Randall On the Road
Science Field trips
Randall on the Road
As a part of the museum’s mission to inspire and connect students to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), we expanded our science field trips to include in-class visits, where our instructors go to classrooms across San Francisco to present the Museum’s amazing science field trip classes.
Teachers can choose school visits the following days and times:
- Days:
- Tuesdays or Thursdays
- Times:
- 9am to 10:30am or 10:30am to 12pm.
Want to book us for a Community event or one-time program?
Regular Rate – $500 per school visit
Title 1 SFUSD School: Waivers are available. If your school qualifies, please email kgaleasveliz@randallmuseum.org for more information.
SFUSD Schools 50% Discount: Public Schools use discount code “PUBLIC” for reduced rate at checkout.
- Who runs the program?
- Randall Museum staff. Our trained instructors go to the classrooms and teach the above science topics. They have experience teaching youth K-8th grade.
- What can I expect for the field trip?
- 1 to 1.5 hour long science field trips in your classroom. You and another teacher can book together and choose your own individual field trips on the same day! We can visit 2 classrooms in the same school per visit.
- Where do the field trips happen?
- YOUR CLASSROOM! Our instructors will travel to your school with supplies and teach in your classroom.
- Who do I contact if I need to reschedule or cancel a field trip?
- Please contact our Science and Nature Program coordinator at 628-224-7603, at least 48 hours in advance, to cancel or reschedule your field trip.
Field Trip Topics:
Air & Wind
- Grade:
- K thru 2nd
We are surrounded by Earth’s atmosphere, an amazing mixture of gases that sustains life on our planet. By participating in exploration activities, students learn how different properties of air are used in various real-world applications. Students also learn what forces drive winds that sweep through our lives and create weather systems.
Water
- Grade:
- K-5th
Water is the basis of life on Earth. In this class students will experiment with the unique qualities of water. Flow, surface tension, capillary action, buoyancy are some of the topics that are covered. Students also gain an appreciation of the limited amount of water on Earth and how water cycles through the earth and atmosphere.
Take Flight
- Grade:
- 1st-3rd
It’s a plane! It’s a rocket! It’s taking flight! Students will learn about aerodynamics and engineering as they build rockets and planes that defy gravity!
Earthquakes
- Grade:
- 2nd-5th
What is an earthquake? How is it created? Students will learn about plate tectonics and how earthquakes are formed during tectonic movement. Practice your Earthquake readiness and build homes that can withstand a powerful earthquake.
Electricity & Magnetism
- Grade:
- 3rd-5th
Electricity and magnetism are two different, but closely related, natural forces in our world. Through hands-on exploration, students learn the basic properties of electricity and magnetism by pulling electrons off each other, creating circuits that control the flow of electricity, magnetically testing familiar objects and more.
Chemistry - Explosive Science
- Grade:
- 2nd-5th
Explosions! Fizz! Messy Science! Students will learn about acids and bases while creating the different reactions.
Food for Thought
- Grade:
- 2nd-5th
Food for Thought illuminates that each of us has a direct impact on the environment by our interaction with the food system. Through games and activities, we explore the impact of shopping for, growing, cooking and disposing of food and packaging. We also explore the amazing positive change taking place by dedicated scientists as well as the positive impact of composting.
Nature Builds
- Grade:
- 1st-5th
Connect with nature through Nature builds! Students will learn about San Francisco Native animals and work together to create the ideal habitat using natural materials!
Animal Experience
- Grade:
- K and up
Meet our Animal Ambassadors! Students will learn about reptiles and invertebrates. Each class is an introduction to one of our many animal ambassadors. Students will learn about a specific species and interact with them face to face.
Planetarium
- Grade:
- 2nd and up
Space is so vast! Learn about our solar system, moon, stars and night sky in our mobile planetarium.
Field Trips
The Randall Museum offers a variety of field trip programs designed to complement classroom learning goals, including up close learning in our Wild in California live animal exhibit, diving into exciting science concepts, and enjoying hands-on nature and science experiences that make learning come alive.