2024 Fall Randall on the Road Science Field Trips

The Randall Museum now offers school visits to teachers who want our amazing science field trips in their classrooms! These lessons emphasize the dynamic role science plays in San Francisco Bay Area natural environment. The programs we offer provide students opportunities for active hands-on engagement with with content that compliments the California Science Framework.

Teachers can choose school visits the following days and times:

Days: Tuesdays or Thursdays

Times: 9am to 10:30am or 10:30am to 12pm.

Regular Rate - $500 per school visit

Title 1 SFUSD School waivers are available. Please email [email protected] if your school qualifies.

SFUSD Schools 50% Discount: Public Schools use discount code "PUBLIC" for reduced rate at checkout.

Field Trip Topics:

Food for Thought: Food for Thought illuminates that each of us has 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.

Air and Wind: 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.

Bay Area Geology: Students begin their exploration by constructing the Earth’s geologic history that begins at Earth’s formation, 4.6 Billion years ago. The class also uses the museum’s rock and mineral collection to identify distinguishing properties of different rocks. Topping off this field trip is an instructor-led hike through stunning geologic features that are unique to Corona Heights, home to the Randall Museum.

Electricity and Magnetism: 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.

Water: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you teach?

Our science instructor visit your classrooms! We visit schools in San Francisco to teach young scientists about the natural world. At this time, we are not doing school visits outside of the City and County of San Francisco.

Can I coordinate with my fellow teachers to book field trips for both our classes?

Yes! You and your fellow teachers can coordinate visits to your classroom for the same day!

Do you accommodate special needs students?

Our instructors are chosen for their flexibility in teaching style and can accommodate a wide range of learning styles. Just let us know if your groups have any special needs beforehand.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel your field trip up to 48 hours before the event for a full refund.

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