STEM EDUCATION
Core Sound's work in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) ranges from pre-school activities in natural science along the Willow Pond trail to high school level research on water quality and the effectiveness of living shoreline design practices. Ongoing projects include a wetland restoration project and hiking trail expansion on site to outreach programming at the local high school in food sciences and marine science exploration. Summer camps and teacher workshops further strengthen Core Sound's commitment to local community learning at all levels.
School field trips are welcomed throughout the year with students visiting from all across North Carolina. Day-long learning experiences, most often in partnership with Cape Lookout National Seashore next door, can provide hands-on curriculum-based activities at the museum, along the shore, on the Willow Pond Trail or at Cape Lookout.
Core Sound’s Education Team works with classroom teachers, summer camp leaders and homeschool parents to provide relevant and inspiring learning experiences for students and teachers in a broad range of subjects from natural science, local culture and storytelling, art activities, marine science exploration and engineering experiences related to boatbuilding and other coastal traditions.
STEM Program Topics
Science, Art, Tinker
Come tinker, think, design and create in our new STEM space! Options include KEVA building blocks, marble maze tinkering, wind tunnel exploration and quilting tessellations. Grades K-5.
Cape Lookout Excursions
Come explore the Outer Banks with us and learn about local marine science, coastal history and local culture. Grade K- 7.
Please note: additional charges apply for this program due to ferry and NPS fees.
Maritime Forest Ecology
This indoor/outdoor program allows students to discover the ecology of local forests, learn about local flora and fauna, and explore seed dispersal in our wind tunnel. Grades K-5.
Water Exploration
Join us on a Willow Pond excursion! Options include: collecting and identifying aquatic insects, learning about pond ecology, conducting buoyancy experiments at our water tables, and more! Grades K-5.
Please note: students should be prepared for outdoor exploration.
Waterfowl World
Discover the natural history of local waterfowl and food webs. Students will use microscopes to understand why waterfowl are amazing and also learn about local carving and the down east culture. Grades K-5.
Book a school group
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center offers programs for students of all ages throughout the year. Teachers are invited to help us design a program that enhances and expands student-learning to the outdoors. These programs provide students with the opportunity to learn about the natural environment and to spend time with community tradition-bearers as they share their heritage with young people from across the state.
Please review our STEM education brochure. To discuss your next group experience or inquire about availability, please contact museum@coresound.com.
