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Perot Museum of Nature and Science

LEGO® Simple Machines: Catapult Challenge - On Campus
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description
Learn about simple machines, how they work, and where they are found in our everyday lives. Students will use LEGO® bricks to design and test a catapult, an example of a simple machine called a lever.

Students Will
  • Learn about force, motion and energy
  • Build and test catapults with LEGO® kits

Details
Dates: Monday- Saturday
Times: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Duration: 45 minutes for program.
School Fee: $175 per program
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 30
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Please refer to your confirmation packet.
Other Information: Maximum four classes per day. Must be consecutive.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call Reservations at 214-428-5555 and press 8 or email [email protected] Financial Aid: http://www.perotmuseum.org/events-and-programs/school-programs/educator-resources/financial-aid-form.html
Deadline: Please contact reservations at least 3 weeks before your requested date.
Cancellation Policy: The Perot Museum is pleased to offer Financial Aid to schools who apply and qualify. By applying for this program your fees for digital (synchronous or asynchronous) programs, field trip exhibit visits/programs, and on your campus programs could be reduced or eliminated. Financial Aid: http://www.perotmuseum.org/events-and-programs/school-programs/educator-resources/financial-aid-form.html 2020-2021 Payment, Refund and Cancellation Policy: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science- Field Trips and On Your Campus Experiences -A nonrefundable deposit is due within 10 days of booking.Your remaining balance is due 3 weeks before your scheduled visit date. -If you choose to reschedule your program you must contact the reservations department at least 3 weeks before your scheduled visit in order for your deposit/payment to be applied to your new visit date. -Your reservation may be cancelled if your deposit/payment is not received by the due date. -Refunds will only be made in the event of Museum closure, power failures and school closings. NO OTHER REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
After School Policy: The Perot Museum is pleased to offer Financial Aid to schools who apply and qualify. By applying for this program your fees for digital (synchronous or asynchronous) programs, field trip exhibit visits/programs, and on your campus programs could be reduced or eliminated. Financial Aid: http://www.perotmuseum.org/events-and-programs/school-programs/educator-resources/financial-aid-form.html 2020-2021 Payment, Refund and Cancellation Policy: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science- Field Trips and On Your Campus Experiences -A nonrefundable deposit is due within 10 days of booking.Your remaining balance is due 3 weeks before your scheduled visit date. -If you choose to reschedule your program you must contact the reservations department at least 3 weeks before your scheduled visit in order for your deposit/payment to be applied to your new visit date. -Your reservation may be cancelled if your deposit/payment is not received by the due date. -Refunds will only be made in the event of Museum closure, power failures and school closings. NO OTHER REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED

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