Outreach Programs 
Can’t bring your class to The Magic House? Let The Magic House come to you! More than 20,000 students every year participate in Magic House programs in their own schools, libraries, camps and child-care facilities.
Two outreach program formats allow the museum’s staff of traveling museum educators to reach a large amount of students in a short amount of time. Learning Lab Programs transform ordinary school gyms or cafeterias into extraordinary science learning laboratories. Interactive presentations explore literacy, math and engineering with hands-on activities that engage students of all ages. These outreach programs include assembly programs as well as programs appropriate for classroom settings
Learning Lab Programs
Learning Lab Programs require 10 adult volunteers and space to accommodate 10 learning stations. Schools may schedule up to three sessions per day. The same program must be presented at each session.
$125 – one session per day
$175 – two sessions per day
$225 – three sessions per day
Fees are based on schools within a 25-mile radius of The Magic House. For schools beyond that distance, please add $1 per mile.
Special Discounts
Half-Price Back-to-School Special—September and October
The Magic House is offering a back-to-school bargain of Outreach Programs at a fraction of the regular cost. In September and October the museum can come to you at half the price.
WaterWorks
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Explore the properties of water when you dive into this interactive investigation. Learn about water purification, surface tension, water pressure, the impact of water on the environment and more.
G.L.E. Standards: Science K-4: 1A.1, 1A.2, 1A.3, 1A.4, 1A.7, 1B.1, 1B.2, 2A.1, 2C.1, 3A.1, 3A.2, 4B.1, 6A.2, 6A.6, 6B.1 1
Program Length: 50 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 50 students
Saving the Great Outdoors
Grades 1–5
In this hands-on science program, the impact of human activity on the environment is emphasized as children learn about recycling, water purification, oil spill clean-up and environmental science.
G.L.E. Standards: Science K-4: 1A.2, 1A.3, 1A.4, 1A.9, 1B.1, 1B.2, 2A.1, 2A.2, 2A.3, 2A.4, 2C.1, 3A.1, 3A.3, 4B.4, 4C.1, 6A.2, 6A.6, 6B.1, 8A.1, 8B.1, 8B.3, 8B.4 Math K-4: 1.4
Program Length: 50 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 50 students
Thanks to a grant from the Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation, 25 school groups will participate in this program free of charge.
Simply Machines
Grades 3–5
Students discover how simple machines play a part in everyday life as they investigate wedges, screws, levers, inclined planes and the wheel and axle.
G.L.E. Standards: Science K-4: 1A.2, 1A.3, 1A.4, 1A.9, 1B.1, 1B.2, 2A.2, 2A.3, 2A.4, 2C.1, 3A.1, 3A.3, 4B.4, 4C.1, 6A.2, 6A.6, 6B.1, 8A.1, 8A.2, 8A.3, 8B.1, 8B.3, 8B.4 Math K-4: 1.4
Program Length: 50 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 50 students
Watt’s Up With Electricity
Grades 3–5
The fundamentals of electricity and magnetism come to light in this program. Students create a working flashlight from a soda can, construct an electromagnet and become enlightened about electrical safety.
G.L.E. Standards: Science K-4: 1A.2, 1A.4, 1A.9, 1B.1, 1B.2, 2C.1, 3A.4, 3A.5, 3B.2, 3B.5, 3C.4, 4B.4
Program Length: 50 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 50 students
A Little Bit of Science
Preschool
A little bit of science goes a long way in this interactive program that brings parents and children together in an environment full of discovery, exploration and fun. Let us create a memorable family day or night event at your school with this hands-on investigation of air, color, the senses, magnets and more.
Program Length: 45 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 50 students and their accompanying adults
Program Cost: $200
Thanks to The Magic House Star Society, 50 groups can receive free outreach programs this school year. Scholarships will be awarded based on need.
Thanks to a grant from the St. Louis Philanthropic Organization, Inc., 40 school groups from the City of St. Louis will participate in science outreach programs free of charge.
Interactive Presentations
Sense-ational Science
Ages 3–5
Come to your senses with this hands-on exploration of the senses. See the world through rose-colored glasses, chime in on a listening experiment and learn how the senses put us in touch with the world.
Program Cost: $30 (minimum two sessions)
Program Length: 30 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 30 students
Sounds With Seuss
Ages 3–5
Romp through the world of sounds based on the early reader by Dr. Seuss, Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? Children are encouraged to recall sounds and identify a selection of mystery sounds.
Program Cost: $30 (minimum two sessions)
Program Length: 30 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 30 students
Seuss on the Loose!
Kindergarten–Grade 1
Learn all about Dr. Seuss in this interactive literacy-based program designed to develop phonological awareness while helping children read, rhyme and recognize simple words.
GLE's: Comm. Arts K-4: 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 4.1
Program Cost: $100
Program Length: One hour
Size Limit: Maximum 60 students
Science Spectacular
Grades 1–5
Students will be amazed as they learn about air, flabbergasted as they learn about force and motion, and mystified as they watch objects roll uphill
in this science-based program that develops
scientific inquiry skills.
GLE's: Science K-2: 1.1C, 1.2D, 2.1A, 5.1C, 7.1A, 7.1B, 4.1 Science 3-5: 1.1A, 1.1B, 2.1A, 2.2A, 5.1C, 7.1A
Program Cost: $100
Program Length: One hour
Size Limit: Maximum 75 students
Show Me Science!
Grades 1–5
Encounter the amazing power of air, celebrate your center of gravity and observe the shocking effects of electricity. This extraordinary science demonstration utilizes flying paper, chirping chicks and sinking soap to illustrate the physics of everyday life.
G.L.E. Standards: Science K-2: 1.1A, 1.2A, 1.1C, 2.1A, 2.2A, 2.2B, 2.2D, 7.1A, 7.1B, 7.1C, 7.1D, 8.1B Science 3-5: 1.2A, 1.1C, 1.1D, 1.2F, 5.1C, 2.1A, 2.2A, 2.2B, 2.2D, 7.1A, 7.1B, 7.1C, 7.1D
Program Cost: $100
Program Length: One hour
Size Limit: Maximum 75 students
Math With Clifford
Ages 3–5
Students learn simple math concepts like size and counting in this interactive program inspired by Clifford the Big Red Dog. Listen to a Clifford tale, then count and sort Clifford’s belongings from big to small.
Program Cost: $30 (min. two sessions)
Program Length: 30 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 30 students
Measuring With Clifford
Kindergarten
Clifford went on vacation and left some things behind. Students explore measurement and use non-standard units of measure to figure length, width and capacity, then pack a box to send to Clifford.
GLE's: K-4: 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.3, 6.1, 6.5, 8.1, 10.1, 19.2, 10.3, 10.4
Program Cost: $45 (min. two sessions)
Program Length: 45 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 30 students
Money With Clifford
Grade 1
Students explore how money can be saved or spent as they learn to count and sort money. Children “shop” in a pretend pet store to buy Clifford and his friends some canine necessities.
GLE's: K-4: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.3, 5.a, 8.1, 10.1
Program Cost: $45 (min. two sessions)
Program Length: 45 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 30 students
Thanks to a grant from the Citi Foundation, 45 school groups will participate in Clifford programs free of charge.
For reservations, please call (314) 822-8900. |
