for Educators

Expedition Earth

Grades 2-9 | Get hands on with rocks, minerals and fossil and discover the Earth Systems that shaped our local geology.

  • Museum & Science Center
  • Guided Exhibit Workshops
  • 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
  • Earth Science

Exhibit Workshop

Get hands on with rocks, minerals and fossils and discover the Earth Systems that shaped our local geology. From earthquakes to erosion, weathering, deposition and tectonic plate  movements, get up close and hands-on with the how the ground beneath our feet has changed over time. Gain a deep understanding of the rock cycle as we uncover the “stories” behind how rocks were formed.

Extend the Experience

Add to your students’ experience by pairing this program with Plates in Motion in our Science on a Sphere exhibition.

Learn More

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

  • ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
  • ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale Systems
  • ESS1.C the History of Planet Earth
  • LS4.A Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity

How To Book

Need More Information?

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


When Is It?

  • Start Date: 09/15/2026
  • End Date: 06/26/2027
  • Program Length: 50 min.
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 8
  • Maximum Attendance: 27

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