Serving All South Florida Elementary Schools
Science Education In A FUN Way Through Hands-on Exploration!
We Come To Your School!
High Touch High Tech provides all equipment and materials in this supply intensive educational experience. We offer a fun and educational 90-minute, hands-on, interactive and sensory in-school "field trip". Students receive take home experiments and certificates of program completion.
• K-2nd grade - $7.50 per student; Minimum class fee - $135.00
• 3rd-5th grade - $7.50 per student; Minimum class fee - $150.00
• School wide - $6.50 per student; Minimum class fee - $130.00
AVAILABLE NOW! OUR NEW, MORE AFFORDABLE 50-MINUTE PROGRAMMING!
• Minimum of 4 classes per day required; we can do up to 6 classes per day.
• Best if Scientist can remain in one room, such as a Science Lab
• We can only bring supplies for 1 program per grade level.
• $4.50 per child for classes over 20 students
•$90.00 per class minimum, for classes under 20 students
Click on the link below to view our 50 minute Elementary brochure for program lineup.
Parents or the PTA/PTO usually pay the fee. Schools currently receiving outside grants may use them for High Touch High Tech programs.
Our Programs Make Learning The Florida State Standards FUN!
High Touch High Tech programs are all designed with the Florida State Standards in mind. We know what the students need to learn in science. Each and every program addresses these standards. The teacher will be provided with a list of the standards that were met specific to the program they selected.
What Makes High Touch High Tech Unique?
We will transform your classroom into a Living Laboratory! Kids become a scientist and learn by doing the actual experiments. High Touch High Tech offers fun and educational 50-minute AND 90-minute hands-on, in-school science fieldtrips. And because our programs are centered on the individual child's experience, many programs can be adapted, upon request, to meet the needs of 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.
What Children Say About Their "In-School" Field Trip
The most frequently heard testimonials from the children are "This was the BEST field trip ever!" or "I'm going to be a scientist just like you!" Parents and teachers will all agree that the children will talk about their High Touch High Tech science experience for years to come!
High Touch High Tech of South Florida is compliant with the guidelines for fingerprinting and background checks. We also work directly with the school's bookkeeper to ensure that all the correct paperwork is filled out for our visit.
Call For More Information
800.639.7923 or 561.792.3785
Elementary 50 Min Brochure
Our NEW 50-minute programs are totally hands-on and suitable for grade level and/or school-wide programming.
WE WILL CONTINTUE TO OFFER OUR FABULOUS 90-MINUTE PROGRAMS TOO! Below is a description of each program we offer. If you would like a printable brochure, please click on the link at the bottom of this page titled "Elementary Brochure".
The following 90-minute programs are designed for Kindergarten through Second Grades
Programs may be adapted for Grades 3-5
Adaptation Station©
Journey through the earth's extreme environments. Have FUN as we see how animals and plants adapt to these climates. Make our very own desert habitat.
Amazing Amazon©
Discover the importance of Tropical Rain Forests. Catch some rays as we explore the Sun's Energy. Learn why we have seasons. Take a dip into the water cycle and touch a real cloud. Make a Rain Forest to keep.
Chemfun©
Find out how much FUN chemistry can be! Conduct a chromatography experiment and watch colors separate before your very eyes. Make your own "gooey" stuff and gummy drops 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©
Explore our planet's wonderful resources. Journey through our nourishing soil as we get an up close look at real earthworms. Learn more about the importance of recycling and make your very own recycled paper.(Great program for Earth month)
Flower POW-er (New Program)
Discover the power of the flower! Learn why butterflies and bees are so attracted to these beautiful blossoms. Learn the anatomy of plants and how they make their own food Study bee habitats and make an edible bee hive.
Germs Make Me Sick©
Let's discover how our bodies work. Take a deep breath as we listen to our heart beat with a real stethoscope. Have a hands-on look at real bones and see how our skeleton gets the job done! Explore the world of germs and take home your very own "germ"!
Get Buggy©
Discover the incredible world of bugs. See the world through the eyes of bugs, interact with real bugs, make a spider's web and explore the many ways insects and spiders help our world. Take home a living mealworm and watch it transform into a beetle.
Homemade Fun©
Explore the world of shelters. Discover the many different types of shelters there are. Build an igloo and bird's nest that you can keep! See how animals adapt to their environment.
Jurassic Jr.©
Step back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. Become a Paleontologist as we dig for real fossils that we keep. Uncover the mysteries of how dinosaurs became extinct. Make your very own fossil replica.
Let's Make Sense©
Have FUN as we make sense out of our senses. Explore our 5 senses, one at a time. Learn how our receptors are connected to our brain and discover how much we rely on our senses.
Magnet Makers©
Discover the properties of magnetism. Have FUN as we uncover all the "attractive" facts. Explore electromagnets, magnetic fields, make your very own magnet and much more!
Measure UP!©
Use a variety of tools to observe, measure and analyze data, including balances, thermometers, rulers and more. Experiment with chemicals and predict the exciting outcomes!
Moovin' and Groovin'©
Simple machines...simplified! Lift the scientist up with one hand! Raise the flag and see how the wedge works wonders. Let's reduce the friction as we move and groove.
Nutty Nutrients©
Get the essentials as we learn about the food groups. Have FUN as we test for fat. Learn about digestion. Become a food Archeologist and climb the great food pyramid. Learn to make healthy choices and much more!
Reason for the Season©
Explore why the Earth is hot & cold at the same time. Learn about animal adaptation. Investigate each season one at a time and make your own Arctic habitat.
Sea Ya Later©
Explore our amazing underwater world. Learn about erosion and weathering and make them happen in your class. Discover the importance of coral reefs and make your very own reef to keep!
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 individuals.(Book this one early!)
Weather or Not©
Learn about weather as we take an up close and hands-on look at a tornado. Watch air move as we discover all the amazing properties of air pressure. Touch lightning, make it rain, look at rainbows and more.
What's the Matter©
Have FUN as we explore solids, liquids and gases one state at a time. Discover the properties of matter as we weigh and measure it. Find out how cool it is to change states of matter and make our own yummy ice cream!
Make your reservation today by calling our office or completing our reservation request form on-line.
The following 90-minute programs are geared for the Third through Fifth Grade child, but may be adapted for grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
Cosmic Capers©
Travel through space as we explore our solar system. Discover the forces that keep us "on track". See how our place in the Solar System affects us every day and night of the year. Launch rockets. Learn about our planets, the Moon, eclipses and much more. Enjoy some astronaut ice cream.
Edison's Workshop©
Explore the amazing world of electricity. Have a hair raising time playing with static electricity. Learn what's "current" as we make doorbells ring and light bulbs light. Discover all the electrifying facts!
F-CAT's a Snap!©
Let's have fun as we explore hard to understand concepts of forces and motion. We make it easier through hands-on experimentation, utilizing the Scientific Method as we solve problems and make F-CAT's a Snap! Perfect for boosting F-CAT confidence.
Finally Fun Machines©
Finally, a hands-on and FUN program on machines. Meet The Facilitator, our cool multi-personality compound machine, and engage in pulley power and wedge wonders. Become mechanically minded as we explore the six simple machines.
Forensic Fun©
Discover all the cool techniques that real crime fighters utilize. Use the Scientific Method to help solve a mystery. We will study our own genetic information to better understand how unique we all are. Learn about D.N.A. and make a yummy molecular treat.
'Fun'omena©
Get the facts on these natural acts...earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes,volcanoes and more. Learn about the changing conditions which cause these phenomena. Have FUN as we make them happen in your classroom.
Global Fever©
Discover the effects of global warming. Have fun as we explore some clean and renewable energy resources. Explore the 3 R's as we help clean up the world.
Globs, Goo & Guts©
Roll up your sleeves and make all kinds of icky, sticky stuff! Have a hands-on look at a real cow's heart! Learn the systems of the body and find out what makes us tick!
Gold Rush©
Step into the world of Geology. Learn about gems, rocks and minerals and where they came 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 gems are so precious.
Matter Matters©
Discover all states of matter. We will build our own molecules with yummy "atoms" and become pH detectives as we test for acids and bases. Learn the difference between chemical and physical changes as we make "slushies" to eat! (Higher level matter program).
Newton in the Nutshell©
Step back in time to the days of Newton and his famous Laws of Motion. Have a hands-on look at these forces. Discover gravity and have FUN as we push, pull, and get the job done!
Power of Light©
Find out just how amazing light is. What is visible light? Discover ROY G. BIV and the electromagnetic spectrum. Uncover the mysteries behind light. Become "energized" as we learn about batteries and make light bulbs light up.
Rainforest Safari©
Learn why the rainforest is so important. Discover ways to protect its precious, natural resources. We'll explore each layer one at a time and build our own Rainforest model to keep.
Silly Cells©
Discover the amazing world of Biology. Experience osmosis and diffusion. Examine a variety of cells through a Microslide Viewer. Compare plant and animal cells and make a cell model to keep.
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! Make your own terrarium.
The Chain Gang©
Join the "Chain Gang", the food chain that is. Explore the 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 the Sun is really important and take home UV detecting beads.
The Reaction Attraction©
This is the coolest attraction in town! Have FUN as we discover the world of chemistry. Get the solution in this fast paced program on chemical reactions. Explore indicators and make your very own polymer to keep!
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 individuals.(Book this one early!)
Make your reservation today by calling our office or completing our reservation request form on-line.
We look forward to visiting your Elementary School Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a program and what information should I have ready?
A program may be booked by calling our programming office at 800.639.7923 or 561.792.3785, e-mailing us at info@ScienceMadeFunSFL.net or faxing us at 561.792.3786. Please have ready the program name(s), # of classes, # of children per class, grade level and possible dates for your program(s).
What happens after I book?
A letter will be sent to your school to the scheduling teacher as well as a copy of that letter to the bookkeeper. The letter will contain all the details of the program including date(s), time(s), program name(s), and fee(s). The bookkeeper will also receive a letter with all our scientists' names and a statement that every scientist has been fingerprinted and had a background check as per County guidelines. If a contract for services is required, one will be sent to the bookkeeper at this time.
Will I get a reminder for the program?
Our office manager will call the school 1 week prior to the program as a reminder of our visit. There is no need to respond to this call; it is simply a reminder. Please keep in mind that if the program needs to be cancelled, please do so at least 14 days prior to programming date to avoid a $50.00 cancellation fee.
How long are the programs and how can I fit them in a school day?
We offer 50-minute programs and 90-minute programs. Depending on the programming you choose, we can fit up to 3 90-minute programs per day or 6 50-minute programs per day. We can typically start as soon as morning announcements are over and can present until a few minutes before dismissal. We need about 10-15 minutes (but no more than 30 minutes) in between programs.
Where does High Touch High Tech present the programs?
We come to your school and can conduct programs in the classroom, science lab or the multipurpose room. Students need to be seated at desks or tables in order to carry out the experiments.
Are programs adaptable to different grades?
Most programs are, unless the overall concept is beyond the grade level. Very often the experiments are the same but the explanation and depth of material are adapted.
How much does it cost?
Our 90-minute program fee is $7.50 per student with a minimum per class fee of $150.00. Our 50-minute program fee is $4.50 per student with a minimum per class fee of $90.00. We do charge a travel fee of $50.00 for travel to Martin County, Dade and Belle Glade area schools. Teachers and parents participate free of charge.
Who pays for High Touch-High Tech?
Parents or the PTA/PTO usually pay the fees. Schools currently receiving outside grants may use them for the programs.
How do we pay for the programs?
An invoice will be left with the bookkeeper at the end of the program. Payment is expected within 30 days. We accept cash or checks.
What does the scientist need from the teacher(s)?
Upon arriving in the office, the scientist needs a schedule of classes to visit with room numbers, teacher's names and a map of the school. A board to write on is useful for diagrams and vocabulary. Additionally, for insurance purposes, a representative from the school must be present during presentations.
How many scientists do the program?
Usually one scientist can comfortably run a program. Sometimes we may send additional help for special circumstances. We always welcome parent volunteers or the assistance of the teacher or the aides. This is not necessary, but a wonderful enhancement for our program. Parents and teachers enjoy the programs as much as the children.
Special concerns for children with allergies OR health issues?
We will make every effort to meet the needs of ALL children participating in our programs. Please advise us of any health or allergy concerns at the time of booking the program or as soon as possible. We never use nuts of any kind in our programs. In our "What's the Matter" program, we do use latex balloons, so a latex allergy should be brought to our attention prior to that program.
What if the principal or parents need further explanation of High Touch High Tech?
We enjoy an excellent reputation in the area's schools. We welcome calls from parents or principals to help them better understand our unique hands-on science program.
What people are saying about High Touch High Tech!
"Wow! The children and I learned so much from this terrific "hands-on" experience!"
Jean Marie Hempgling-Grade K, Manatee Elementary, Boynton Beach, FL
"High Touch High Tech is always informative, interesting, enjoyable and consistent with the Sunshine State Standards"
Joyce Volpe, 2nd Grade, Water's Edge Elementary, Boca Raton, FL
"The students really had a great time. I have several ADD students and they all stayed on task. Your scientist was wonderful!"
Ms. O'Neal, 2nd Grade, Jerry Thomas Elementary, Jupiter, FL
"If ever there was proof that learning can be FUN, this was it! We've spent two days talking about what they learned."
Nancy Mckirchy-3rd Grade Chair, Forest Park Elementary, Lake Worth, Florida
"We love having High Touch High Tech here. It's so much fun for the kids. You always have GREAT programs!"
Betty Jolley, 4th Grade, DelPrado Elementary, Boca Raton, FL
Elementary Brochure
