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Shenandoah Georgia Youth Science & Technology offers field trips. The following is a list of topics for each grade level. For more information, click on the Shenandoah GYST website link below. Note that each grade level follows a particular theme. The cost is $4.00 per member student and $6.00 for non-members.
Kindergarten The Day and Night Sky - April
First Physics of Sound - March
Second Matter Matters - October Students will investigate the three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases - and will explore the properties of each. They will experiment with mixtures and identify reversible and irreversible changes. They will practice metric measurement as they measure length and mass of solids and the volume and mass of liquids. They will observe different densities of liquids in an "Ocean in a Bottle", which they will create and take home. (Georgia Performance Standards #’s S2P1a, b; S2CS7c; S2CS3 a, c; S2CS5 a, c) Online Registration
Third Geology - September
Fourth Forces & Motion - January
Fifth (Science) Electricity - November
Fifth (Math) Major League Math - February If you are unable to schedule your class during the designated month, please request a day in December or May.
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Shenandoah GYSTC, Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center / 7 Solar Circle, Newnan, GA 30265 / (770) 253-4632 / www.shenandoahgystc.org / [map link] |
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| Haven Hills Equestrian Center |
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Many Different Riding Disciplines Available. English: Hunter jumpers, Jumpers, Hunters, Dressage, Combined Training, Problem solving, and basic pleasure. Basic and advanced Western. Round-penning, problem solving, and horse training.
Field Trips - "Horsey Days" for preschool age children on Thursdays. Horsey days include: Bingo walkabout, A look at teeth, A listen to their heart, Treat Feeding, Pictures taken with their favorite horse,and coloring/activity book to take home.
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Haven Hills Equestrian Center / 7580 Rivertown Road, Fairburn, GA 30213 / 678-296-9693 / havenhillsequestriancenter.com / [map link] |
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| Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey Business! | April 29th-May 16th
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Join The Legacy Theatre as they present the world�s funniest kindergartner in her very own musical celebration! Approx. running time: 55 min. Ages 4+
To order tickets online, go to The Legacy Theatre's website below, or call (404) 895-1473.
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The Legacy Theatre, Inc. / 1175 Senoia Rd, Tyrone, GA 30290 / 770-306-3343 / www.thelegacytheatre.org / [map link] |
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| Noah's Ark | Free Admission
Open Tues-Sat. Noon-3pm |
Noah's Ark is an outdoor facility that provides wildlife rehabilitation services. Enjoy a self-guided tour as you see exotic animals in as natural a habitat as possible. Admission is free, however donations are accepted. The Animal Habitat is open throughout the year, except on major holidays. Please call before visiting, they occasionally close due to weather. Call (770) 957-0888 for further information on group tours or field trips.
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Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center / 712 LG- Griffin Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248-4317 / (770) 957-0888 / www.noahs-ark.org / [map link] |
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| Olympia Gymnastics Center |
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Gymnastics Programs for Pre-Schoolers, School Age Girls & Boys, & Competitive Teams. Prices range from $45/month - $75/month depending on class, hours, & level. OGC also offers field trips/school visits, home school classes, special needs classes, parents morning out, birthday parties, private lessons, open gyms & camps.
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Olympia Gymnastics Center / 1473 Hwy 20 West, McDonough, GA 30253 / 678-565-4146 / www.ogc-us.com / [map link] |
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| Panola Mountain State Park |
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This State Park was created to protect a 100-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain and Arabia Mountain. Hikers can explore on their own or enjoy a ranger guided tour. Children especially enjoy the interpretive center with animal exhibits. Pets are not allowed on most trails. Bicycles are allowed only on the paved PATH trail. Teachers & Scout troops can find group information at http://www.gastateparks.org
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Panola Mountain State Park / 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 / 770-389-7801 / http://www.gastateparks.org/info/panolamt/# / [map link] |
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| The Legacy Theatre |
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Regular Children's Series Shows & Theatre Workshops. Ticket prices: $8 at the door, $7 Advanced Reservation, $10 Saturday performance.
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The Legacy Theatre, Inc. / 1175 Senoia Rd, Tyrone, GA 30290 / 770-306-3343 / www.thelegacytheatre.org / [map link] |
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| The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History |
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The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History has three permanent collections. Exhibits include a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers during the Civil War; a reproduction of a turn-of-the-century locomotive factory; and an exciting depiction of the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. For more information, visit the museum's website below. Educators - click here for field trip information.
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Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History / 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144 / (770) 427-2117 / www.southernmuseum.org / [map link] |
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