Field Trips
Field Trips at The Science Zone
Explore our wide variety of field trip offerings for your class! Each field trip includes a 45 minute Workshop + Museum Exhibit Exploration.
Particle Party
Students will observe and understand the states of matter by assisting Science Zone staff in throwing the party of the year! Students will create rainbow-colored flames using chemical reactions, explore sublimation with dry ice balloons, and enjoy a bowl of liquid nitrogen ice cream!
Learn MoreAmazing Butterflies!
Get ready for a vibrant adventure as The Science Zone brings the magic of butterflies to Casper! This unforgettable field trip invites kids of all ages to explore the enchanting world of these incredible insects through adaptable lessons designed to spark curiosity. Students will dive into hands-on activities, from interactive games and creative arts to fascinating models, all while learning about butterflies and discovering their vital role in our ecosystem! Don’t miss this chance to embark on a thrilling butterfly adventure—an amazing journey of discovery awaits your class!
When the Earth Shakes
Get ready to shake your world with these fun and interactive workshops at The Science Zone! Students will learn about the science of earthquakes and how engineers and architects design buildings to stand up to these powerful forces of nature. Through hands-on activities and experiments, they’ll get a closer look at how earthquakes happen, the damage they can cause, and what we can do to reduce it.
Casper Critters
Join the Science Zone at one of our special natural locations! On a Casper Critters field trip, we will explore the plants, arthropods, birds, and other wild things in our town. Activities include food-web tag, observation bingo, and collection curation!
Locations include Rim Rock, Rotary Park, Reshaw Park, and Edness Kimball Wilkins State Spark. Maps will be provided.
Chemistry Chaos
Students will observe and understand the difference between chemical and physical reactions through various experiments including elephant toothpaste explosions, carbon snakes, rainbow flames, and soda geysers! Note: For student safety, this lesson relies heavily on observation only and does not include a hands-on component. We suggest pairing this lesson with quality time in the museum for a hands-on student experience.
Learn MoreAnimal Encounters
Some of our most beloved scaley and slithering residents of The Science Zone are ready to meet you and your class! Our Animal Education and Care Specialists invite you to view, touch, learn about, and even feed our Zoo Zone animals in this animal encounter adventure! We will discuss habitat conservation, physical adaptations, and wildlife rehabilitation. Examples of animals you may meet include snakes, tarantulas, iguanas, tortoises, rabbits, and more! Our animal care team will choose animal interactions based on animal health, care needs, and class sizes.
Learn MoreCircuit Circus
Students will learn the science of circuitry through a variety of electrifying experiments! Students will light up their day creating their own light up name tags, observe the power of the sun through solar robots, and use food and wires to make music! Note: Activities are tailored to the requested grade level. Circuitry activities may change depending on age and number of students.
Learn MoreWhatever Floats Your Boat
Students will implement the engineering design process through a series of water challenges. Students will be given materials and a budget to design boats that float, hold passengers, and move! Students will also discuss the importance of Wyoming waterways and how we can be environmental stewards for our water habitats!
Learn MoreFree Explore
Free exploration of our hands-on science museum with no instructor led activity
Learn MoreDesign Your Own Field Trip
Our education team can meet your STEAM teaching needs. Tell us what kinds of topics you're working on and we'll customize a field trip specifically tailored to the needs of your students.
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