Michigan Science Center

a CILC Content Provider

What is ECHO?

ECHO stands for Engaging in Collaborative, Hands-on Learning. Visit the Michigan Science Center and join us for a great learning experience
without leaving your classroom! Our new ECHO program brings live science demonstrations
and activities directly to your students over the internet.

Why ECHO?

Our videoconferencing programs allow you and your
students to participate in highly interactive and fun learning in real time. We
have taken the Next Generation Science Standards and have created programs that
are informative and entertaining. No special hardware is required to bring a
virtual visit to your classroom. A connection can be done with a computer,
webcam, projector and high speed internet. All you need to do is click a link
and the fun begins!

2024-2025

2023-2024

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

Programs by Michigan Science Center

ECHO Custom Program

Is there a science topic your group is most interested in? Let us know in your request form and we would be happy to build a custom, interactive program for your students!We will provide materials lists for suggested experiments and follow-up...

Frostology

Jump knee-deep into our snowy and wintery science fun virtual visit. Watch amazing dry ice and liquid nitrogen demonstrations while also getting the chance to make your very own slime. This program is great for wintertime learning fun. LIMITED...

NEW! Rad Reactions

Explore the science of chemical and physical reactions using simple materials you can find at home or the grocery store. We’ll make lava lamps, colorful explosions, and discuss what happens when water and oil are forced to mix together.

What's Up? Your Guide to the Night Sky

What’s Up? Your Guide to the Night Sky features the constellations, stars and planets in the current sky along with information on the impact of light pollution on our view of the night sky and our place in the Milky Way Galaxy.

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

MiSci ECHO ECHO@mi-sci.org
5020 John R St
Detroit Michigan 48202
313-577-8400 x238
United States

http://www.mi-sci.org/echo/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Michigan Science Center cover:

Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Science
STEM
Technology/Information Science
NGSS

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

2020-2021 Pinnacle Award Recipient

2019-2020 Pinnacle Award Recipient

2018-2019 Pinnacle Award Recipient

"The students really enjoyed the experience. They were intrigued by all the activities and I learned a lot too."

“This was an engaging program. The kids loved it! They were able to experience experiments we are unable to try at site. And those were the wows of the program!”

" The program was very engaging, well-paced, and packed with learning opportunities!"

"I really appreciate the instructors' willingness to set up multiple test calls, and work with us on the scheduling."

ECHO Live! Featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt