasoning & Proof; Connections 3-5 Measurement; Connections Ill. State Goals: Early Elem 6.C.1b; 6.D.1; 7.B.1a; 7.B.1b Late Elem 6.C.2b; 7.B.2a

GeoSpace - Grades K-5
Cylinders, cubes, spheres, and cones fill the air as students construct their own "geo-worlds." Geometric understanding begins with basic shapes and solids in the younger grades, and progresses to complex polyhedrons in older grades. (1-1/2 hours)	NCTM Stds: K-2 Geometry; Connections 3-5 Geometry; Connections Ill. State Goals: Early Elem 8.A.2a; 9.A.1a; 9.B.1a; 9.B.1c Late Elem 8.A.2a; 9.A.2a; 9.A.2b; 9.B.2

Energy In Our World - Grades 1-4

Energy in our World lab What makes machines work? What makes humans move? Energy! Embark on a hands-on exploration of the energy in air, water, electricity, gravity, rubber bands, solar and human power.

(1-1/2 hours)

Ill. State Goals: Early Elem 12.C.1a; 12.E.1c
Late Elem 12.C.2a

Wheels, Levers & Pulleys - Grades 1-4
Get all geared up for an uplifting and very active experience about ways we make our work easier. Explore the impact of friction and discover the mechanics of simple machines using our hands-on interactive exhibits. (1-1/2 hours)	Supports many curriculum on Simple Machines

Simple Machines in Action - Grades 3-5

Kids playing with levers and pulleys Designed as a follow-up to the study of simple machines, the Simple Machines in Action Learning Lab will enable students to �do the math� as they work in cooperative groups at hands-on stations to observe, measure and record their observations of simple machines at work. This process learning is a powerful way to help students integrate concrete objects with the abstract concepts of force and work. Teacher extension materials provided.

(2 hours)

Illinois State Goals:
11.A.2b; 11.A.2d; 11.A.2e; 13.A.2b; 13.A.2c; 10.A 2a; 10.A.2c; 10.B.2d

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 630-637-8000 or request a reservation online.

Help the Dupage Children's Museum develop and provide these innovative hands-on experiences for students in area schools. Donate recyclables for school programs. Find out about underwriting the cost of a school program.

Special thanks to our generous School Programs sponsors:

Boeing Employee Community Fund
Brinson Foundation
Charter One Foundation
City of Naperville (SECA)
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Grand Victoria Foundation
McCormick Foundation
Michael W. Louis Foundation
Newell Rubbermaid
Northrop Grumman
Ronald McDaniel Foundation
Tellabs (for support of our Math Connections neighborhood)
Westinghouse

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