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What is the Mobile Science Activity Center (MSAC)?

  • The MSAC trailers consist of two 44-foot long trailers with 10 iPad interactive workstations and one 36-foot trailer with 9 iPad interactive workstations for students to conduct activities and investigations related to agriculture and the environment.
  • All materials and supplies to conduct the activities are provided except for Ice Cream in a Bag where the school provides the milk and ice.
  • Examples of activities include: Biodegradable Corn Plastic, Ice Cream in a Bag, Gluep, and Soy Lip Balm. These activities make the connection between the agricultural source to commonly used products.
  • All activities align with Scientific Inquiry in Kentucky's Education Standards.
  • Target grade levels are 4th and 5th grade. However, activities are available for grades K-8.
  • The school contact must complete and return a pre-visit packet 3 weeks prior to each visit.  This packet will be provided by the MSAC Coordinator.
  • Cost is $200 per day or $500 for 3 days maximum per school location.

Mobile Science Activity Center

In order to book the MSAC you will need to contact the appropriate coordinator for your area via email. A map of the Mobile Science Activity Center coordinators is also listed in the right column under Forms & Documents.

  • Jason Hodge – Western KY (Orange) – jason.hodge@ky.gov
  • Brandy Graves – Central/Northern KY (Blue) – brandy.graves@ky.gov

Additional Links

  • KY Mobile Science Activity Center Virtual Tour (Video)
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    Mobile Science Activity Center

    Ice Cream Activity

    MSAC trailer rules learn about how milk comes from Dairy cows and is used for the ice cream experiment. Listen and learn about how to make ice cream! Educators remember the schools supply the milk and ice. Thank a farmer, they feed, clothe and shelter you daily!

    Information for Teachers & Educators

    MSAC promotion informational video, on setup, electrical services needed, parking, information packet, pre-visit forms, information about the hands on activities and demonstrations, volunteers, and remember to book the MSAC trailers early!

    Agriculture Class Overview - Our Farms, Our Food, Our Future!

    Come and learn about agriculture! Learn about agriculture commodities, agriculture heritage, land, food we grow and the farmers and workers that make it happen and the evolving changes.

    Soil erosion activity demonstration

    Mobile Science Activity Center (MSAC) setup and information for upcoming visit. This demonstration covers why soil erosion takes place. Also talks about how the soil holds water, nutrients, and minerals for the plants to grow, and helps to protect our natural environment.

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