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Discovery Place Museums
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A regional network of four hands—on museums (science, nature, and two kids Museums), an Outreach team, and newly developed digital content are all designed to
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I Like To Move It, Move It
Program Description
This high-energy class creates excitement around physics as children work together to experiment with the power of forces, including pushes, pulls, and gravity. Children will explore the captivating effects of forces and how they can control the movement and position of objects as they conduct investigations and attempt unique challenges.
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Program Detail
Monday – Friday
Times are customizable
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Title I: (all year) $9.95 +tax + $7
Fall: (8/14/23-12/31/23) $11.95 +tax + $7
Spring: (1/1/24 – 6/2/24) $13.95 +tax + $7
Summer: (6/3/24 – 8/11/24) $15.95 +tax + $7
EDUCATION STANDARDS
R1- Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text (in our case follow written instructions to complete activities and experiments and make conclusions).
R7 -Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words (in our case participate in hands-on activities and experiments that result in observations and conclusions).
R10 -Read and understand complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to text (in our case science and technical writing).
SL1 – Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively (in our case working in groups, sharing ideas and communicating ideas and findings with others).
SL2 – Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally (in our case participation in labs and programs where ideas and questions are presented using various media).
SL4 – Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (in our case working in groups, sharing ideas and communicating ideas and findings with others).
NC: CD-15, K.P.1 SC: K-PS2-1 NGSS: K-PS2-1
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References
Available upon request.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation notice of three weeks is required for a full refund. Cancellations with less than three weeks’ notice are non-refundable but may be rescheduled for a visit within a 12-month period. There is no fee for rescheduling as long as the class or visit is rescheduled within one week of the cancellation date and the visit is completed within the 12 months of the originally scheduled date. Changes to the number of attendees must be made three days prior to the program or visit to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued the day of the visit, and no refunds will be issued for amounts of $10.00 or less.