Discovery Place KIDS Rockingham Education Guide 2015-2016 Volume 1, 2014 - 2015 School Year | Page 2

Minimum
15 students

50
Minutes

$

$10 per student (includes
Museum admission)

Tuesday - Friday

9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m.
or 12:30 p.m.

D ISCOV E RY PLAC E KIDS l C LASSE S l Grades Pre K - 5
Through rich learning experiences highlighting exploration, imagination and fun, Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham
promotes growth in language, cognition and mathematics while fostering curiosity and building confidence. Enhance
the experience with one of our classes designed to engage students and meet curriculum requirements.
All curriculum aligns with National Science Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards.
All Pre K programs align with Foundations: Early Learning Standards for North Carolina and Strategies for Guiding Their Success.

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PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Registration Process
Register by phone [phone] or 910.997.5266 x300 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,

Discovery Place KIDS
immerses young minds in
creative environments and
offers classes to enhance
the experience and meet
required curriculum
standards.
Not booking a class?
School group field trips are
welcome and are $5 per
student.

Monday – Friday.
Payment
Payment is due 3 weeks prior to program or visit date. Late payments may result
in cancellation of your field trip or program.

GRADES PRE K - K

GRADE 1

GRADE 2

GRADE 4

The Five Senses

Earth’s Materials

Sound Off

Be prepared to spark all of your
senses as you tantalize your
taste buds, trick your eyes, test
your touch, excite your ears
and become a whiz with your
sniffer, in this fun, hands-on class.
Continue the adventure in the
Museum and see what sparks
your senses. (Science K.P. 2.1)

Learn about the physical
properties of Earth’s materials
and how they are useful in many
different ways. Make sure you
wear your safety goggles for this
meltdown on rocks, minerals, soil,
and water. (Science-Grade 1.E.2.1)

Be prepared to make some
noise! Learn about the science
of sound while investigating the
high and low pitches of vibrations.
(Science Grade 2 -2.P.1.1, 2.P.1.2)

Earth, Moon and the
Great Beyond

American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. A check

Community Helpers

with your order number written in the memo section is also accepted. Plus any

What would you like to be
when you grow up? What about
a police officer or maybe a
veterinarian? How about an
EMT or doctor? Look no further!
Explore what these and other
community helpers do each day.
Find out what it takes to be one
of these important people in our
society. (Social Studies: K.E.1.1,
K.E.1.2, K.C & G.1.1, K.C & G.1.2)

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Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation notice of 3 weeks is required for a full refund. Cancellations with
less than 3 weeks notice are non-refundable but may be rescheduled within a
12-month period. There is no fee for rescheduling as long as the program or visit
is completed within 12 months of the originally scheduled date. Changes to the
number of attendees must be made 3 days prior to the program or visit to receive
a refund.  No refunds will be issued the day of your visit.
Chaperones
One chaperone per five students is required and admitted free of charge.
Additional chaperones, booked in advance, are admitted at the $5 school rate.
Chaperones not booked in advance must pay general admission.
Parking
Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Museum, and ample additional
parking is available within 2 blocks.
Lunch

Fairy Tale Fantasy
Through active storytelling,
mapmaking and other stationbased activities, students will bring
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
to life. In addition, students will
test the temperature of porridge,
learn why bears are fascinating
animals and use classification to
learn vocabulary and math skills.
(CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1, CCSS.ELALiteracy.RL.K.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.
RL.K.3, CCSS.Math.Content.K.MD.A.2,
CCSS.Math.Content.K.MD.B.3)

Name That Force
There are forces all around
us. Learn how forces, such
as air, magnets and gravity
affect the motion of objects.
Interactively explore how these
forces impact us daily. (Science

GRADES 2 - 3

Join a rotation revolution
powerful enough to alter your
world. Learn why the moon
appears to change shape
each night, why the sun rises
and sets and much more.
(Science Grade 4 - 4.E.1.1, 4.E.1.2)

Dynamic Matter – New!
Gear up to engage in solidifying
observations, liquefying
experiments and gaseous studies.
Learn the science behind the
three states of matter. (Science

Grade 1- 1.P.1.1, 1.P.1.2, 1.P.1.3)

Grade 2- 2.P.2.1, 2.P.2.2, 3.P.2.2, 3.P.2.3)

GRADES K - 2

GRADE 3

International Play

Explore the structure and
functions of the skeletal
and muscular systems of the
human body through a variety
of guided-inquiry activities
and the examination of real
human specimens. (Science

Force and Motion – New!
Feel and see the forces around
us. Experiment with Newton’s
Laws of Motion through a
variety of hands on activities.
(Science Grade 3 - 3.P.1.1, 3.P.1.3,

Move It or Lose It

Travel the world and explore
“play” in different cultures.
Learn about the traditions and
customs behind popular play
practices in Australia, China,
Africa and more. (K.C&G.1.1, K.C.1.2,

GRADES 3 - 5

CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4b,
1.C.1.1, 1.C.1.2, 2.C.2.1)

Grade 3 - 3.L.1.1, 3.L.1.2)

Nutrit ion for Kids
Get ready, get set, get healthy!
Learn all about making healthy
food choices as we explore the
food guide pyramid. Discover
the importance of physical
activity and much more. (Healthful
Living K - K.NPA.1.1, K.NPA.2.2,
1.NPA.1.1, 1.NPA.2.2, 1.NPA.3.1,
2.NPA.1.1, 2.NPA.1.2, 2.NPA.2.2)

Picnic facilities are available nearby at Hinson Lake Park, 152 Hinson Lake Road,
Rockingham. To reserve space, please call 910.895.6810.

4.P.1.1, 5.P.1.1, 5.P.1.2, 5.P.1.4)

GRADE 5
What’s the Forecast?
Develop a sunny outlook by
applying real-world applications
of science concepts and
procedures and experience
weather events firsthand. A
variety of experiments and
investigations build a better
understanding of weather and
climate. (Science Grade 5 - 5.E.1.2)
The Human Body
Delve into the human body
and discover the many
systems that keep your
intricate body working. Engage
in hands-on activities and
see real human specimens.
(Science Grade 5 - 5.L.1.2)

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with reduced mileage fees. Call for details.
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