FCAT Enrichment

The cost for this innovative program is only $3.25 per student, per lesson.  The program is designed for the entire 4th or 5th grade and is taught to each class sequentially by day.  Schools may customize their schedules upon request.  This course consists of up to ten core lessons

The Emerald Coast Science Center provides the instructors and all supplies and equipment.  For schools in Okaloosa County, the Service Agreement is posted on the Okaloosa School District web site.

To get more details or sign up, call Jamie LaFollette at 850 664-1261 x 206

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4th Grade Curriculum

Scientific Method investigating Conservation of Mass
Observations and Inferences
Flower Reproduction and Dissection
Food chains, webs, and energy flow
Phases of the Moon
Sound
Weathering and Erosion
Mineral Identification Speed

5th Grade Curriculum

Scientific Method investigating finderprint distribution in a population
Properties of Matter
Solutions and their Properties
Physical and Chemical Changes
Forms of Energy
Force and Motion
The Water Cycle
Weather
Adaptation
Cells
Body Systems
Astronomy

Crime Science Investigations

1. Anthropometrical Measurements- Sizing up your suspect

2. Trace Element evaluation- Tire tracks and shoe prints

3. Fingerprint collection and analysis

4. Who Stole My Doggie (Microscope Lab)

Field Trips to You

• The Magic of Chemistry

• Buyer Beware! Testing Claims of Advertised Products

• Genetics for Kids

• The Rock Identification Lab (Rock and Mineral ID)

• Exciting Electrons

• Plant and Animal Cells (Electric Microscope Lab)

• Will Soap Float?  (Science Discoveries Lab)

• Comparing Light and Sound Waves

• Measuring Matter with Metrics

• Heat, Temperature and Thermal Energy

Exploring the Universe

1. The Moon and Its Phases

2. Earth’s Seasons

3. Our Solar System

4. Stars, Constellations and Galaxies

Guided Dissections

It is very difficult for most schools to offer quality dissection programs. The Emerald Coast Science Center can address that need by bringing quality, hands-on, dissection programs to your class. Our expert instructors will guide your students through an actual dissection and examination. We provide everything including materials, handouts, tools and of course the specimens. You may choose from the following list of fascinating creatures.

1. Invertebrate (Squid)

2. Vertebrate (Frog)

This program is limited to 28 students per class session. Larger groups may be accommodated through multiple, same day sessions. Basic dissection class fee per student is $7.50. Dissection classes must be booked at least two weeks in advance to allow us to assemble required specimens and equipment.

Digitarium Alpha Portable Planetarium

The LaserStar Lab portable computerized planetarium can be booked for an entire day at your school or other location for a fee of $400. The portable planetarium consists of a laser projector inside an inflatable dome which can accommodate up to 30 students. Space is a consideration. We will need an area of at least 20 feet in diameter and 10 feet in height. Each session is 30 - 55 minutes in length. To book the planetarium call 850.664.1261 ext 204 and have two alternate dates in addition to your preferred date. You may book the LaserStar Lab for your field trip with two weeks notice. The cost is $90 per session with a minimum booking of 2 sessions.

Program Choices

• All About Stars, Constellations and Galaxies

• A Tour of our Solar System

• Exploring Deep Space

Travel fees for Outreach Programs

For schools located outside Okaloosa County, there may be an additional travel fee.