NC Essentials In Class Field Trip Experience
Would you like to enhance your science curriculum? With professional lesson plans, unique equipment, and animated instructors, Mad Science programs are an ideal way to reinforce core science concepts! NC Essentials Programs are correlated to local standards and are available for a variety of budgets.
Play Video
Ready to book a Mad Science program for your students?
Mad Science Classroom Programs
NC Essentials Workshops
Mad Science in class field trips can be adapted to your school curriculum to promote an inquiry-based learning environment. All of our dynamic programs meet and go beyond state standard requirements. Our standard in class field trips have been formatted to cover the NC competency goals by grade level. $195+ • up to 30 kids • 60 min • Grades K-5
See our K-5 aligned topics
Mad Science Classroom Labs
Mad Science NC Essentials for the whole school! With Classroom Labs, take your students' science experience to the next level. Each grade level receives 3+ programs throughout the year to reinforce NC curriculum standards, allowing for memorable science experiences at every level.
Focusing on 5th? We have budget friendly options for that and all other grade levels too.
NC Essential Grade Level Shows
Mad Science NC Essential In Class Workshops have moved to the big stage! Entertain the entire grade level with content specific to your grades needs, with your budget being a top priority. These interactive programs will incorporate volunteers and audience participation for maximum FUN! $350 • up to 100 kids • 60 min • Choose from grades K - 5
Request more info
Elementary Enrichment Workshops
Our elementary interactive enrichment workshops are aligned to STEM objectives on a national level. These programs are ideal for mixed age groups, entertaining enrichment unique goal sets. With professional lesson plans, pre-and-post activity guides, and animated instructors, Mad Science workshops are an ideal way to reinforce core science concepts. $175+ • up to 20 kids • 60 min • Ages 5-11
Enrichment Topics
Preschool Workshops
Our preschool workshops offer hands-on learning experiences for kids ages 3-6. Each one is an age-appropriate exploration of a single science topic, like air, animals, weather, and worms. Kids enjoy engaging demos, perform simple experiments, and discover how science helps us understand our world. $130 • up to 16 kids • 40 min • Ages 3-6
Preschool Topics
All About Our In Class Field Trips
Designed for kids grades K - 5
60 minute elementary-level sessions
Recommended maximum of 20 students per class, but some programs can host up to 30
Hands-on, interactive, and educational science classes based on the NC Essential Standards
Teacher Resource Guide with pre-and-post activities for every workshop
Well-trained instructors that take care of everything
Workshop Pricing
NC Essentials Workshops
1-30 KIDS$195
- 60-minute workshop
- 1 Mad Scientist
- Optional Take Home Creation
- $255 with take home option
- Site Visit Fee - varies by county, per instructor per day
- Downtime Fee - $30/hour. Up to 20 min break between classes INCLUDED! Required 30 min break every 3 classes INCLUDED!
Classroom Labs
Entire Grade$950+/class
- Five 60-minute workshops
- NC Essential Focus
- Optional Take Home Creation
- $50/session with take home option
- $250/5th Grade NC Review Show
- Site Visit Fee - varies by county, per instructor per day
- Downtime Fee - $30/hour. Up to 20 min break between classes INCLUDED! Required 30 min break every 3 classes INCLUDED!
NC Essential Grade Level Shows
$350
- 60-minute show
- 1 Mad Scientist
- Choose from Grades K-5
- Site Visit Fee - varies by county, per Mad Scientist per day
- Downtime Fee - $30/hour. Up to 20 min break between shows INCLUDED!
K-5: Science Explorers
1-25 KIDS$175+
- 60-minute workshop
- 1 Mad Scientist
- Recommended max of 20
- Resource guide with pre-and-post activities
- Available options vary by topic
- $175 - No Take Home Option
- $215 - Standard Option
- $275 - Premium Option
- Site Visit Fee - varies by county, per instructor per day
- Downtime Fee - $30/hour. Up to 20 min break between classes INCLUDED! Required 30 min break every 3 classes INCLUDED!
- *SAVE $10/class with a Mad Science Favorite!
Preschool Workshops
1-20 KIDS$130
- 40-minute workshop
- 1 Mad Scientist
- Recommended max of 16
- Resource guide with pre-and-post activities
- Always includes take home
- Site Visit Fee - varies by county, per instructor per day
- Downtime Fee - $30/hour. Up to 10 min break between classes INCLUDED! Required 30 min break every 4 classes INCLUDED!
- **SAVE $10/class by choosing a Mad Science Favorite!
READY TO BOOK A MAD SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR YOUR STUDENTS?
Happy Customers
Here's what teachers have to say about our workshops!
My students enjoyed the Matter Matters in school field trip! They were excited and engaged.
Yoe
Wake Forest, NC
We went from 68 percent of our students meeting the standard in science to 91 percent meeting the standard (explaining the impact of Mad Science workshops on his students' test scores).
Robert
Dallas, TX
James visited our school today and the children absolutely loved his workshop on forces. He kept them entertained, highly amused and engaged for the whole hour. The workshop sparked lots of interest in my year six class and provoked lots of understanding and thinking. I would highly recommend Mad Science! Thanks very much!
Vicky
Manchester, UK
FAQ
Does everyone always take something home from a program?
That is your choice! A take-home activity is part of every program. Most of the time, the item is built during the program. In some programs, the activity requires no assembly and will be given to the children at the end of the program. Many topics have a no take home discount.
+How long in advance do I need to book?
We recommend 4-6 weeks before your event date. If you are going to be using our Teacher Resource Guide to complement the program, allow a little extra time to go over the pre-events with your class before the actual program.
+For what ages are Mad Science programs appropriate?
Our in class field trips are grade specific. Ages 3-6 are best for preschool workshops and ages 5-12 for elementary-level workshops.
+Where are the programs held?
Wherever your kids are! We come to you, whether it's your classroom, your library, you child development center, a local park, or your home.
+What kind of space do you need?
We need enough space for kids to work comfortably without being disturbed. Since many activities are done as small groups, tables or floor space tends to work better than desks. Depending on the topic being offered, we may also need access to water, electricity, or a room that can be darkened.
+Do you conduct programs in my area?
Mad Science covers the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area. A site visit fee applies and will vary by county.
+Have another Question?
Reach Out to Us for More Information
