PLAN YOUR ULTIMATE TWO-DAY FIELD TRIP TO SCIENCE NORTH AND DYNAMIC EARTH
Take your students on a field trip to explore the 2nd and 8th largest science centres in Canada, Science North and Dynamic Earth. These fun-filled science days will have your students immersed in hands-on and interactive science experiences.
YOUR DAY AT SCIENCE NORTH INCLUDES:
- Admission to the four-floor science centre, including admission to the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery
- Admission to the digital Planetarium, the first of its kind in Northern Ontario
- Unique multimedia experiences
- A school program of your choice and a captivating live science show
- A giant-screen IMAX® film with juice and popcorn
- A healthy lunch
THEN ON DAY 2, HAVE A BLAST AT DYNAMIC EARTH, HOME OF THE BIG NICKEL! YOUR DAY AT DYNAMIC EARTH INCLUDES:
- Admission to the two-floor earth sciences centre
- A school program of your choice and a captivating live science show
- The guided underground mining tour
- Unique multimedia experiences
- A high-definition digital film in the Epiroc Theatre
- A healthy lunch
PRICING
- Student — $50
- Supervising Adult — $34
- Additional Adult — $57
Supervising adults are those necessary to meet the recommended student / supervisor ratio. Any adults over the recommended ratio will be charged the additional adult rate.
PROGRAMS
40–50 minutes
All educational experiences are booked in one hour intervals. School programs are generally 50 minutes in length, with some exceptions. School programs are not offered on weekends, holidays, nor throughout the summer.
NOTE: The Ultimate Two-Day Field Trip is not available in from November 1st to November 18th as Dynamic Earth is closed for shut-down.
- School Program — 40–50 minutes
- Object Theatre — 15–30 minutes
- Discovery Theatre Show — 25–50 minutes
- IMAX® Film — 50 minutes
- Planetarium Experience — 50 minutes
- Vale Chasm Show and Underground Tour — 60 minutes
OBJECT THEATRE
15–30 minutes
- CLIMATE ACTION SHOW — Join Sheepy and his niece, Felicity, where you’ll enjoy a 19 minute, interactive, fast-paced science journey that prepares you with the knowledge and inspiration to join an active network of change agents.
- READY, SET, MOVE! — Take your class on a journey into the world of healthy living, where movement-sensing technology allows their own activity to contribute to the story.
- BETWEEN THE STARS — Journey deep into space and deep underground as we investigate the universe’s greatest mystery: dark matter!
- NICKEL CITY STORIES — Welcome to the “Generations” barbershop, where Louis is not only the barber, he's also the curator of Sudbury's history. In this 25-minute experience, you will hear about Sudbury as a lumber town 125 years ago, how the railways came through the region at the end of the 19th century, how the region has evolved into a major mining centre, and so much more.
IMAX®
50 minutes
The Science North IMAX® Theatre has a full library of films to choose from for morning time slots. Schools may also book regularly scheduled films in the afternoon public schedule. Our selection of IMAX films includes:
- ANIMAL KINGDOM
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- Animal Kingdom is a stunning exploration into what makes our natural world so spectacular.
- THE ARCTIC
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- Imagine a place that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. The Arctic National Wildlife refuge, situated in the northeastern corner of Alaska, is the wildest place left in North America.
- BACK FROM THE BRINK
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- Experience on the giant screen the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from the brink of extinction. Narrated by Claire Danes.
- BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS (Also available in French)
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- Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.
- FLYING MONSTERS (Also available in French)
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- For thousands of years, humans have believed that there were once flying monsters. Such creatures became mythologized, with stories about them shared around the world. But could they have really existed?
- FUNGI: WEB OF LIFE
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- Much of life on Earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another world exists — the kingdom of fungi. Narrated by Björk.
- JANE GOODALL – REASONS FOR HOPE (Also available in French)
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- Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall – Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.
- T. REX
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- For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit Rex. Narrated by Sir Sam Neill.
PLANETARIUM
50 minutes
Extend your educational experience into the stars! Your students will be immersed in the sciences of the universe. Led by our scientists, this high-tech, multimedia experience is designed to complement the space curriculum while sparking an interest in the world beyond our planet. Using high-quality imagery and audio, the Planetarium brings to life your students' journey through space.
- SEASONS
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- Travel to space to observe how the movement the Earth around the Sun creates daily and seasonal changes. Includes the film Earth, Moon & Sun, which explores the relationships between our planet and our most familiar celestial neighbours with the help of Coyote, an amusing character who has a few misconceptions!
- UNDER THE SAME STARS: MINWAADIZIWIN
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- The First People were scientists and innovators, carefully tracking and moving with the seasons and creating inventions that allowed them to survive in the northern forests of our country. With this close connection to the natural world, the Indigenous People of Canada developed a strong culture, rooted in respect for the environment. This special presentation helps students learn about the Indigenous worldview and sit at the fire with two people who are connected to the traditional ways.
- EXPLORE SPACE
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- Students will explore the solar system in this fully immersive experience, followed by the film, Explore. They will learn about the history and future of space exploration, along with the mathematics and technology that make it all possible.
FOOD OPTIONS
Your group will be provided a reserved seating area for lunch. Bring your own lunch or select a pre-ordered lunch option which will be prepared and delivered to your group in your reserved seating area.
Note: Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Please request at time of booking
Pre-ordered lunches all cost $12 per person (taxes included).
- OPTION 1: PEPPERONI OR CHEESE PIZZA SLICE
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INCLUDES:
- Choice of pepperoni or cheese pizza slice
- Piece of fruit
- Juice or milk
- OPTION 2: HAM OR TURKEY WRAP
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INCLUDES:
- Wrap (choice of ham or turkey) with cheese, lettuce, and tomato
- Mustard and mayo on the side
- Cereal bar
- Piece of fruit
- Juice or milk
- OPTION 3: CHEESE, CRACKERS, AND COLD CUTS
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INCLUDES:
- Can substitute meat with veggies
- Piece of fruit
- Juice or milk
- OPTION 4: ALL-BEEF HOT DOG
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INCLUDES:
- Piece of fruit
- Juice or milk
Juice and popcorn packages available for pre-purchase only with IMAX® films. $5 per student.
PAYMENT
A non-refundable deposit of $300 per school group is required to confirm your booking. This deposit is waived for Member schools. Full payment is required upon arrival at Science North. Please bring a cheque, VISA or MasterCard to pay the full amount of the invoice, less your deposit. Cheques are to be made payable to Science North and include your school's name, invoice number, and visit date.
