Programs

Learning Labs

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Led by a Griffin Museum of Science and Industry educator, Learning Labs connect with classroom curricula and are designed to promote practical, applicable, and accessible knowledge of science and engineering principles; an awareness of everyday science phenomena in students’ lives; and insight into STEAM career pathways. We can accommodate most students with special needs such as learning ability, language or physical ability. Let the Museum come to you! We are proud to bring hands-on, standards-based science programs right to your school, library, community center, etc. Museum educators will bring the materials and facilitate a 45-60 minute learning lab in your space for up to 35 learners.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge
Desired Outcomes

Have an increased awareness of STEM careers. Understand the connection between ideas explored and careers that involve forensic science. Actively engage in inquiry-based, hands-on science investigation. Work collaboratively with peers. Communicate using terminology/vocabulary accurately. Analyze findings, develop a hypothesis and communicate results of who they infer committed a crime. Identify and describe methods of forensic science techniques including fingerprinting, chromatography, analyzing trace evidence and footwear, and powder analysis.

Program Location

Settings: Hybrid

In-person location: In-person Learning Labs at Griffin MSI are available to reserve upon request.

Timing

Time periods: After school weekday hours, Weekends

Program Components
  • Academic instruction (e.g. coursework)
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Program Location

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Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic

For grades 4-8

Required Application Documents
  • Application Form

Program Costs

N/A

Contact Information

Betsy Leong
Senior Educator
Email: betsy.leong@msichicago.org

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