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The last time we went to Discovery Park of America, we had a blast! My only complaint is that we did not have enough time to see everything, because my family had to leave early. This time, we will be there until they kick us out of the park. The special exhibit this time around is “Bodies Revealed,” which is true to its title.
“Look deep inside the systems of the human body: skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and circulatory. Come explore, experience and celebrate the wonder of the human form at Bodies Revealed.” ~ Bodies Revealed
There are more than 200 actual human bodies and specimens included in this exhibit, so you will see just about anything and everything that is somewhere inside of your body. That is either a “wow, way cool” or an “eew, yucky, yucky, gross, gross!”
Of course, the special exhibit is not all there is to see at DPA. There are a number of permanent exhibits that include Children’s Exploration, Energy, Enlightenment, Military, Native Americans, Natural History, Regional History, Science, Space & Technology, Transportation and Traveling Exhibit. Outside you will see exhibits that include The Settlement, The Barn, Mill Ridge, Freedom Square, The Chapel and The Depot. The Special Attractions include the Earthquake Simulator, Starship Theater and The Tower. Whew! That is a lot to see and do, so join us.
Event: Discovery Park of America (DPA) Featuring “Bodies Revealed”
Venue: Discovery Park of America, 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, 38261
Suggested age: third grade through adult. Although educational, the “Bodies Revealed” exhibit is extremely graphic and may be too intense for some children. The field trip age is just a suggestion. Please watch the video above to help you determine whether the exhibit is appropriate for your child. There are plenty of other activities besides the featured exhibit to enjoy, so you still may make plans to attend the field trip.
Date: Friday, April 29, 2016
Time: 10 a.m.
| Get to know your human body. | |||
Schedule: Meet at the Discovery Park of America at 9:30 a.m. to check-in with the event leader. We will be given entry promptly at 10 a.m. Please list any special needs, including food allergies, dietary restrictions, ADA accessibility concerns, and student health needs:
Admission: Tickets for the park and the “Bodies Revealed” exhibit are $12.50 for children, ages four through students (college, with ID), and $18.50 for adults.
Ticket admission to the park only is $8.50 for children, ages four through students (college, with ID), and $15 for adults.
Note: If you have a DPA membership and want to use it, you may join the field trip, but you will not be able to enter with our group. We will be given early admittance and you will have to manage the purchase of your own special exhibit and special attraction tickets.
Special Attractions Tickets
Earthquake Simulator – $4.30
Starship Theater – $4.30
The Tower – $4.30
All three attractions – $10.90
Lunch
Student Lunch: (turkey or ham with cheese on white or wheat bread, chips, drink and two cookies – $6.60
Adult Lunch: Six inch turkey or ham sub, chips, drink and two cookies – $11
Note: Only sack lunches purchased through DPA will be allowed to be eaten in the park or in the lunchroom. You will have in/out privileges, so you may leave the park and eat lunch in your car or at a local restaurant.
Reservation deadline: Reservations will be accepted through Friday, April 22, 2016. Once the spaces fill, reservations will close. To make a reservation, click here to e-mail Homeschool Roster your request. Please include the date(s) you would like to attend, the number of children and adults that will be attending and if they will see “Bodies Revealed”, any special attractions and if you would like lunches. You will receive an e-mail response confirming receipt of your reservation. No refunds will be issued after Friday, April 22, 2016.
This is a private event and Homeschool Roster has made arrangements for us to attend as a group. The field trip is open to those currently or considering homeschooling and their families. Please feel free to share the event with other homeschoolers.
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