During this self guided tour, students will learn about the sciences of archaeology, paleontology, and ecology. They will learn about scientific processes and the technology involved in exploration, discovery, and development of sustainable designs. Discover the science and culture of our region! The giant Geological Timeline, leading to the Museum entrance, helps teach concepts of time and changes in life on Earth.
What will we do at the Western Science Center Museum? The Hall of Archaeology introduces students to the earliest local residents and settlers (prehistoric to early 1900s). An Immersion Theater surrounds students with a movie screen that shows the animated film “Echoes of the Past,” plus “Discovery and Recovery,” a short documentary about the archaeology and paleontology done during the Diamond Valley Lake Project. The Snapshots in Time exhibit hall contains real and replica fossils for students to see, touch, and learn from. Computer interactive displays teach them about dating fossils and how archaeologists and paleontologists work in the field and in the lab. Outside, students can visit the Simulated Dig Site to learn about excavations.
Owl Pellet Lab: Each student dissects a sterilized natural owl pellet. The dissection of the pellet gives students a great hands-on scientific experience as they discover, identify, and assemble the bones of the owl’s prey. Students learn about the eating habits of owls and their place in the food chain, and how to identify animals from their bones. Find out what the bones can tell us about the biology of animals, the environment they live in, and their role in ecosystems. The bones found remain the property of WSC and cannot be taken home.
Allergy Warning: students with severe pet allergies can have allergic reactions to the fur in the pellets.
Important Information:
- No late registrations or refunds will be processed after the closing date. No Exceptions
- Special Guidelines: No use of membership passes. Space is limited, first serve. No small children or strollers.
- Grades 3rd-12th, strictly enforced
- One adult per Homeschool family.
- Note: If you have multiple Homeschool students, each Homeschool student must be registered for all Field Trips using their own designated flex fund account. Any duplicate orders for the same field trip on one student’s account will not be allowed.
- Field Trip Photography Disclaimer: “Please be advised that photographs will be taken at this event for possible use on the SCS website, marketing materials, and/or all other SCS publications. If you do not want you or your child to be photographed please advise the Field Trip Coordinator.
- How to Cancel: Forward your registration confirmation email receipt to field.trips@springscs.org with a detailed notation to cancel by the deadline date indicated on each field trip.
