Pikes Peak Children's Museum

In-School STEAM Programs

Hands-on learning delivered directly to your classroom.

Available Programs

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Pre-School

Bugs, Butterflies & Gardening

  • Engineering Practices: design and build seed sprouts baggies to demonstrate the beginning stage of a plant’s life cycle. 
  •  Life Science – Structures & Ecosystems: Observe insect anatomy and pollinators, decorate your own butterfly!
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Grades K-5th

DIY Chemistry: Make your own paint!

  • Physical Science: Students will investigate the properties of their materials and interactions.
  • ELA Reading Writing Communication: Students will draft written observations, using descriptive language. Students will draw diagrams of experiment steps.
  • Mathematics: Students will use measuring cups to mix ingredients, applying simple data recording and classification
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Grades K-5th

Fun With Mirrors and Reflections!

  • Physical Science: Students will investigate how light reflects off surfaces, and explore angles of incidence and reflection, while observing patterns and angels with multiple mirrors.
  • Visual Arts: Students will express creativity through mirror based art – exploring and observing the interplay of light and symmetry, painting and designing reflective surfaces. 
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Grades K-5th

Simple Machines: Make your own catapults!

  • Physical Science: Students will explore how force and motion depend on angles and weights designing and testing models of catapults.
  • Engineering Practices: Students will engage in designing, modifying, and testing a simple machine.
  • Mathematics: Students will measure angles, distances, and weights.

Program Details

  •  Length: 60 minutes
  • Cost: $200 per class
  • Discounts available for multiple class presentations and Title I Schools

 

When booking, please have the following information available:

-School or organization’s name, telephone number, and address
-Valid email address for the person booking the program
-Desired program
-Three (3) possible program dates with arrival time
-Number of classes or groups who will be receiving the program

To book your educational program, please fill out the form and someone will be touch. You can also email pikespeakcm@gmail.com for more information.

*Each program accommodates a maximum of 30 students for Pre-K and kindergarten classes, or 35 students in grades 1st through 5th.

*Program availability dependent upon staff and resources.

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