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Overview

MOSI-in-a-Box

Science Rental Kits

A piece of MOSI, to go! MOSI-in-a-box are filled to the brim with hands-on, minds-on, STEAM activities that you can facilitate when you want, where you want, how you want.  MOSI instructor not included.

Each MOSI in a box comes with 4-6 themed activities stocked with all the supplies needed for each activity, as well as a detailed facilitator guide for your instructors. Choose from nine different themes to fit your age level and topic of interest below.

 

Reservation Information

Booking Details
  • Each MOSI-in-a-Box can be borrowed for one (1) week at a time for $150/week
  • Boxes and supplies must be returned in good working condition
  • Pick-up and drop-off must be scheduled in advance Monday-Friday
  • Pick-up and drop-off located in MOSI’s Center for Learning next door to the main museum building
Boxes Include
  • 4-6 themed activities per box
  • Reusable and restocked consumable supplies
  • Each box contains enough supplies for multiple classes (up to 150 students)
  • Activity guides and background information for facilitators
  • Choose from nine different themes!

Pricing Information

MOSI-in-a-Box

$150

per week
per box

Themes

Grades PK-2nd grade

Jr. Explorers

Take a journey into space by exploring our soler system through reading, science, math, and a whole lot of play. This box is designed for the youngest space explorers.

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Grades k-8

Animal Adaptations

What's up with birds that don't fly? Why do bears hibernate? Which animal has the best eyes? Explore the world of animals by studying the unique adaptations that help them survive. (Sorry, live animals not included)

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Grades k-8

Roots, Leaves, and Seeds-Oh My!

Wander through the world of plants! Examine plant cell models, play photosynthesis games, puzzle out the anatomy of a flower and plant your own seeds!

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Grades 2-8

Decoding the Dinosaurs

Investigate dinosaurs by examining the clues they left behind. Learn about how paleontologists use new knowledge to create ever improving models of what dinosaurs looked like, touch real fossils, and play dino games.

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Grades 2-8

Land, Air, and Sea

Unpack our planet and discover the cycles that change the world around us. Explore Earth's natural phenomena related to our climate, weather, sea level and more.

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Grades 2-8

Mission: Space

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to go beyond our planet and explore the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Design rockets, spacecraft, and machines that will help us explore the unknown!

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Grades 2-8

Understanding our Universe

Ready to explore the great unknown? Blast off with experiments and demos about the forces that shape our universe! Model the solar system, create nebula art, learn about star formation, and even play space games.

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Grades 2-8

Marvelous Marine Mammals

Junior marine biologists will study the size, habitats, and behaviors of our largest marine mammals including whales, dolphins, and manatees. (Sorry, live animals not included!)

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Grades 2-8

Wild World Box

Explore the relationship between living things and the environment by learning about the environment and sustainability. Study habitats, food webs, ocean acidification, use math to measure the height of a tree, and solve climate challenges.

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