What is matter and how do we study it like scientists? Participants will investigate chemical change, distinguish between the states of matter, and learn about the properties of various materials.

NC Standard Course of Study: 2.P.2, 3.P.2, 3.P.2.2

How do engineers communicate with computers and other forms of technology? In this field trip, students will have hands-on experience learning how computer scientists develop algorithms through problem solving techniques in order to program technology. Students will also have the opportunity to program some of Kidzu’s robots, such as Cubetto.

NC Computer Science Standards: K2-AP-01, K2-AP-02, K2-AP-03, K2-AP-04, 35-AP-01, 35-AP-02, 35-AP-03, 35-AP-06, 35-AP-01, 35-AP-02, 35-AP-03, 35-AP-04, 35-AP-05, 35-AP-06, 35-AP-10, 35-AP-11, 35-AP-12

What are the 4 forces of flight and how do they allow airplanes and helicopters to fly through the air? Participants will get to create airplane launchers, paper helicopters, and use Kidzu’s wind tunnels to put their own flying creations to the test.

NC Standard Course of Study: 3.P.1, 3.P.1.1, 3.P.1.2, 3.P.1.3

Discover how we generate electricity, how it travels to our homes and schools, and how we transform it to be useful in our daily lives. Participants will experiment with static electricity, create live circuits, and investigate conductive and insulating materials.

NC Standard Course of Study: 3.P.3, 3.P.3.1, 3.P.3.2, 4.P.2.1

Learn about Newton’s laws of motion and how we experience these laws in our everyday lives. Participants will investigate Newton’s 3 laws through an inertia experiment, using catapults, and participating in balloon races!

NC Standard Course of Study: 3.P.1, 3.P.1.1, 3.P.1.2, 3.P.1.3, 5.P.1, 5.P.1.1, 5.P.1.2, 5.P.1.4

NC Standard Course of Study: 2.P.2, 3.P.2, 3.P.2.2