Group field trips to the SEE Science Center consist of at least one guided program followed by exploration time in the Science Center. SEE offers programming for grades preK-8. All curriculum is designed to align with Next Generation Science Standards. During your scheduling phone call we can help you choose programs to fit your students.

Outreach

SEE has several program options that we can bring to your school.  For each of them a SEE educator will come to your location to  guide your students through a hands-on activity.  All materials will be provided.  Outreach program locations are restricted to a 30 mile radius of SEE Science Center.  Program costs vary depending on which outreach program you choose.

Virtual

SEE  has several programs  that they can bring into classrooms virtually.  Options include hands-on activities, with materials sent for students to use, or demonstrations with no materials required.  There are no geographic restrictions for virtual programs.  Shipping costs for materials  will be added to the cost of the program if applicable.

Once you have booked,you will need to send the SEE education team the invite link for your school’s preferred teleconferencing platform (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams etc.).  If the program uses materials you will need to distribute the kits to each student, then admit our educator to the platform at the scheduled time. SEE will take care of the rest.

Each Virtual kit Program can stand alone as its own learning experience. There is no prep work to do for or with your students. Our educators are trained to assess the students prior knowledge on the topic.

Booking

All programs in any format must be scheduled by phone with a SEE educator. To get started with booking your field trip, please call 603-669-0400 or email programbooking@see-sciencecenter.org.  If your group will be eating lunch at SEE, please make arrangements to do so during scheduling.

Confirmation

After scheduling your field trip with us by phone, you will receive a confirmation by email to share with all of your colleagues.

Cancellation

In the event of snow day or other emergency school closing, please call us at your earliest convenience to arrange a new date for your visit.

If you book multiple programs, please have your group divided into the number of groups specified in the confirmation prior to arrival at SEE.

Arrival

The arrival time on your confirmation is the time which we would like all students to be inside SEE Science Center and ready to begin your program(s). Please allow time to unload the bus and walk up the stairs. Our main entrance is on the fourth floor. Buses should drop off students in the Bedford Street parking lot in front of the second floor (ground floor) entrance. Click here for directions. Teachers, chaperones and students should unload the bus and enter the building together. Please use the staircase in the glass tower (the historic wooden staircase is preserved but should only be used in emergencies). The elevator in the interior lobby is available for visitors with crutches, wheelchairs or strollers.  If you group is eating lunch at SEE, please have students and chaperones, bring in all lunch bags at arrival.

Rules

All groups will be informed of the following rules upon arrival. You also may want to make your group aware of them before your visit.

• No Running.
• Students must be on the same floor of the science center as their assigned chaperone during free explore time.

Chaperones

During guided programs, we encourage chaperones to allow students to try the activities on their own and lend help only when necessary.  During free explore time, we ask that chaperones stay with their group of students, help our staff to enforce the rules, and engage with their students.

FYI

The Electrostatic Generator a part of almost every Demonstration program. Students or chaperones with pace-makers or similar electrical implants or who are pregnant will be asked not to participate.

We recommend that students do not bring backpacks with them for their field trip.  Lunches, water bottles and coats when needed are allowed and will be stored until needed.

Gift Shop

SEE has a small, prominently-located gift shop with science related items for sale, including many items that are $5 or less. Sodas and water are available for purchase in machines in the Science Center. Snacks are also available for purchase at the gift shop. We understand that some groups do and others do not wish to visit our gift shop. Prior to your arrival, please inform your chaperones and students whether your group will or will not be visiting the gift shop and whether they will be permitted to purchase food or drink items.

This program provides reduced cost field trips for Title 1 school students within a 30 mile radius of SEE.  If you are a teacher or administrator from a Title 1 school and would like to be considered for this program please contact us at info@see-sciencecenter.org.  If you are an individual or business interested in supporting this initiative, learn more here.