Science on Wheels

2nd Grade

Matter of Fact – Solids and Liquids

In this supercool lesson we will use liquid nitrogen to show how solids and liquids are affected by extreme changes in temperature. Students will observe how changes in temperature can affect the properties of materials and learn whether those changes are reversible or not.

South Carolina Standards Connections: 2-PS1-1, 2PS1-4, 2-ESS2-3

Recommended Audience – 2nd

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This is an assembly program recommended for up to 100 students per session in a large space. Each session is about 45 minutes long and up to 3 sessions can be booked in a visit.

A space large enough to fit all attending students either seated on the floor or in chairs plus their teachers. In addition, there must be room for two 6’ long rectangular tables, set up at one side of the room with space behind and in front of the tables for the instructor to walk. The instructor will need access to a sink during setup and breakdown and between programs. The sink does not need to be in the presentation room. Gyms, Cafeterias and auditoriums work well. Large classrooms, such as Music rooms, can also be used depending on the size of the audience and the room. For smaller groups a regular sized classroom may work. Due to the large amount of setup involved, this program cannot move from space to space once set up. A 3-pronged electrical outlet is needed near the presentation space. Let us know if a projection system is available in the space, or if we should bring our portable system to set up.

1 Session	$175
2 Sessions	$235
3 Sessions	$295

Outside Greenville county a travel fee of $0.95 per mile applies.

This program can be combined with other assembly programs. Our Combination Pricing Options

This program can travel up to 2.5 hours from Roper Mountain for a single day trip. Sites farther from Roper Mountain (up to 5 hours) can request an overnight visit. A flat $200 per night fee is added for each night to cover hotel and meals for our instructor. There is a travel fee of $0.95 per mile for all sites outside of Greenville county. We use Google Maps to calculate drive times and distances. It can be beneficial for more distant locations to team up with other sites in your area to combine trips and split travel fees.

Sessions are 45 minutes long. Maximum of 3 sessions in a day. 45 minutes is required for setup. 30 minutes is required for breakdown. 15 minutes is required to reset the program between sessions. If the programs extend through lunch time, a 30 minute or longer break between programs is requested so the instructor can eat lunch.

Greenville County schools: First session can start as early as 8:15 a.m.

Out of County Schools: Calculate the drive time from Roper Mountain Science Center to your school, then add that amount of time to 8:00 to determine your earliest assembly start time. If it is a one hour drive from Roper Mountain to your school, add one hour to 8 a.m. and the earliest start time is 9 a.m.

Builder Workshop – The Great Coaster Challenge

Participants in this hands-on program will act as Theme Park Engineers to design and build a prototype roller coaster for our theme park. Engineers will work in groups of 2-4 to plan and build their coaster. They will need to manage materials and resources, as well as time to build a functioning roller coaster. At the end of the activity, we will give each group of engineers the chance to demonstrate their creation, and we will evaluate the success of each coaster.

South Carolina Standards Connections:
ETS1.A – Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem
ETS1.B – Developing Possible Solutions
ETS1.C – Optimizing the Design Solution
ETS2.A – Interdependence of Science, Engineering and Technology

Recommended Audience – 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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This is a single class program (up to 32 students) that must be setup in one location and have classes come at their scheduled times. Students will be working in small groups and will be required to design and build prototype rollercoasters. They will be using tape and scissors. The program is 60 minutes long and up to 4 sessions can be scheduled in a visit. Schools with more than 4 classes in a grade will need to book multiple days.

A room large enough for all of the students, seated in chairs, with room to work in groups and build their prototypes. Generally, a standard sized classroom will work, but larger spaces like gyms can also be used. It is helpful if some furniture is available, at least chairs for the students. Due to the large amount of setup involved, this program cannot move from space to space once set up. A 3-pronged electrical outlet is needed near the presentation space. Let us know if a projection system is available in the space, or if we should bring our portable system to set up.

1 Session	$175
2 Sessions	$235
3 Sessions	$295
4 Sessions	$355

Outside Greenville county a travel fee of $0.95 per mile applies.

For multiple day visits a one session discount will be applied to the total for each additional day if we are permitted to store the equipment at the school in between visits.

Sessions are 60 minutes long. Maximum of 4 sessions in a day. Multiple days can be scheduled if needed to accommodate all classes. 60 minutes is required for setup. 30 minutes is required for breakdown. 15 minutes is required to reset the program between sessions. If the programs extend through lunch time, a 30 minute or longer break between programs is requested so the instructor can eat lunch.

Greenville County schools: First session can start as early as 8:15 a.m.

Out of County Schools: Calculate the drive time from Roper Mountain Science Center to your school, then add that amount of time to 8:00 to determine your earliest assembly start time. If it is a one hour drive from Roper Mountain to your school, add one hour to 8 a.m. and the earliest start time is 9 a.m.