Explore science through focused, hands-on discovery.
Learning Labs
During these Griffin MSI-led lessons, students will engage with hands-on exploration of science and engineering concepts and investigate scientific phenomena related to specific content. Learning Labs help students apply concepts, ask meaningful questions and recognize science in everyday life. Through guided investigation and active problem-solving, students strengthen understanding, build practical skills, and explore possible pathways into STE(A)M careers. Each session is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Literacy Standards; supporting curriculum goals while engaging a wide range of learners. Programs are designed to accommodate students with diverse learning, language and physical needs. Learning Lab offerings include:
- Museum Learning Labs: Hands-on STE(A)M learning as part of your Griffin MSI field trip.
- Mobile Learning Labs: Bring Griffin MSI Learning Labs to your location.
- Virtual Learning Labs: Online classroom experiences for your students.
Learn more about these options below.
Museum Learning Labs
Deepen learning through on-site exploration. Museum Learning Labs take place at Griffin MSI and provide students with hands-on access to STE(A)M learning led by the Museum education team. These sessions support classroom goals through focused investigation and shared discovery.
Colorful Chemistry (grades 3 – 8)
See what happens when you mix chemicals and add some heat.
Crime Lab (grades 3 – 8)
Solve a crime with fingerprint analysis, chromatography, white powder analysis and more.
Engineering Design: Bridges (grades 3 – 8)
Design, build and test bridges with the engineering design cycle.
Mars 2040 (grades 3 – 8)
Keep a colony of humans on Mars alive, using real research to investigate how to meet their needs.
MedLab: Asthma (grades 8 – 12)
Analyze cells and complete real medical tests to diagnose asthma in a human patient simulator.
MedLab: Diabetes (grades 8 – 12)
Diagnose diabetes by using medical tests, lab tools and a human patient simulator.
MedLab: Heart Disease (grades 8 – 12)
Diagnose heart disease with medical tests, equipment and a human patient simulator.
MedLab: Air Quality and Respiratory Health (grades 6 – 12)
Run simulated lab tests, take vital signs, and explore medical science to diagnose a patient.
Moving With Newton (grades 3 – 8)
Explore Isaac Newton's three laws of motion through hands-on activities with energy and forces.
Water Lab (grades 3 – 8)
Dive into the science of water quality and how humans impact this resource.
Colorful Chemistry (grades 3 – 8)
See what happens when you mix chemicals and add some heat.
Crime Lab (grades 3 – 8)
Solve a crime with fingerprint analysis, chromatography, white powder analysis and more.
Engineering Design: Bridges (grades 3 – 8)
Design, build and test bridges with the engineering design cycle.
Mars 2040 (grades 3 – 8)
Keep a colony of humans on Mars alive, using real research to investigate how to meet their needs.
MedLab: Asthma (grades 8 – 12)
Analyze cells and complete real medical tests to diagnose asthma in a human patient simulator.
MedLab: Diabetes (grades 8 – 12)
Diagnose diabetes by using medical tests, lab tools and a human patient simulator.
MedLab: Heart Disease (grades 8 – 12)
Diagnose heart disease with medical tests, equipment and a human patient simulator.
MedLab: Air Quality and Respiratory Health (grades 6 – 12)
Run simulated lab tests, take vital signs, and explore medical science to diagnose a patient.
Moving With Newton (grades 3 – 8)
Explore Isaac Newton's three laws of motion through hands-on activities with energy and forces.
Water Lab (grades 3 – 8)
Dive into the science of water quality and how humans impact this resource.
Questions about Museum Learning Labs?
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Mobile Learning Labs
Bring Museum learning directly to your students. During these facilitated lessons, Griffin MSI educators deliver standards-aligned science programming, providing materials, structure and expert facilitation to schools, libraries and community centers. Students engage in focused investigations that reinforce classroom content while building curiosity and confidence. Everything needed for the session is provided, making it easy to integrate meaningful science learning into your existing schedule.
Mobile Colorful Chemistry (grades 3 – 8)
Combine chemicals and witness amazing reactions
Mobile Crime Lab (grades 3 – 8)
Analyze pieces of evidence as a specialized forensic scientist
Mobile Engineering Design: Bridges (grades 3 – 8)
Design, build and test bridges with the engineering design cycle.
Mobile Mars 2040 (grades 3 – 8)
Plan a trip to Mars in time for the first crewed flight to the Red Planet
Mobile MedLab: Heat Illness (grades 6 – 12)
Explore heat-related illnesses, take vital signs, and connect them to diagnosing a patient.
Mobile Weather Wise (grades 3 – 5)
Learn how important patterns are in predicting weather.
Mobile Water Lab (grades 3 – 6)
Test the health of our most valuable resource – our drinking water
Mobile MedLab: Air Quality and Respiratory Health (grades 6 – 12)
Run simulated lab tests, take vital signs, and explore medical science to diagnose a patient
Mobile Colorful Chemistry (grades 3 – 8)
Combine chemicals and witness amazing reactions
Mobile Crime Lab (grades 3 – 8)
Analyze pieces of evidence as a specialized forensic scientist
Mobile Engineering Design: Bridges (grades 3 – 8)
Design, build and test bridges with the engineering design cycle.
Mobile Mars 2040 (grades 3 – 8)
Plan a trip to Mars in time for the first crewed flight to the Red Planet
Mobile MedLab: Heat Illness (grades 6 – 12)
Explore heat-related illnesses, take vital signs, and connect them to diagnosing a patient.
Mobile Weather Wise (grades 3 – 5)
Learn how important patterns are in predicting weather.
Mobile Water Lab (grades 3 – 6)
Test the health of our most valuable resource – our drinking water
Mobile MedLab: Air Quality and Respiratory Health (grades 6 – 12)
Run simulated lab tests, take vital signs, and explore medical science to diagnose a patient
Questions about Mobile Learning Labs?
At your location
Virtual Learning Labs
Flexible learning that meets students wherever they are. Virtual Learning Labs bring Learning Lab experiences into classrooms online, offering flexible options for educators and students regardless of location.
Live from the Heart
See medical science in action. Live from the Heart offers students a rare opportunity to observe a real heart surgery through live video. Students learn directly from a surgical team while Griffin MSI educators guide discussion, answer questions and explore heart health and medical careers.
Live from the Heart
See medical science in action. Live from the Heart offers students a rare opportunity to observe a real heart surgery through live video. Students learn directly from a surgical team while Griffin MSI educators guide discussion, answer questions and explore heart health and medical careers.
