We bring science programs to you!
Our Outreach Programs bring the excitement of science learning to you! Whether you are educating a small class or an entire school, we offer a wide variety of programs that meet the needs of your students and your curriculum! Some programs available in Spanish.
To begin the reservation process, complete the Outreach Request Form and someone will contact you. For additional questions, contact us at outreach@discoverycentermuseum.org or phone 815-972-2844. Our calendar fills well in advance. For the best choice of dates, please book 2-12 months before your planned event.
Don’t see quite what you are looking for? Contact us and our team of educators will work to meet your needs.
Hands-On Classes
Engage your brain and immerse your hands in STEM with our Hands-On Classes! Whether introducing a topic, reviewing for a test, or investigating for fun, every student will be excited about learning science and begging for more!
Grades: vary by topic
Length: 40 - 60 minutes
30 participants maximum
Cost: $150 ($70 for each additional class; same topic, day, and location.) Travel fees may apply.
To begin the reservation process, complete the Outreach Request Form and someone will then contact you. For additional questions, contact us at outreach@discoverycentermuseum.org or phone 815-972-2844.
Slime and Chemistry
Measure, pour, and mix real chemicals to produce reactions, investigate solids, liquids and gasses, and concoct slime!
NGSS: PS2.A, PS2.B
Sense-Sational Science
See the rainbow, make some noise, and explore the world around you with your keen senses.
NGSS: LS1.A, LS1.D, PS4.A, PS4.B
Water, Clouds, and Storms, Oh My
Witness the water cycle and see how this process leads to storms! Touchable lightning and model tornadoes unlock the complex phenomena of weather!
NGSS: ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, PS1.A, PS1.B
Engineering Adventure
Get creative with your building skills and send things rolling or flying! Creations can be tested against real-world phenomena to make sure they hold up.
NGSS: ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C, PS2.A
Blast Off
Look for the stars, launch a rocket to the moon, and use a gyroscope to see how floating through space feels.
NGSS: PS2.A, PS3.C, ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C
Magnetic Shock
Explore electro-magnetism all around you with testing tools. Learn how they apply to machines in our lives in both simple and complex ways and discover how to build one yourself!
NGSS: PS4.B, PS3.C