for Educators

Plate Tectonics and Earth’s History

Grades 4-8 | Earth History ROCKS! Catch the seismic waves of Geology as we delve into the past and present of our planet.

  • Museum & Science Center
  • Science on a Sphere
  • 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
  • Earth Science
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Science On a Sphere experience

Immerse your students in an engaging experience utilizing 3-D data visualization on the Science on a Sphere Theater’s 5-foot sphere. Explore earthquakes, volcanoes, and sea-floor structures to evaluate the theory of past plate motions

In-person capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit.

 

Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

  • 4-ESS2-2. Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features.
  • MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying temporal and spatial scales.
  • MS-ESS2-3. Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.

How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Guest Services
  • Phone: 585.697.1942
  • Email: gr****************@**sc.org

When Is It?

  • Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Start Date: 09/15/2026
  • End Date: 06/26/2027
  • Program Length: 50 min.
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 8
  • Maximum Attendance: 25

How Much Does It Cost?

  • In-person: $10/student to visit, plus $6/student for hands-on program.

    All teachers and school personnel are free.

    All non-school adult chaperones are $10/person at each location. We recommend a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students.

    RMSC adult members are free

    EBT card holders qualify for the Museums for All discount for Museum & Science Center field trips. $3/adult card holder

  • Minimum Student Charge: 15 students