Kindergarten to 4th Grade
October 13th:
Astronomy, The Stars and Me: Come for an intro into outer space! We’ll learn about the sun, moon, and stars and how they relate to us on Earth. We may even study some of your favorite planets!

5th to 8th Grade
October 27th:
All About Astronomy: We LOVE learning about outer space here at Cognition. Stars, planets, black holes, meteors, we can’t get enough. Join us as we learn about these celestial bodies and more through experiments and hands-on activities.

Kindergarten to 4th Grade
November 3rd:
Marvelous Motors and Energy: Ready, set, go to Cognition to learn about energy! We’ll talk about how energy is the ability to do work and then use that knowledge to experiment with different types of energy. Learn about electrical, mechanical, and everything in between! We will even make our own motor!

5th to 8th Grade
November 17th:
Awesome Alternative Energy: Join us at Cognition as we welcome some special guests to teach us all about alternative energy. Learn about how solar energy is collected, how wind is converted into power, and how nuclear reactions generate electricity, featuring experts in solar power and nuclear engineering!

Kindergarten to 4th Grade
December 1st:
Engage in Engineering: Use your creativity, intellect, and tools provided by Cognition to identify and solve problems using the Engineering Design Process. You’ll be faced with three different challenges that you and your team will have to work together to complete. This field trip is sure to have you thinking outside the box. 

5th to 8th Grade
December 15th:
Welding & Engineering ft. DDCC: Cognition welcomes DDCC to assist us with this field trip! They will be providing their virtual welding truck to give students insight into the types of welding equipment and how they work! Then, we will move inside to learn how to use some of the engineering equipment in our Makerspace, such as our laser engravers and 3D printers. 

Kindergarten to 4th Grade
January 5th:
What’s the MATTER with Chemistry?: Join us at Cognition to get exposed to the elements and explore the differences between physical and chemical changes! Learn to practice lab safety while testing chemical reactions that will blow you away. These concoctions are sure to be colorful, fizzy, and fun!

5th to 8th Grade
January 19th:
Chemical Changes at Cognition: Observe the differences between physical and chemical changes as we explore the elements! Learn to follow the scientific method by making observations, asking questions, forming a hypothesis, testing it, and recording the results. We will also learn about lab safety and how to execute experiments responsibly.

Kindergarten to 4th Grade
February 9th:
Sedimentary, Igneous, and Metamorphic Oh My!: Learn about the rock cycle by observing the physical differences of each type of rock and discussing how they are formed. Get hands-on with samples of each type of rock, plus some real crystals and see their individual properties. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own crystal!

5th to 8th Grade
February 16th:
Rock On!: Get ready to learn all about rocks from a real geologist! We will have an expert visiting from NC DEQ to share her knowledge about different rocks and minerals, how they form, and how to compare their properties to identify them! Then, we will take a look at some real life fossils and learn about how fossils have given scientists a glimpse into what life was like long ago.