Discovery Place Kids is an innovative model in regional children’s museums developed by Discovery Place. Discovery Place Kids is built on the theme of “I CAN” and offers unique opportunities for learning through play for young children and their parents or caregivers. Discovery Place Kids has locations in Huntersville and Rockingham, NC.
groupsales@discoveryplace.org
http://www.discoveryplacekids.org
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Mecklenburg
704.372.6261 x300
704.337.2667
Grab your hard hat, gloves and safety goggles and join our construction crew! Discover how to use tools in a safe environment, create original blueprints and experiment with simple machines.
Lydia Evans
704.348.1974
lydiae@discoveryplace.org
Tuesday – Friday
Times are customizable.
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
School group field trips are $6 per student and include full-day Museum admission. Add a class for $6 more. 1 chaperone per 5 students is required and admitted free.
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).
CCSS.Math.Content.K.MD.A.1 – Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
CCSS.Math.Content.1.MD.A.1 – Order three objects by length; compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by using a third object.
CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.1 – Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
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.