EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
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MAD SCIENCE at the Museum
Mad Science® is the world’s leading science enrichment provider,
delivering unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as
entertaining as they are educational. Mad Science has introduced
millions of children to a world of discovery while sparking their
imagination. Mad Science encourages scientific literacy in children in
an age when science is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic.
Cost:
$10 – non-museum members
$5 – museum members
Group Rates:
10-20 people = 20% off
>20 people = 30% off
Payment for group rate must be made in one transaction and is based off
of non-member price ($10).
The shows/workshops are intended for grades K-6.
June
Saturday, June 12, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mad Science Assembly Show Fire & Ice. Your kids will be
dazzled by illuminating displays of chemical energy. See water disappear
before your eyes. Follow our friend Eggbert on his egg-citing journey.
Witness the secrets behind Hollywood special effects and see a solid turn
into a gas in the Dry Ice portion of the show.
October
Saturday, October 9, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mad Science Assembly Show Marvels of Motion
December
Saturday, December 11, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mad Science Assembly Show Tobacco Free
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Eagle Aviation Academy seeks to educate and inspire
awareness about the role of aviation in history, and designed to
encourage youngsters to explore aviation careers through a greater
awareness of this fascinatingly diverse field and to learn about the
concepts of flight. This aviation experience will include instruction by
pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, volunteers and professional staff
who are in the aviation field. Spaces are limited so register your
student today.
All students are welcomed!
The Eagle Aviation Academy is an intensive one-week program that
educates youngsters about the evolution of commercial aviation in
history and the importance of the industry in the world today. The
program is designed to encourage 5th through 8th graders to develop an
appreciation for the field of aviation by participating in a series of
unique, “behind-the-scenes” experiences at various operations. Past
tours have included: Flight Safety, Inc. where they spend time flying in
a flight simulator; the American Airlines Flight Academy; the Noise
Abatement Center at DFW International Airport where they learn about how
aircraft noise is controlled and regulated; and the American Airlines
Alliance Maintenance & Engineering Base where they witness a “heavy
C-check” of an aircraft in progress. Students also get the opportunity
to fly radio-controlled aircraft, construct and fly kites, see a Fort
Worth Zoo Wild Wonders program that showcases flying creatures, as well
as listen to pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and flight
attendants talk about their careers.
June 14-18: students entering grades 5th—6th
June 21-25: students entering grades 7th-8th
Camp Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $225 members/ $275 nonmembers
Registration: Registration Packet
All students are welcomed! E-mail BobbyeJo.Coke@aa.com with inquiries.
Self-Guided Tours
The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum is designed for fun and easy self-guided exploration. Visitors will enjoy the museum's 1,000-plus item collection, which invites exploring not only the history of commercial aviation, but also such things as careers in aviation and the principles of flight.
Self-guided tours are available to visitors of all ages. We prefer that tour groups give us at least two weeks' notice prior to their visit, and sooner if possible.
For more information or to arrange a group reservation for a self-guided tour call 817-967-5904 or e-mail info.crsmithmuseum@aa.com. Please include your name, name of group, the number of persons, ages, and the day and time you're interested in visiting the museum. Your request will be answered as quickly as possible.
Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger hunt takes you on a search for history. To make it a little easier to successfully accomplish, be sure to pick up a Museum Map & Guide Brochure before heading out on your journey.