1. Hill Country Science Mill Field Trip Pre-Lesson Elementary Science 2015-2016 School Year

2. A field trip to the Science Mill is all about…. Discovery Exploration Hands-on Fun STEM Careers Creativity

3. STEM Careers Anticipation Guide What types of jobs or careers are available for students who like science and math? Is science important in our everyday lives? Why or why not? If so, how? Why could understanding science be helpful as an adult? (THINK – PAIR – SHARE)

4. What should we expect for our field trip? Respect member of your group and other museum visitors Use indoor voices Walk in the exhibit spaces – no running, please All exhibits – except living displays – are interactive and may be touched No food or drink in the exhibit spaces

5. Important Information for a GREAT trip! Group’s schedule Location of important places… 3D movie theater Lunch space Restrooms Learning labs How will students move between activities?

6. Avatar Passports and Explorer Zone! To create your avatar and Explorer Zone Login, you need your… First name First initial of last name Date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format Zip code (optional) Gender Eye color

7. What does your personal avatar do? Create a custom avatar at check-in in the lobby Scan at each exhibit to find out about… Exhibit information Interesting facts Possible STEM careers “Favorite” exhibits you like to see online in the Explorer Zone

8. After the trip, login to the Explorer Zone! Login with your personal information to explore… Your favorite exhibits Fun games Videos Careers and jobs related to each exhibit Colleges and internships

9. So, you want to be a scientist, engineer or mathematician?