CORONAVIRIUS Update:
The Discovery Center is closed to the public as of March 17, 2020. Please click here to learn more.
All requests must be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks before your anticipated Outreach program. Once requested, please allow 1 week for processing and confirmation email. For current 1-Time Outreach availability, please call 417-862-9910 ext. 726
Whether big or small, community event, library, classroom, or beyond, DCS is ready to bring science to you. Our different outreach levels are designed to allow you the customization of fitting your learning environment and budget. The same program can be repeated for an additional $100.00 each. Additional supply and mileage fees may apply. To schedule a program contact the Education Department at 417-862-9910 ext. 726 or email education@discoverycenter.org.
Download our 2019-2020_Outreach Guide to learn more!
Small Group:
- Up to 30 students (must have 1 adult and be able to provide table and chairs for all students)
- 1-60 minute hands-on lesson
- $150* for the first lesson and $100 per lesson for additional presentations of the same lesson on the same day
Large Groups/Assemblies:
- 31 or more students (must have 1 adult/30 students)
- 1-60 minute presentation
- $250* for the first lesson and $100 per lesson for additional presentations of the same lesson on the same day
*does not include mileage fee. Please call for current mileage cost
Program Options:
- Magnet
Uncover the attractive properties of magnets (Gr. PreK-3) - Matter
Explore fun experiments with solids, liquids and gasses (Gr. PreK-8) - Ecology
Look into food chains, physical characteristics of animals, and adaptations (Gr. 2-6) - Astronomy
Investigate the planets and solar system (Gr. 2-6) - Simple Machines
Examine how the 7 types of simple machines help us to do the work (Gr. 3-5) - Geology
Investigate where rocks come from and how they change over time (Note: this program uses food items) (Gr. 2-6) - Chemistry
Learn to identify physical and chemical reactions as you experiment with chemicals (Gr. 3-8) - Dissections
Examines our “insides!” You choose your specimen: heart & lungs, brain & nervous system, or eyes. Additional fees apply (Gr. 5-8) - Inventor’s Workshop
Inventing: what a process! Learn some of the steps inventors use to plan, develop, and create something new! Inquiry strategies are at the heart of this program! (Gr. 2-6) - Electricity
Build simple circuits and explore the properties of insulators and conductors as we discover what causes our very favorite form of energy! (Gr. 3-6) - Energy
What makes your car drive? Move your muscles? Turn your TV turn on? Energy! Explore the 7 main types of energy and how they work together to make things happen! (Gr. 1-6) - Weather
Investigate where weather comes from and how important weather is to our planet! (Gr. 1-6) - Fossils
Become a paleontologist as you discover the amazing world of fossils, including how to find them, where to look, and what we can learn about ancient plant and animal life (Gr. 2-6)
