Elementary Tours 
During Elementary Tours, elementary groups as well as older students will discover dozens of exciting and challenging hands-on exhibits. Their adventure will begin with the exploration of magnetism, shadows, sound, the power of air and more than 50 other educational exhibits that encourage experimentation, enhance creativity and develop critical thinking skills. Available programs include an investigation of electricity, a physical fitness challenge, a civic education program, or a Lewis and Clark Adventure. Support materials that reinforce the concepts introduced on the tour are available online.
School groups are greeted by a museum teacher who introduces the exhibits and escorts children on their Elementary Tour. Every two-hour tour allows students to explore the museum’s three floors full of interactive exhibits. Favorites include the Electrostatic Generator, the Shadow Wall, Pulley Room, Fitness Center and the three-story slide. Every Elementary Tour also includes a special curriculum-enriching program featuring hands-on activities.
Special Discounts
$2 Back-to-School Admission—September and October 2008
Fall into a great deal! The Magic House is offering a special autumn discount: $2 admission for every student, teacher and accompanying adult on a reserved tour during the months of September and October! Make your reservation early before this bargain blows away.
Kids Can Help!
November 2008
It is better to give than to receive. To help those less fortunate, The Magic House is sponsoring a canned food drive. Every student, teacher and accompanying adult who brings a can of food to a reserved Elementary Tour during the month of November will be admitted free of charge. All canned foods will be donated to the St. Louis Area Foodbank.
Elementary Programs
Balancing Act
September 2008–May 2009
The Founding Fathers would flip to see this hands-on civic education program designed to help students gain knowledge of our Constitution’s framework for a balanced system of government. A game inviting students to construct a 3-D model demonstrating the distribution of governmental responsibilities and powers will have your young citizens in the know!
GLE's: Social Studies; Standard 1 & Standard 3
Click here for Balancing Act Support Materials
Bright Ideas
September 2008–May 2009
This exploration of electricity and magnetism features a visit to the museum’s Expericenter, where students will participate in some electrifying activities. Students investigate the basics of conductors, insulators and circuits. Children will light up as they make their own working switches, electronic games, magnet mazes and transform ordinary pencils into magic wands. This program enables students to explore the processes of scientific inquiry and learn firsthand about the forces that power our world.
GLE's: Science K-4: 1A.1, 1A.3, 1A.6, 1B.2, 2B.1, 2C.1, 3A.1, 3B.3, 3B.5, 3B.8, 4A.1, 4A.2, 4B.3, 4B.4, 4C.1, 4C.2, 4C.3, 4C.4
Thanks to a grant from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis, 75 school groups will participate in this tour free of charge.
Click here for Bright Ideas Support Materials
Fitness First!
September–October 2008, March–May 2009
Stretch your muscles and your mind on Fitness First!, a field trip that focuses on healthy living. This tour features a visit to the museum’s Fitness Center, where students learn about nutrition, endurance, strength, balance, flexibility and more. Students will participate in an outdoor team relay game, visit the Eat Right Diner to play a computer game on eating right for growing minds and bodies, and will also have the opportunity to explore the museum’s other floors of fun.
GLE's: Science K-4: 1A.1, 1A.2, 1A.3, 1B.6, 2A.2, 2B.1, 2B.2, 2B.3, 4A.5, 4D.4, 5A.1, 5A.4, 5B.1, 5B.2, 5B.35 - 8 - 1B.2, 1B.3, 2A.1, 2B.3, 2B.5, 4A.1, 5A.2, 5A.4
Click here for Fitness First! Support Materials
The Lewis and Clark Adventure
September 2008–May 2009
The adventure continues! The Lewis and Clark Adventure invites children to experience the challenges and excitement of this historic expedition. Students can assume the identity of a member of the Corps of Discovery and follow President Jefferson’s instructions to explore the uncharted Louisiana Territory, documenting their discoveries as they search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean. The Lewis and Clark Adventure also includes resources for educators to support the exhibit experience.
GLE's: Science K-4: 1A., 1A.3, 1A.6, 1B.2, 2B.1, 2C.1, 3A.1, 3B.3, 3B.5, 3B.8, 4A.1, 4A.2, 4B.3, 4B.4, 4C.1, 4C.2, 4C.3, 4C.4 GLE's: Social Studies K-4: 2C.1, 4C.1, 4C.2, 4C.3
Click here for Lewis and Clark Support Materials
For reservations, please call (314) 822-8900.
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