Matter Mystery Squad

by Roper Mountain Science Center

Roper Mountain’s Matter Mystery Squad has been tasked with solving the mystery of the unknown animal. Participants will begin with a sorting activity introduction with their own objects and then will apply the same principles to animals that call Roper Mountain Science Center home in an attempt to solve a mystery.

Virtual field trips at Roper Mountain Science
Center are available to book on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the school year.
Please reach out if you have any questions jpoor@greenville.k12.sc.us

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $100.00
Point to Point Premium: $100.00
By Request: $100.00
By Request Premium: $100.00

The following fee structure is used:
Greenville County - FREE
South Carolina - $50 per session; buy four, get the fifth FREE (All five programs must be booked at the same time to qualify)
Out-of-State - $100 per session; buy four, get the fifth FREE (All five programs must be booked at the same time to qualify)

Invoices are sent by email, and payment is due within 30 days of your session.

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
ZoomGoogle Meet

Booking Information

Virtual field trips at Roper Mountain Science Center are available to book on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the school year. Please reach out if you have any questions jpoor@greenville.k12.sc.us

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Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

-We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 48 hours notice unless the program is rescheduled immediately.

About This Provider

Roper Mountain Science Center

Greenville, SC
United States

Our Mission is to educate and inspire learners of all ages to explore and investigate the world of science and technology. Our philosophy is that learning should be enjoyable as well as challenging.
We strive to ensure your learning experiences with Roper Mountain Science Center are interdisciplinary--incorporating, science, technology, mathematics, social studies, and language arts.

Contact:
Jasmine Poor
jpoor@greenville.k12.sc.us
8643558930

Program Details

Format

1. Students begin with an introductory sort activity
2. Student mystery animal clues
3. Visit with a scientist showcasing animals
4. Clue analysis
5. Students determine mystery animal
6. Time for questions

Objectives

Students will:
• Identify properties of objects and sort them based on observable characteristics.
• Analyze and interpret data to classify physical properties.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

Next Generation Science Standards:
2-PS1-1 Matter and Its Interactions
Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

State Standards

South Carolina Standards Covered:
2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.