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School Field Trips/Group Visits A field trip to the Science Factory creates an engaging and educational experience for students while helping teachers to meet Oregon State Science Standards. Groups can choose to explore space during an exploration dome show, discover the specifics of science in a field trip lab, or explore the exhibits on their own. Or they can do any combination of these. Field Trip Information: » Exhibit Hall (Self Guided) » Exploration Dome Shows » Scholarships » Earth to Sky To learn more about field trip options, see Field Trip Resources: » Exhibit - Attack of the Bloodsuckers! » Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Field Trip Labs Scholarships In order to make Science Factory programs and services accessible to all members of the community, the Science Factory is pleased to provide financial assistance to groups who are unable to afford regular Science Factory admission and program registration fees.  The Science Factory's goal is to assist all those who request and qualify for assistance; however, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. Requests for scholarships will be approved on the basis of eligibility and the availability of funds. Requests will be handled on a "first come, first served" basis. Download eligibility guidelines for School Groups:
Download eligibility guidelines for Non-profit Groups:
Apply for a field trip scholarship using this form: Earth to Sky Program Through this program sponsored by EWEB, Nearby Nature and the Science Factory, students go on an EWEB-sponsored nature walk with Nearby Nature in the morning and enjoy a planetarium visit at the Science Factory from noon - 1 pm. For information on full-day adventures contact Nearby Nature. » Nearby Nature Spring 2011 Grants for School Nature Walks [doc] » Nearby Nature Spring 2011 Grants for School Nature Walks [pdf] Planning your Science Factory visit is easy as 1-2-3!
Lunches Due to space limitations, lunches cannot be eaten indoors at the Science Factory. However, we do have a covered area with limited picnic tables available.  Chaperones Teachers and adult chaperones for every 6 students receive FREE admission. Additional chaperones will pay the admission fees. Gift Shop Our museum shop features learning toys and small novelty items. All museum gift shop revenue supports ongoing museum activities. We encourage your group’s patronage! Apply for a Grant to Fund Your Field Trip in the Spring to the Science Factory Each Target department store will award three field trip grants of up to $700 each for spring of the coming K-12 school year. Applications can be completed online anytime after August 11, 2011. For complete program information, visit the Target Website.
Add more to your Science Factory field trips with these additional programs:
Field Trip Resources: » Letter to Educators about Attack of the Bloodsuckers! [pdf] » Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Teacher Guide [pdf] About the Exhibit - Attack of the Bloodsuckers! This exhibition was developed by: EEC!, the Environmental Exhibit Collaborative: EcoTarium, Worcester, MA; ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT; and the Children's Museum of Maine in Portland, ME. Explore the science of what's eating you as you examine the anatomies, life cycles and behaviors of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites through this skin-crawling collection of interactive exhibits. Highlights include:
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Field Trip Labs Grades 1-6 In addition to the basic exhibit, you may sign up for one of the Enrichment Labs that the Science Factory has prepared in conjunction with the exhibit. These 45-minute hands-on classroom programs will enhance your students’ experience with interactive lessons led by a Science Factory educator. If your school group includes low-income students, the Science Factory has scholarships available to help with the cost of admission. To inquire about available scholarships and/or to sign up for these labs, please call Visitor Services at 541-682-7895. 45 minutes 15 students or fewer: $30 $2 for each additional student over 15 24 students maximum. Groups over 24 students can be split into two groups and registered for two back-to-back programs.
Bug Lab
Additional Field Trip LabsFor Grades 1-3 Students will compare and contrast different families of bloodsucking creatures. Students will learn about the specialized body parts of bloodsuckers and will act out how insects can be carriers of diseases. Blood Lab For Grades 4-6 Students will use chemical experiments to examine blood and its component parts (plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets) and to determine why certain animals use blood as a food source. Grades 1-6 The following labs were created to accompany a previous exhibit. They are still available upon request. Please contact Visitor Services to register for these labs.
Balance Lab
For Grades 1-3 This lab introduces the concept of center of gravity, which deterimines an object's ability to stay upright. Students will build and examine toys that use center of gravity in surprising ways, leading to impossible-looking balancing acts and unexpected motions. Gyro Lab For Grades 4-6 This lab offers lessons inm rotational motion though an examination of gyroscopes. We learn what makes gyroscopes stay upright when spinning, how rotation affects forces in unexpected ways, and how gyroscopes are put to use in many toys and practical applications. |
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