Serving All Chicagoland Area Elementary Schools
Pricing
Elementary 90 minute programs $7.25 per student
Minimum class size 20
Minimum daily booking fee $200.00
Whole School discount pricing available
NEW 60 - minute Programs Available!
More affordable 60 minute classes
Available for All HTHT Elementary Topics
$4.50 per student
Minimum class size = 20
Minimum daily book fee = $200.00
Call Us Today 630.227.4848
ISAT Prep Workshop Pack
Workshops specially designed to meet Illinois State
Science Standards assessed on the 4th grade ISAT
3 - 60 minute workshops during the school year
Pre & Post workshop information packets provided
Workshops emphasizing the skills and concepts that are tested
Workshops include The Scientific Method; Forces & Motion & Ecosystems
$12.00 per student
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High Touch High Tech Science education in a FUN way through hands-on exploration!
High Touch High Tech is a science field trip that transforms your classroom into a Living Laboratory - the place where we learn by doing! Because programs are centered on the individual child's experience, many of them can be adapted, upon request, to meet other grade levels as well. Our experiments are structured to use materials that are safe and easy to identify. Students can duplicate many of these experiments at home with their parents.
Click on the link below to view our current Elementary Science Brochure
We look forward to visiting your classroom soon!
"What a pleasure! The children were engaged the entire time. Very good curriculum presentation and hands-on experience!"
Emily Johnson, 1st grade, East Elementary, Zion, IL
Kindergarten Through 2nd Grade Programs
These programs are totally hands-on and totally participatory by each child. All programs are geared for the kindergarten through second grade child, but may be adapted for third thru fifth grades.
Body Shop©
Step into the world of the pediatrician's office. Take your weight, height, and temperature. Take a deep breath as we listen to our heartbeat with real stethoscopes. See your own pulse! Discover your reflexes. Put on gloves like surgeons and have a hands-on look at real bones! Explore the world of vaccines as we work with syringes. Meet the Angry Antibody Army and much more!
Brain Buzz©
Discover how cool the brain really is! Find out why the brain is the boss, as we make neurons, axons, and much more. Have FUN as we make our very own brain, and learn why the brain is so groovy!
Chemfun©
Find out how much fun chemistry can be! Build your own chromatography chamber and watch the colors separate before your very eyes. Make your own silly putty and gummy bears as we learn REAL chemistry!
Dig It©
Step into the world of Geology. Learn about gems, rocks, and minerals and where they come from. Uncover the mysteries of rock formation and crystalline structure. Pan for real gems and keep what you find. Perform acid tests and more as we classify our gems. Find out why these gems are so precious.
Earthworks©
Investigate our precious resources. Learn what a water shed is, as we make our own water shed maps, find out how acid rain happens, and have a hands -on look at how animals adapt to their environment. Enjoy a soil sundae as we munch and crunch our way through layers of dirt!
Get Buggy©
Discover the incredible world of bugs. Find out all the cool and creepy things bugs do. Design your own bug, see through the eyes of bugs, make your very own beehive and more. Explore the many ways bugs help our world.
Hair Ya' Go©
Discover hair and other body coverings. Turn straight hair into curly! Discover baleen - the amazing hair teeth of the world's largest animal!
Homemade Fun©
Explore the world of shelters. Discover the many different shelters and how climate and location affect the way people build their homes. Build your very own igloo make and a giant bird's nest. Find out who is living in what shelters, where and why!
Jurassic Jr.©
Step back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. Become a paleontologist and discover real fossils. Uncover the mysteries of the dinosaurs. Make your very own fossil.
"The children were totally focused and engaged through the whole presentation. They loved it. The Scientist was excellent!"
Chris Ryan, 1st grade, St. Philip the Apostle School, Northfield, IL
Let's Make Sense©
Have FUN as we make sense out of our senses. Explore our 5 senses, 1 sense at a time. Discover how much we rely on our senses.
Magnet Makers©
Discover the properties of magnetism. Have FUN as we uncover all the "attractive" facts. Make your very own electromagnet and much more!
Nutty Nutrients©
Get the essentials as we learn about the food groups. Have FUN as we test for protein, starch and fat. Become a food archeologist and climb the great food pyramid. Experiment with vitamins; learn to make healthy choices and much more!
Sea Ya' Later©
Explore our amazing underwater world. Learn about plankton, and why almost all ocean life depends on them. Get the Beef on Coral Reefs! Discover how marine mammals stay warm. Make your very own reef to keep!
Sounds Like Fun©
Learn about the different types of sound. Discover what sounds actually are. Make sound travel through different media. Build your very own ear drum. Make salt dance and water fly!
The Chain Gang©
Join the chain gang, the food chain that is. Explore the five laws of nature that apply to the world's ecosystems. Have fun as we learn about predator/prey relationships, and dissect real owl pellets. Discover why honeybees are so important to the balance of nature as we make our very own honeycombs, and much, much more.
Up, Up and Away©
Learn about aerodynamics and what makes things fly. Learn about lift and drag as we use blimps and balloons. Launch a rocket and calculate altitude, make a helicopter and discover why what goes up must come down.
Weather or Not©
Learn about weather, as we take an up close and hands-on look at a real tornado. Watch as we make thunder. Discover all the amazing properties of air and air pressure. Touch lightning! Make the conditions change as we lift ice cubes with a string.
What's the Matter©
Find out what really matters. Have FUN as we explore all different types of matter. Discover bubbling potions for yourself, watch air take up space and even have a contest with carbon dioxide!
Third Through sixth Grade Programs
These programs are totally hands-on and totally participatory by each child. All programs are geared for the third through fifth grade child, but may be adapted for Kindergarten thru 2nd grades.
Beauty and the Yeast©
Discover what a really FUN Guy FUNGI really is! Step back in time to the days of Louis Pasteur. Learn about germs, mold, yeast, and more. Discover a whole world you cannot see. Make your own bread! See all the cool little critters that grow on you!
Chemistry Sensations©
Whose turn is it to set the table, the Periodic Table that is! Explore the world of chemical elements. Learn about the atoms and why they want to be happy in their cozy little orbital shell. Discover what it takes to really bond, and draw your own molecules in shaving cream!
Chemfun©
Find out how much fun chemistry can be! Build your own chromatography chamber and watch the colors separate before your very eyes. Make your own silly putty and gummy bears as we learn REAL chemistry!
Cosmic Capers©
Travel through space as we explore our solar system. Discover how cool the sun really is. Have a real impact, as we become crater makers. Learn about our planets, the moon, eclipses and much more. Enjoy some astronaut ice cream.
The Green Machine©
Discover renewable and non-renewable resources. Learn why we do not inherit the Earth from our parents, but rather we "borrow" it from our kids. Learn cool and fun ways to help save our planet. How can you make a difference?
Design Time©
Discover architecture, have FUN as we build buildings, bridges, and more!
Edison's Workshop©
Explore the amazing world of electricity. Learn what's "current" as you make your very own electroscope and much more! Get all the Hair-Raising facts!
Newton in the Nutshell©
Step back in time to the days of Newton. Have a hands-on look at inertia and motion. Discover gravity and have FUN as we push, pull, and get the job done!
'Fun'omena©
Get the facts on those natural acts! Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and volcanoes. Learn about our changing conditions which cause these phenomena. Have FUN as we make them happen in your classroom.
Matter Matters©
Discover all states of matter including plasma. Explore evaporation rates and the cool journey from liquid to gas. Discover liquid densities and much more!
Globs, Goo & Guts©
Roll up your sleeves and make all kinds of icky sticky stuff! Have a hands-on look at real cow guts! Learn the systems of the body, and find out what makes us tick!
Molecule Medley©
Discover how molecules meet and greet and collide with each other. Make your very own molecule to keep!
"The program was excellent. It covered all parts of our curriculum. Our instructor was super. Her management of the class and interaction with the students was commendable."
Lynne Beal, 2nd grade, Pleasant Hill School, Wheaton, IL
Finally Fun Machines©
Finally, a hands-on and FUN program on machines. Make your very own screw out of a carrot. Meet The Facilitator, our cool multi-personality compound machine, and engage in pulley power, wedge wonders, and incline plane antics. Become "energized" as we discover potential and kinetic energy. Discover the balance in your life as we make our very own levels to take home.
Our Living Planet©
Discover why the Earth is our living Planet. Catch some rays as we discover ultraviolet light, the atmosphere and more. Reach for the sky as we learn all about clouds. Touch a cloud! Get into the swing of things as we learn about the equinox and solstice. Discover what Biome is your home!
Power of Light©
Find out just how amazing light is. What is visible light? Discover who ROY G. BIV is and the electromagnetic spectrum. Uncover the mysteries behind light and why it is both wave like and particle like. Become "energized" as we learn about batteries and make bells ring and light bulbs light up.
Silly Cells©
Discover the amazing world of biology. Experience osmosis, and even make your very own edible cell. Become a geneticist, and extract REAL DNA! Get ready to send in the clones!
Smarty Plants©
Discover the amazing world of plants. Learn about photosynthesis and germination. Have a hands-on look at roots, shoots, and transportation inside a plant. Get all the "seedy" facts!
The Print Shop©
The fingerprint shop, that is! Learn about your genetically unique fingertip patterns. Discover the world of dermatoglyphics. Learn about what makes you genetically unique and genetically different from everyone else. Make genetic molecules that you can eat!
The Real McCoy©
Join us on a fun filled adventure as we discover several very famous African American scientists. Learn about their incredible contributions to science. Have FUN as we do some real cool experiments while honoring these great scientists.
GO Girl!©
Join us as we honor the contributions of women in science. Make your very own cold pack, change protein molecules right before your very eyes! Make a Saturn planet to keep!
Inventor's Closet©
Step into the world of some really cool inventors. Get gassy as we meet Avogadro, turn a clear liquid black and back again as we discover cool chemistry and you'll be going in circles as we meet Walter Frederick, the inventor of the Frisbee!
Meteorology Madness©
Discover wind chill effect; make heat go up and down! Explore the green house effect, touch a cloud, relate to relative humidity, and more!
"The program connected so well with our unit - reinforced things the students have learned, offered hands-on experiences, and demonstrated difficult concepts."
Jan Stevens, 3rd grade, Oak School, Hinsdale, IL
Call today 630.227.4848 OR simply complete our reservation form on-line to schedule your next in-school science field trip with High Touch High Tech!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can programs be adapted for different grade levels?
A: Yes! Although programs may be listed on our brochure for a specific grade, they can be easily adapted for all grades.
Q: Can teachers step out of the classroom while the Scientist is facilitating the program?
A: Teachers are requested to remain in the classroom throughout the program. We encourage teachers to participate and rely on their feedback to assist in our efforts to continuously improve upon our FUN and exciting hands on science experiences.
Q: How should I set up my classroom in preparation for the Scientist?
A: Our Scientist and your students will need either desk tops or table tops at which to conduct their hands-on science experiments. We also ask that you have a Chalkboard or Dry Erase board available for use by our Scientist. Note that some programs may require access to water; therefore, access to a sink and tap would also be helpful.
Q: Are the supplies included with the program?
A: All supplies are provided by High Touch High Tech. Our Scientist will bring enough supplies for each student to enjoy a hands-on experience.
Q: How many Scientists will facilitate each program?
A: One Scientist will be assigned to each classroom/program.
Q: What is the length of each program?
A: Programs run for 90-minutes and are action packed with FUN hands-on science experiences for each and every student in your class.
Q: When will the Scientist arrive?
A: Our Scientists require only 5-10 minutes to set up for your program; therefore, you should expect them to arrive approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your program.
Q: How will I be able to identify the Scientist?
A: Our Scientists will be easy to identify in their white, High Touch High Tech lab coats.
Q: Which standards are met by each program?
A: Click on the link below to view a copy of our state standards menu. All programs and their corresponding state standards are outlined on the attached document.
Q: How do I make a reservation for my classroom?
A: Reservations can be made via phone or on-line. You can find our contact information by clicking on the "Contact Us" page of our website. You may also click on our Reservation Form page and complete the form on-line.
Q: Is a deposit required when I make my reservation?
A: Yes. We require a $35.00 deposit along with a signed copy of your confirmation letter in order to hold your requested date.
Q: Can I pay for a HTHT in-school field trip with grant dollars that have been awarded to my school?
A: Yes. Many schools pay for their High Touch High Tech programs with grant dollars received via the 21st Century Grant, Eisenhower Grant and several Local & State Grants.
