Junior Science Academy
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Junior Science Academy is an engaging learning experience designed to meet Utah's SEEd standards and use 3D science to enhance Social Studies courses through hands-on phenomena-based exploration with Museum-quality specimens and tools.
Junior Science Academy (JSA) Program Information
- Each JSA session can only accommodate up to 30 students
- The classes provided are 90 minutes each
- Each class coming from your school must be registered separately for a JSA class (see below)
- Up to two classes from your school can be served on one day
- Click on the links below to view class descriptions
Standard Schedule for JSA Field Trip
9:30am Arrival
9:30-11:00am Junior Science Academy Class for Teacher #1 and Gallery Exploration Time for Teacher #2
11:00-11:20am Teacher #2 Lunch
11:30-11:50am Teacher #1 Lunch
12:00-1:30pm Junior Science Academy Class for Teacher #2 and Gallery Exploration Time for Teacher #1
1:30pm Departure
In between class and lunch there are half hour breaks for students to explore the galleries. These are built-in buffer times in case of time delays due to traffic.
*If the above schedule does not work for your school please email us at jsa@nhmu.utah.edu. We may be able to make adjustments to the schedule.
Through generous support from the Utah State Legislature and community donors, the Museum is able to offer free admission for a limited amount of Junior Science Academy sessions to Utah Public and Charter School students, plus their teachers and chaperones, each school year. This free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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