Field Trip In-House Programs

30 Minute Field Trip Programs:

Choose one of the 30 minute classroom programs listed below. All support the Missouri GLEs, & take place as part of your DCS field trip.

  • My Amazing Body Introduces bones, muscles, heart, lungs and healthy habits to early learners. (Gr Pre K-2)
  • Storybook Science Combines the love of reading with fun science experiments. Choose Sound, Chemistry or Water. (Gr Pre K-K)
  • Magnet Mania Uncover the attractive properties of magnets. (Gr K-3)
  • Matter Matters Explore fun experiments with dry ice and gak. (Gr Pre K-12)
  • Ecology Explorations Look into life cycles, food chains and webs, the physical characteristics of animals, and adaptations. (Gr 1-6)
  • Astronomy Abounds Investigate the characteristics of the planets in our solar system. (Gr K-4)
  • Chemistry Capers Experiment with physical and chemical changes. (Gr 3-8)
  • Geography of Culture Explore how aspects of geography influence culture in different regions. Choose from China, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Netherlands, or Lake Chad. (Gr 3-8)
  • Homes Around the World "Where we live determines how we live." Learn how natural resources around the world inspire a variety of types of homes. (Gr K-2)
  • Gene Scene Investigate cell biology and DNA using innovative activities from the National Human Genome Research Institute. DNAâ€"see it, build it, touch it. (Gr 6-12)

Cost is additional $3/person
Must Schedule in advance
Download the reservation form or for details please call Megan West at 417-862-9919 X 726 or email mwest@discoverycenter.org