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IGNITING THE

SPARKPrograms for Educators,Students, and Schools

2016–2017

FIELD TRIPSSpecial Exhibits ....................................... 6

Permanent Exhibits ................................. 8

Theaters & Shows ................................. 10

Fundraiser Program ............................... 13

Pricing & Booking .................................. 14

SCIENCE ON WHEELSOutreach Programs ............................... 16

Pricing & Registration ........................... 18

MERCER SLOUGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSField Studies ......................................... 20

Classroom Lessons .................................. 22

Pricing & Registration ........................... 23

CONTENTS

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A MESSAGE FROM WILL

All of us at Pacific Science Center are eager to serve you and your students this school year. I invite you to take full advantage of everything that we offer.

Our goal is to ignite curiosity in every child and to cultivate a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical learning in everyone. We honor science as a never-ending process of inquiry and problem solving, not a static collection of facts. We inspire people, especially young people, to ask questions, develop hypotheses, conduct experiments, and eval-uate evidence in all aspects of their lives. We not only showcase successful invention, but we also demon-strate that failure is a key ingredient of progress.

You and your students can experience our exhibits and programs at Pacific Science Center in Seattle, at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue, or at your school with Science on Wheels. During the 2015–16 school year, we welcomed approximately 62,000 students to our Seattle and Bellevue locations. Through Science on Wheels, we served roughly 91,200 students at schools across the state of Washington and parts of Oregon and Idaho.

We want to broaden and deepen the service that we provide to students and educators in 2016–17. We are constantly working to create more reward-ing experiences. For example, we have substantially increased the footprint, operating hours, and programming of Tinker Tank, our interactive design space. We are also working to eliminate economic and other barriers. For example, Google Field Trip Days, Exploration For All, Family Access Member-ships, and the PEMCO Bus make it possible for more people than ever to benefit from what we have to offer. You can learn about scholarship opportunities and other accessibility programs on pages 13, 14, 18 and 23 of this guide.

As educators, you are our heroes. Thank you for everything that you do. I hope that we will see you and your students this year under the arches in Seattle, in the marshes in Bellevue, or at your school!

Sincerely, Will Daugherty, President & C.E.O.

All my experiences with teaching staff have been fab-

ulous. The learning experience that was set up was

developmentally appropriate, challenging while also

building on their prior knowledge.

Fara, 5th Grade Teacher, Mercer IslandField Studies at Mercer Slough

When I asked the kids what the highlights of the

trip were, the hands flew up! There were so many!

They loved the Laser Show, the Butterfly House, the

dinosaur exhibit, the “hamster” wheel and the sea

animals, just to name a few. Our 5th graders will

never forget our field trip to Pacific Science Center.

Happy memories were made with friends and parents

while having a wonderful educational experience.

Thomas, 5th Grade Teacher, RichlandField Trips

It was my fourth time there, but it was like my first

time there. There were so many rooms I haven’t seen

before and everything was so different. I had an

AWESOME TIME!

Charlie, 4th Grader, SeattleField Trips

What a great program and opportunity...to have some

science brought into the classroom in such a fun way!

The students loved the planetarium and learning

about the constellations.

Mary, 2nd Grade Teacher, AberdeenScience On Wheels

Wow! We had a great time at the Science Center

today. The staff was ready to support us as we visited

the exhibits and to answer our questions…The

Planetarium show was well done and supported our

recently finished science space unit. Excellent!

James, 5th Grade Teacher, SeattleField Trips

FIELD TRIPSA field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students across Washington. Our hands-on exhibits, shows and innovative programs ignite students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to enhance your curriculum and spark lifelong interest in science, math, engineering and technology.

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A Mystery Awaits!

Footprints, splatter patterns and the powers of observa-tion mark the journey through The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. The interactive experience combines science with history and culture, bringing to life Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s rich and vibrant stories.

Students learn how Sherlock Holmes, a scientific expert ahead of his time, used seemingly trivial observations of clues others missed to solve some of his era’s most mysterious crimes. His practices and techniques, created by the mind of doctor-turned-author Conan Doyle, changed the way police work was conducted and remain in practice today.

The exhibition features original manuscripts and period artifacts, investigative tools influenced and used by Sher-lock Holmes and interactive crime-solving opportunities. Students are transported into Sherlock Holmes’ London to solve a crime in a world just receiving its introduction to his groundbreaking methods.

The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and the Next Gen-eration Science Standards. To learn more, and to explore the educator guide, visit pacsci.org/field-trips.

To book your field trip, call (206) 443-2925.

SPECIAL EXHIBITSThe International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes October 15, 2016 – January 8, 2017

The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes was developed by Exhibits Development Group and

Geoffrey M. Curley + Associates in collaboration with the Conan Doyle Estate Limited, the Oregon

Museum of Science and Industry, and the Museum of London.

Local Media Sponsor:

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Pacific Science Center, in partnership with The Franklin Insti-tute in Philadelphia, is proud to present an original exhibition focused on one of the most remarkable archaeological finds of the 20th century: China’s extraordinary terracotta warriors.

Ten statues, some with their original color, form the backbone of this one-of-a-kind exhibition that features artifacts from the first imperial dynasty of China. Students learn about the ruler who used his army to unite warring states into one empire and his determination to hold onto his new empire in the afterlife. That determination culminated in a tomb complex covering several square miles, inhabited by thousands of full-sized, fully armed terracotta warriors, horses, dancers and acrobats waiting patiently to serve the emperor after death.

The exhibition highlights the ancient science, technology and engineering knowledge that craftspeople, artists and skilled laborers used to create the statues, their state-of-the-art weaponry and the enormous underground structure to hold the creations. Students discover how contemporary scientists continue to study the under-ground complex, using everything from facial recognition software to ground-penetrating radar that confirms the Terracotta complex still holds many secrets.

Pacific Science Center is privileged to announce honorary co-chairs of the exhibition, The Honorable Gary Locke, for-mer Governor of Washington, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and U.S. Ambassador to China, and Mona Locke, former First Lady of Washington, senior vice president of corporate communications and marketing for Intellectual Ventures and a former local television reporter and non-profit executive.

To learn more about Terracotta Warriors and to explore the educator guide, visit pacsci.org/field-trips.

To book your field trip, call (206) 443-2925.

Terracotta WarriorsApril 8 – September 4, 2017

This exhibition was organized by Pacific Science Center, Seattle and The Franklin Institute, Philadel-

phia, The United States Of America and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau and Shaanxi

Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre, People’s Republic of China.

Additional support provided by The Boeing Company

Local Major Sponsor:

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This highly immersive exhibit brings students of all ages into the imaginative world of Professor Wellbody, demonstrating how personal choices can positively affect our health and wellbeing. 7,000 square feet of hands-on inventions, gad-gets, activities and experiences present health as a lifelong process of balancing exercise, diet, proper rest and hygiene. Games and hands-on interactives guide students through the process of setting their own wellness goals and identify-ing support networks and barriers.

More advanced students can check out The Studio, a dynamic space showcasing local scientists and their cutting-edge research.

Educator guides for grades K – 8 are available in both English and Spanish. Visit pacsci.org/wellbodyacademy to learn more.

Pacific Science Center is home to hundreds of interactive exhibits designed to enhance your science curriculum and engage students through informal scientific inquiry. Exhibit categories include environmental and Earth sciences, the physical sciences, engineering, life sciences and more. Visit pacsci.org to learn more and explore our educator pre-visit guides.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

Professor Wellbody’s Academy of Health & Wellness

Enjoy year-round sunshine in the Tropical Butterfly House! In temperatures of low 80s and 60 – 70% humidity, watch hundreds of exotic butterflies from South and Central America, Africa and Asia fly, sun themselves and feed among tropical flowers and see new butterflies emerge in the chrysalis viewing window.

Tropical Butterfly House

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Found among our animal exhibits full of live reptiles, amphibians and mammals, meet our popular colony of East African naked mole rats as they move through their habitat of complex tunnels and chambers.

Travel back to in time to meet dinosaurs from the Mesozoic Era, stand in the footprint of a giant duckbill dinosaur and take control of the Pneumoferrosaurus to see how anima-tronic dinosaurs work.

Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time

Marvel at live representatives from a handful of the 800,000 insect species on the planet. Giant robotic arthro-pods offer a magnified view of their hard-shelled anatomy. Interactive exhibits displays give you a close-up look at the world of insects and other arthropods.

Insect Village

Journey across our solar system to learn all about our stars and planets. Travel aboard a model capsule from the Gemini Space Mission, find out what causes storms on Jupiter and Saturn, touch a real meteorite and discover how much you would weigh on Mars!

This astonishing piece of technology uses computers, video projectors and satellite imagery from NASA and the NOAA to display dynamic images of the atmosphere, oceans and land on an illuminated sphere six feet in diameter. It can explain complex environmental processes like climate change, hurricanes and solar storms in an easily visual-ized way. To learn about special schools-only shows, visit pacsci.org/field-trips.

Space Spot

Science On a Sphere

Naked Mole Rats

EVEN MORE!Don't miss these other great exhibits:

Portal to Current Research

Saltwater Tide Pool

Puget Sound Model

Pollinator Garden

Civilized Seeds

Body Works

Sonic Bloom

Sound Atmosphere

Tinker Tank

Science Playground

Adventures in 3D

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THEATERS & SHOWS

IMAX® MOVIES AT PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER

Pacific Science Center houses Seattle’s biggest movie screen! In the Boeing IMAX Theater and the PACCAR IMAX Theater, our 3D movies are brought to life by state-of-the-art IMAX Laser technology, putting you right in the action. Bring your students to be immersed in the ultimate educational IMAX experience!

Below is just a sample of our movie offerings. For a complete list of IMAX documentary movies and accompanying educator guides, visit pacsci.org/field-trips.

IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.

Experience a breakthrough look at a secret world with-in the ocean that is perhaps the biggest story of all–that the smallest life in the sea is the mightiest force on which we all depend. Alongside marine biologist Holly Lohuis, Jean-Michel Cousteau invites audiences to dive into a world that will leave them in awe of the beauty and diversity of the oceans – the source of all life on our planet – and inspire an even stronger desire to protect what they have either seen for the first time or perhaps rediscovered along the journey.

Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean 3DOpens September 16, 2016

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Voyage of Time is a celebration of the earth, displaying the whole of time, from the birth of the universe to its final col-lapse. The movie examines all that happened to create the miracle that stands before us now. Science and spirit, birth and death, the grand cosmos and the minute life systems of our planet – all come together in Malick's most ambitious movie to date.

Voyage of Time 3DOpens October 7, 2016

Global Soundscapes takes you on an ear-opening journey into the science of sound and the emerging field of soundscape ecology. Embark on a mission to investigate the dramatic soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands. Learn how animals use sounds to survive and communicate in lush but threatened environments. Understand basic acoustics through interactive activities and discover what soundscapes tell us about the health of our planet.

Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth Opens October 10, 2016

All around the world, engineers are pushing the limits of ingenuity and innovation in unexpected, imaginative and amazing ways. Created in partnership with American Society of Civil Engineers, Dream Big will take viewers on a journey of discovery from the world’s tallest building to a bridge higher than the clouds and a solar car race across Australia. Along the way the audience will witness how today’s engineers are shaping the world of tomorrow.

Dream Big: Engineering Wonders of the WorldOpens February 17, 2017

Mysteries of China captures the story of ancient China, the First Emperor, and the literal foundation of the China we know today, beginning in an ancient time when a fierce warrior brought together a warring nation, and how an accidental discovery changed everything we know about China’s past. In 1974, farmers digging a well in Xi’an stumbled upon one of the greatest archaeological finds the world had ever discovered – the Terracotta Warriors and the Tomb of the First Emperor, offering a unique time capsule into the past.

Mysteries of China Opens March 2017

Flight of the Butterflies 3D is a scientific adventure story that spans not only thousands of miles, but generations. It’s about the remarkable Monarch butterfly migration and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they flew south for winter.

Flight of the Butterflies 3DOpens February 2017

Pair this movie with admission to the special Terracotta Warriors exhibit!

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THEATERS & SHOWSPLANETARIUM SHOWS

Bring your students to the Willard Smith Planetarium for a personal tour of the solar system! Students are guided by a planetarian who answers your questions and can tailor the show to your interests. Each show is live and interactive so no two presentations are the same.

Below is just a sample of our offerings. For a complete list of planetarium shows available on your field trip, visit pacsci.org/field-trips.

LASER SHOWS

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of its opening this year, Pacific Science Center is home to the largest and longest-operating Laser Dome theater in the world. Stir the imaginations of your students with brilliant laser imagery performed live to popular music tracks, with an educational twist!

Fly through the Rings of Saturn and see the largest volcano on Mars as we visit the planets in our solar system. 30 minutes. Grades K – 12

The Planets

Focusing on naked-eye astronomy, The Sky Tonight shows students how stars can be used for navigation and how to find constellations and planets. We discuss current visible events and also observe objects only visible through a telescope. 30 minutes. Grades K – 12

The Sky Tonight

Come learn about light. Our understanding of light is the foundation of our knowledge of the universe. We’ll explore the many discoveries that lead to our current knowledge of wavelengths and spectra. We’ll even dissect a rainbow! 30 minutes. Grades 6 – 12

Exploring Light

The largest planet in the solar system has several interesting worlds orbiting it. Explore the Jovian system in Jupiter and its moons! This show features the current science of the Juno mission, currently exploring Jupiter. 30 minutes. Grades 6 – 12

Jupiter and its Moons

NASA / JPL

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FUNDRAISER PROGRAM

INITIAL PURCHASECOST

RE-SALE PRICEAMOUNT EARNED

PER TICKET

ADULT EXHIBITS ADMISSION $13.00 $16.00 $3.00

YOUTH EXHIBITS ADMISSION $13.00 $16.00 $3.00

The Pacific Science Center Ticket Fundraiser Program is now available for schools to raise money for an upcoming field trip! The program is completely free for your school, and students will have the opportunity to connect with their community while working toward their field trip along the way. This will be the easiest fundraiser your school will do all year!

Extremely Easy and No Risk: Purchase a block of tickets at our special reduced rate to re-sell in your community. We’ll provide all of your tickets and marketing materials including pamphlets highlighting the exciting experiences Pacific Science Center has to offer. Should you not sell all fundraising tickets, they can be returned for a full refund no later than the date of the field trip.

Fundraising: Sell tickets to friends, family and coworkers at a heavily discounted rate and a significant portion of the ticket price will go directly back to your school. It’s a win-win for your students and your school!

How it works

Pricing Details

Tickets can be purchased in bundles of 30.

Purchase must be paid in full upon order.

Tickets can be picked up at Pacific Science Center or mailed for a fee.

Unused tickets must be returned before your field trip date for a refund.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call (206) 443-2931.

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PRICING & BOOKING

PRICE PERSTUDENT

PER PERADULT

PERMANENT EXHIBITS ONLY $7.00 $7.00

DOCUMENTARY IMAX ONLY $6.00 $7.00

STANDARD FIELD TRIP PACKAGEIncludes: access to all permanent exhibits plus choice of up to two: • Documentary IMAX movie• Laser show• Planetarium show

$9.00 $9.00

DELUXE FIELD TRIP PACKAGE Includes: access to all permanent exhibits plus:• Documentary IMAX movie• Laser show• Planetarium show

$10.00 $10.00

SHERLOCK HOLMES ADD-ONAdd tickets to any option above. Runs October 15, 2016 – January 8, 2017

+$3.00 +$3.00

TERRACOTTA WARRIORS ADD-ONTickets can be added to Permanent Exhibits or Standard Field Trip Package only. Runs April 8 – September 4, 2017

+$5.00 +$5.00

SCHOOL GROUP LUNCHESGroup lunches, which include a choice of sandwich, chips, cookies, a fruit cup and apple juice, can be pre-ordered at least one week prior to your field trip. Visit www.pacsci.org/field-trips for details.

+$6.05 +$6.05

To schedule your field trip, call (206) 443-2925 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. at least two weeks prior to your desired visit date. For out-of-state school admission rates, call (206) 443-3611.

Payment is required at time of entry. Only one payment for the entire group will be accepted and can be made in the form of a purchase order, school check, or credit card.

While we require a minimum ratio of one adult to ten students, the ideal ratio is one adult to five students to ensure a positive learning experience for all guests.

Teacher Resources: Our pre-visit materials and educator guides are designed to help educators evaluate what kind of preparation will be most valuable for your students and to better plan your Pacific Science Center visit. Downloadable materi-als are available at pacsci.org/field-trips.

Lunch Areas: We’re pleased to offer school groups an indoor eating space for your group lunches! Lunch tables are available in the Seattle Rotary Discovery Labs, just north of the PACCAR IMAX Theater, at a first come, first served basis. Additional outdoor eating areas are available in the brown bag lunch tent.

Bring your students on a field trip this fall for major savings on permanent exhibits admission! From October 3 through November 23, students and chaperones can explore our hundreds of hands-on exhibits at a reduced rate exclusive to school groups. What’s more, receive additional savings on ad-mission to The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes when you add special exhibits admission to your field trip package. Call (206) 443-2925 to learn more.

Fall Field Trip Sale | October – November

Pacific Science Center is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to qualifying schools for a field trip during the 2016 – 2017 school year. To learn more, and to find out if your school qualifies, call (206) 443-2925.

Financial Assistance

Free school bus transportation assistance is available for schools within the Seattle Public Schools district boundaries, courtesy of PEMCO Insurance. Call (206) 443-2925 for more information.

Transportation Assistance

PRICINGBOOKING

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Prices are subject to change without notice.

SCIENCEON WHEELSBring Pacific Science Center to your school! Science On Wheels travels all over the Puget Sound region, across Washington state, and beyond, bringing interactive workshops, live science shows, portable exhibit sets and after-school programs designed to inspire lifelong interest in science, math, engineering, and technology for all ages.

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OUTREACH PROGRAMS

A whole school experience allows your entire school to explore one our six science themes for a full day!

A typical whole school visit has three compo-nents. We start the day engaging students with a school assembly. We then dive deeper into a subject with classroom workshops while students explore our hands-on exhibit sets throughout the day.

With a partial day experience, you can enhance your existing science curriculum with selected parts of our Science On Wheels program! Each component of our whole school experience is available individually.

Experiences come complete with take-home materials and are suitable for grades K – 8. Vist pacsci.org/science-on-wheels for details.

EXPERIENCES TAILORED TO YOUR SCHOOL These live shows are for large audiences. We present

scientific content and methods in a compelling and fun presentation. Audience participation and giant props make science pop with excitement.

Science Shows

Transform any large room into your school’s very own sci-ence center! Our hands-on exhibit sets are designed to be an engaging “science playground” for all participants.

Exhibit Sets

Pacific Science Center’s outreach educators take over your classroom for in-depth and hands-on science exploration. Our educators bring enough materials for all students in the class to take part in these engaging activities.

Classroom Workshops

It's always a starry night inside our portable, inflatable plan-etarium! Our live astronomical experiences propel you out into the universe to ponder the planets, make sense of the seasons and explore the constellations.

Portable Planetarium

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SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL

Science After School programs are ideal

for out-of-school care or after-school

enrichment and science clubs. Each

Science After School series consists of six

one-hour workshops designed to enrich

after-school time with fun, innovative

experiments right at your facility. Check

our website for details:

pacsci.org/science-on-wheels/

science-after-school/

Blood and Guts challenges students to uncover the amazing aspects of their insides! Explore the systems and organs that keep us alive and kicking, from our skeletons down to nerves and neurons.

Blood and Guts (Anatomy and Physiology)

Rock and Roll will shake up your school with earth science! Sort through sand, hunt for fossils, explore and grow spar-kling crystals, get blown away by volcanoes and uncover the secrets of rocks and minerals.

Rock and Roll (Geology)

Delve into the world of invention and problem solving and explore the knowledge, skills and tools used to change our lives. Program robots, build and test the strength of bridges and buildings and investigate materials as you stretch them to their limits.

Engineering

Physics On Wheels generates excitement for electricity, sound, lenses, magnets and simple machines! Explore phenomena from magnetism to magnification and from pendulums to periscopes. Physics has it all: light, sound, electricity and motion!

Physics On Wheels

Mathblast takes students on a mathematical journey far beyond arithmetic. Students practice probability, reflect on symmetry or focus on fractals as they discover how to manipulate math.

Mathblast

TOPICS

Space Odyssey launches you on an amazing celestial journey. Explore the universe in our large, inflatable planetariums or investigate the phases of the moon, the spectra of gases or the properties of light in your classroom.

Space Odyssey (Astronomy)

With our six traveling science vans, we can take your students into the depths of the earth, explore the inner workings of the human body, or blast them into orbit around alien worlds. Each themed van comes packed with hands-on activities and engaging materials designed to spark interest and enthusiasm for learning.

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SPOKANE COEUR D'ALENE

PORTANGELES

CLALLAM BAY

SUNNYSIDECLARKSTON

ELLENSBURG

BUCKLEY

OKANOGAN

BELLINGHAM

VANCOUVER

COLVILLE

ABERDEEN

WHOLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCES

LARGE WHOLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCEIncludes: An assembly; A full day of exhibits; 15 classroom workshops*

$2,000+ TRAVEL FEES

MEDIUM WHOLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCEIncludes: An assembly; A full day of exhibits; 10 classroom workshops*

$1,450+ TRAVEL FEES

SMALL WHOLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCEIncludes: An assembly; A full day of exhibits; 5 classroom workshops*

$775+ TRAVEL FEES

SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL

6–WEEK SERIESIncludes: 6 one-hour workshops. Available in King,

Snohomish, and Pierce Counties only.

$1,270 + TRAVEL FEES

PARTIAL DAY EXPERIENCES

SCIENCE SHOW $400 + TRAVEL FEES for first show

$250 for each additional

consecutive show of the same topic

EXHIBITS $400 + TRAVEL FEES for first three hours

$110 for each additional hour

CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS*

$400 + TRAVEL FEES for three consecutive workshops

$150 for each additional

workshop

PLANETARIUM RENTAL

$400 + TRAVEL FEES for first three hours

$110 for each additional hour

TRAVEL FEES

VARY PER PROGRAM (CALL FOR DETAILS)BASED ON FEDERAL TRAVEL RATES; SUBJECT TO CHANGE

To request a visit from Science On Wheels, down-load and complete a 2016–2017 registration form, available at pacsci.org/science-on-wheels. Sub-mit completed forms to edprograms@pacsci.org or fax to (206) 443-6600.

Once your registration form is submitted, we will contact you and work with you to plan your Science On Wheels experience.

For questions regarding payment options, call (206) 443-2925.

Limited funding is available for medium and large program packages. Qualifying schools will have a Free and Reduced Meal Program percentage of 65% or higher.

Science On Wheels travels to schools across Washington state—and beyond! Find us in Idaho, Oregon, and even Alaska. When we travel to these schools, we bring Pacific Science Center to students who may never have had the opportuni-ty to visit our campus in Seattle, engaging them with science shows, exhibits and workshops in their classrooms.

Schools across the state can also take advantage of our regional travel calendar! Book a visit when one of our vans is in your area, and we will waive your roundtrip mileage fees! To learn more, visit pacsci.org/science-on-wheels.

Financial Assistance

Science is Everywhere —And So Are We!

PRICINGREGISTRATION

* Classroom workshops can accommodate 24 – 32 students.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

PRICING & REGISTRATION

MERCER SLOUGH SCHOOLPROGRAMSLocated on a biologically diverse, 320-acre wetland nature park in the heart of Bellevue, Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center is a collaboration between the City of Bellevue and Pacific Science Center. The award-winning and Gold LEED certified facility offers classrooms, state-of-the-art wet laboratories and hiking trails that highlight the wetland habitat.

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FIELD STUDIES

Bring your class on a field trip to Mercer Slough for a wetland field study program designed to engage your students in environmental science. Explore wetland swamp, bog, marsh, pond, slough and forest habitats as your students hike the trails of Mercer Slough, then step into our state-of-the-art wet laboratory to use scientific equipment to examine wetland life, including looking at macroinvertebrates with our video microscope.

Pacific Science Center offers a variety of field study programs for grades PreK – 8. To learn more, visit pacsci.org/mercer-slough.

Go on a wetland sensory adventure! Hike the boardwalk trail out to Mercer Slough channel, spot wildlife, get up close with Spy Scopes, test your senses, and hunt for colors of the rainbow. 1½ hours. PRE-K

Preschool Prowl

Meet the baby insects and creatures that start their lives in the Mercer Slough pond using nets, water samples and other special tools. 2½ hours with break. PRE-K

Preschool Seekers

All programs are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and also address the revised Washington State K – 12 Science Standards and the Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Learning Standards.

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Search the wetlands for wildlife and figure out what adap-tations animals need to survive in their habitat. In the lab, examine aquatic life in pond samples with magnifying tools. 3 hours with break. GRADES K–2

Habitat Wonderers

Identify parts of a wetland ecosystem! Look for evidence of producers, consumers and decomposers and learn how organisms are connected in a complex food web. 4 hours with break. GRADES 4–5

Ecosystem Explorers

Become a wetland ecologist as you learn to delineate wet-land habitats, identify plants using a dichotomous key, and compare soils using a soil probe. 5 hours with break. GRADES 6 – 8

Wetland Ecologists

Observe the soil, plants and animals on a wetland hike, encounter the challenges of a migrating bird and discover why the wetland is important. 4 hours with break. GRADES 2–5

Wetland Naturalists

On a wetland hike, use soil probes to examine characteris-tics of different soils. In the lab, use a microscope to identify soil-recycling creatures that live in wetland soils. 3 hours with break. GRADES K–2

Soil Adventurers

Become an engineer to learn about the design process and how it can be used to clean up water, restore habitats, and in turn provide healthier places to live. Examine the ways a wetland acts as a natural engineer while designing some solutions to keep our wetlands healthy. 5 hours with break. GRADES 6–8

Environmental EngineeringNEW!

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CLASSROOM LESSONS

Can't make it out to Mercer Slough? Bring Mercer Slough to your school and discover the wonders of nature without leaving your classroom! Our educators engage your PreK – 8 grade students with hands-on activities involving themes like aquatic macroinvertebrates, animal skulls, native plants, and chemistry. In each 45-minute lesson, students investigate animal survival adaptations, test water samples for wetland ecosystem health and more. Below is a sampling of the activities offered. For a full list, visit pacsci.org/mercer-slough/school-programs.

COMBO SPECIAL

Classroom lessons make a perfect com-

panion to our on-site field studies! Book a

classroom lesson with a field study program

for special combo pricing.

Call (206) 443-2925 to learn more.

Get hands-on with trees as you investigate bark, leaves, needles, seeds and cones. Make bark and leaf rubbings to see the different textures of trees. PRE-K

Terrific Trees

Predator or prey? Compare animal skulls for clues into what animals eat and which senses help them survive in the wild. Make connections as you puzzle out the pieces of the food web. GRADES 3–5

Wildlife Biologists

Practice a biological assessment of aquatic ecosystem health as you identify macroinvertebrates to determine their pollu-tion tolerance levels. GRADES 6–8

Biological Indicators

23 MERCER SLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER « 2016–2017 PACSCI.ORG/MERCER-SLOUGH

FIELD STUDIES

UP TO 10STUDENTS

11-20STUDENTS

PRE

K PRESCHOOL PROWL $88 $157

PRESCHOOL SEEKERS $122 $188

CLASSROOM LESSONS

ONE LESSON EACH ADDITIONAL LESSON ON SAME DAY

PRESCHOOLS (UP TO 24 STUDENTS) $180 + TRAVEL FEES $110

GRADES K – 8 (UP TO 32 STUDENTS) $180 + TRAVEL FEES $110

UP TO 16STUDENTS

17 – 32STUDENTS

33 – 48STUDENTS

49 – 64STUDENTS

65 – 80STUDENTS

81 – 96STUDENTS

K–

2

HABITAT WONDERERS $160 $259 $358 $458 $557 $656

SOIL ADVENTURERS $160 $259 $358 $458 $557 $656

2 –

5

WETLAND NATURALISTS $182 $309 $436 $563 $689 $816

3 –

5 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING $182 $309 $436 $563 $689 $816

4 –

5

ECOSYSTEM EXPLORERS $182 $309 $436 $563 $689 $816

UP TO 15STUDENTS

16 – 30STUDENTS

31 – 45STUDENTS

46 – 60STUDENTS

61 – 75STUDENTS

76 – 90STUDENTS

6 –

8

WETLAND ECOLOGISTS $204 $353 $502 $651 $799 $944

Enjoy smaller crowds, immersive experiments and activities and a glimpse of Mercer Slough in the changing season. Schedule your field study program for these months to receive an exclusive seasonal discount. Call (206) 443-2925 to learn more.

Field Studies Sale | November – February

Limited financial assistance is available for qualifying schools! To learn more, call (206) 443-2925 or email NZabel@pacsci.org.

Financial Assistance

PRICING

REGISTRATIONTo register for our programs, call (206) 443-2925. Our Education Sales Team will work with you to plan a visit that best accommodates your needs and complements your current science curriculum.

PRICING & REGISTRATION

ADDITIONAL DETAILSCHAPERONES: Preschool programs require a ratio of one chaperone per eight studetns. All other programs require a ratio of one chaperone per 16 students. Adults are free of charge.

BREAKS: Most programs have a 30 minute break for lunch or snack. Food is not available at Mercer Slough; all school groups should come prepared with brown-bag lunch. There are indoor and outdoor dining facilities.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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PERMIT NO. 1424

You are invited to the

TEACHERS' LOUNGEa FREE happy hour event just for educators!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR | SEPTEMBER 20

Kick off the school year with a happy hour celebration at Pacific Science Center and discover what we have in store for your 2016 – 2017 field trip! Map out your field trip with a drink in hand and get an inside look at upcoming documentaries, exhibits and activities.

Preview upcoming IMAX documentaries, including an exclusive surprise screening of one of this year's documentary movies!

Sneak a peak at this year’s special exhibits, The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes (opens October 15) and the highly anticipated Terracotta Warriors (opens April 8)!

Planetarium open house, demos and hands-on activities!

Raffle prizes for discounted field trips, 21+ events like SPECTRA: New Year’s Eve Under the Arches, and more!

5:30 – 7:30 P.M. (IMAX screening 7:30 P.M.)FREE | 21+ | EDUCATOR ID REQUIRED

RSVP online at pacsci.org/teachers-loungeRSVP in advance to receive an extra raffle ticket for exciting prizes at the event!

(Teachers-only event: no guests please.)