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Hightouch Hightech -- Science Made Fun!

No need to go anywhere, Science Made Fun! will come to your classroom with hands-on, science-related experiments that make learning fun!

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  • Animal Adaptations Beaks to pry open food, spots to blend in with their habitat, and feathers that shed water are some examples of animal adaptations. We have compiled this sample of instructional resources on animal adaptations that can be found on LEARN NC.
  • Astronomy Spark students' interest in outer space with this collection of great astronomy websites found in LEARN NC's Best of the Web.

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  • KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum: The interactive exhibits at this children’s museum spark the imagination and kids have fun as they play and learn.

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Hightouch Hightech “transforms your classroom into a Living Laboratory!” Degreed professionals will come to your elementary classroom and students become the scientists. Last year they taught more than 60,000 students in the Wake County area alone. All programs are aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and equipment and supplies for experiments are included. A list of programs by grade can be found on their website. The fee is $8.50 per student and parent-chaperones and teachers are free. For more information and to schedule at visit, contact info@ScienceMadeFunTRI.net or call 919-460-5800.