Planet Explore
Description
Planet Explore is perfect for meeting STEM standards and practices. It combines makerspace with bio-inspired design to create the perfect hands-on experience for your group. Focus on the sticky feet of frogs, bugs, and other creatures and find ways to turn your feet into sticky feet! Using the engineering design process participants will work as teams to create, test, redesign and present their findings in a series of exciting games, challenging design problems, and nature based exploration activities.
Duration: 7 hours
Subjects: STEM, makerspace, bio-inspired design, engineering
Grade Range: 3rd-8th grade
Capacity: Groups of 12 up to 60 total
Chaperones: 1 chaperone for every 12 participants is required
Offered At
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
Wildwood is waiting for you. Engage students in a hands-on exploration of the natural world where active learning in a fun, fresh-air environment creates renewal and enthusiasm. Wildwood programs are designed to achieve positive youth-development outcomes like increased affinity for nature, interest in exploration, teamwork and problem-solving confidence for school-aged kids or adult groups.
Our trained program facilitators meet or exceed national standards for qualifications, screening, practical skills and facilitation skills. We use a high ratio of staff: participants (usually 1:12) to provide individualized attention, coaching, and supervision for all of our programs.
Select one of the package options or contact us to create a custom program to meet the needs and interests of your group.
Challenge Programs – Programs promoting teamwork and problem-solving.
Science Programs – Programs for those with an affinity for nature, interest in exploration and STEM.
Community Building Programs – Programs promoting interpersonal skills and connections.
Details
Subjects
Cultural Connections, My Community
Capacity
12 students, Max 60 chap., 1 chap. per 12 stu.
Duration
240 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary
Price Options
$25.00 per Person for School Group