Teachers check out our Field Trips to the OSC

Book a field trip to the Okanagan Science Centre to introduce or reinforce classroom learning, to approach a subject from an exciting new angle, or to celebrate and have fun with your class. Your class will experience a curriculum-linked program of your choice and an hour of exploration in our exhibit galleries. Program descriptions and planetarium programs are found below.

If you would like to book a field trip on a topic not listed below, please contact us and we will be happy to work with you to develop a suitable program!  All of our programs are tailored to meet the new curriculum science requirements and ADST requirements!

Pre-K: Making Sense of the Five Senses (Colourful Chemistry 

• Making Sense of the Five Senses (Pre-K, K) Using our fascinating five senses we will explore and classify the properties of familiar materials.
• Colourful Chemistry (pre-K) Use chemistry to mix, create, and explore colours. 
   

K: Making Sense of the Five Senses, Insect Mania, Force and Motion

• Making Sense of the Five Senses (Pre-K, K) Using our fascinating five senses we will explore and classify the properties of familiar materials.
• Insect Mania (K, Gr1, Gr2, Gr3) What are the basic needs of insects? How do we classify them?  Discover how the features of insects help them survive and adapt to their environments.
• Force and Motion (K, Gr2) How can you make an object move? Does the material it is made out of influence this?  Perform hands-on experiments and challenges to find out!

 

Grade 1: Insect Mania, Light and Sound, Properties of Matter, It's a Small World

• Insect Mania (K, Gr1, Gr2, Gr3) What are the basic needs of insects? How do we classify them?  Discover how the features of insects help them survive and adapt to their environments.
• Light and Sound (Gr1) What are the properties of light and sound? How are they similar?  How are they different?  Discover this and more with exciting activities! **
• Properties of Matter (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3, Gr4) What makes the properties of matter useful? How can the properties change?  What are the phases of matter?  Conduct amazing experiments to find out!
• It's a Small World (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3. Gr4) How do organisms interact with their environment? Prepare microscope slides with pond water to detect protists, animals, plant matter, and bacteria. *We can only offer this program in warmer months when pond water is more readily available.

*The Light and Sound program involves the making of musical instruments. Please be advised if you have students that are noise sensitive.

 

Grade 2: Insect Mania, Force and Motion, Properties of Matter, It's a Small World, Water Everywhere

• Insect Mania (K, Gr1, Gr2, Gr3) What are the basic needs of insects? How do we classify them?  Discover how the features of insects help them survive and adapt to their environments.
• Force and Motion (K, Gr2) How can you make an object move? Does the material it is made out of influence this?  Perform hands-on experiments and challenges to find out!
• Properties of Matter (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3, Gr4) What makes the properties of matter useful? How can the properties change?  What are the phases of matter?  Conduct amazing experiments to find out!
• It's a Small World (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3. Gr4) How do organisms interact with their environment? Prepare microscope slides with pond water to detect protists, animals, plant matter, and bacteria. *We can only offer this program in warmer month when pond water is more readily available.
• Water Everywhere (Gr2) Why is water important to all living things? How does it cycle through the environment? Explore local water issues and construct a filtration device to turn polluted water clear.

 

Grade 3: Insect Mania, Properties of Matter, It's a Small World, Earth & Erosion

• Insect Mania (K, Gr1, Gr2, Gr3) What are the basic needs of insects? How do we classify them?  Discover how the features of insects help them survive and adapt to their environments.
• Properties of Matter (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3, Gr4) What makes the properties of matter useful? How can the properties change?  What are the phases of matter?  Conduct amazing experiments to find out!
• It's a Small World (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3. Gr4) How do organisms interact with their environment? Prepare microscope slides with pond water to detect protists, animals, plant matter, and bacteria. *We can only offer this program in warmer month when pond water is more readily available.
• Earth & Erosion (Grade 3) Simulate ages of erosion and change landforms all with the power of water.

 

Grade 4: Properties of Matter, Oil Spill, It's a Small World, Transforming Energy

• Properties of Matter (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3, Gr4) What makes the properties of matter useful? How can the properties change?  What are the phases of matter?  Conduct amazing experiments to find out!
• Oil Spill (Gr4, Gr5) How can we act as stewards of our environment? Design, build, and test a pipeline constructed across and around many obstacles.  Create an oil spill and discover different methods for cleanup and restoration.
• It's a Small World (Gr1, Gr2, Gr3. Gr4) How do organisms interact with their environment? Prepare microscope slides with pond water to detect protists, animals, plant matter, and bacteria. *We can only offer this program in warmer month when pond water is more readily available.
• Transforming Energy (Grade 4) How do we make energy work for us? Discover the many ways to make useful electricity from different energy sources.

 

Grade 5: Solutions, Solubility, and Mixtures, Simple Machines, Oil Spill, Human Anatomy

• Solutions, Solubility, and Mixtures (Gr5, Gr6) What is a homogenous mixture? What is a heterogeneous mixture?  How are they useful?  Can you separate them?  Mix your own solutions and conduct separations.
• Simple Machines (Gr5) How do machines transfer force and energy? Use simple machines (levers, pulleys, wheels, inclined planes) to complete challenges and solve problems.
• Oil Spill (Gr4, Gr5) How can we act as stewards of our environment? Design, build, and test a pipeline constructed across and around many obstacles.  Create an oil spill and discover different methods for cleanup and restoration.
• Human Anatomy (Gr5) Explore human anatomy. Learn the basic structures and functions of the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.

 

 Grade 6: Solutions, Solubility, and Mixtures, Newton's Laws

• Solutions, Solubility, and Mixtures (Gr5, Gr6) What is a homogenous mixture? What is a heterogeneous mixture?  How are they useful?  Can you separate them?  Mix your own solutions and conduct separations.
• Newton’s Laws (Gr6) Investigate Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion. Learn the relationship between force and motion with hands-on activities
• Heterogeneous Mixtures (Grade 6) Scientifically determine the properties of different materials then use your skill and imagination to manipulate and separate them.

 

Grade 7: Electrifying Electricity, Electromagnetic Force

• Electrifying Electricity (Gr7) What is electricity? How is it generated?  Find out with hands-on experiments and activities!
• Electromagnetic Force (Gr7) What is a magnet? What is electricity? What is electromagnetic force? How is it generated?

 

Grade 8:

• Cell Theory: What is a cell? What is the difference between an animal cell and a plant cell? Prepare and observe these two classes of cells under the microscope
• Kinetic Molecular Theory/ Atomic Models of Theories: Can we prove that atoms exist and move? Observe the Brownian Motion of atoms and molecules to help understand molecular theory.

 

Planetarium Shows 

Skies Above (Gr1-Gr7) Examine the constellations and be entertained by some authentic starry night storytelling.

Indigenous Astronomy (Gr1-Gr7) See the constellations that were important to Indigenous peoples throughout North America and learn the stories surrounding them. This show will help you interpret the cultural significance of star gazing from an Indigenous perspective.

One Sky, Many Stories (Gr1-7) Cultures across the world watched the sky, from the Ancient Greeks to the Vikings to the many Indigenous Cultures of North America. We can customize this Planetarium Show to introduce students to the stories of the cultures you are studying.

 

To book a field trip complete the School Program Booking Form or call 250-545-3644 to complete over the phone. Please note dates and times are not confirmed until a staff member has contacted you.

 

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