Learning is FUNdamental at Hersheypark! Sure, your students are going to have a great time on a class trip to Hersheypark, but they will also gain "hands on" experience in areas all across the curriculum, from Science to Math, to Language Arts!
We offer Education Days that cover a variety of subject matter, and are pleased to introduce Marketing Day and Ed-ZOO-Cation Day this year! Not able to visit on an Education Day? Hersheypark has just the solution! Download our Math, Science, Physics, or Discovery Guide and customize a visit for your students on the date of your choice!
Math Day - Friday, May
7
Calculate a variety of real life, real time equations within Hersheypark using probabilities, percentages, problem solving and more. Download and use the Hersheypark Math Manual with NCTM standards for activities such as creating graphs, plots, and tessellations.
Download the Math Lab Manual.
Physics
Day - Thursday, May 13
We'd like to thank The Millersville University Physics Department for creating new Physics activities targeted for advanced Math and Science students. Download Advanced Physics Workbook.
Hersheypark becomes a giant Physics laboratory on this special day! Use our Physics Guide to measure how force, energy, mass, and other concepts keep Hersheypark rides going up… and coming down! And, join us in the Amphitheatre for fun, educational presentations by the Millersville University Physics Department! Presentations are 20 to 30 minutes long and will be followed by a question and answer session. Download the Physics Lab Manual.
Ed-Zoo-Cation Day - Wednesday, May 19
All activities will take place inside ZooAmerica (included in your Hersheypark admission)
A variety of interactive Habitat Stations will be set up throughout ZooAmerica where students will learn how various species support entire ecosystems within five different biomes in North America.
Endangered Species Programs
During these 30-minute presentations students will discover that every animal has a story to tell, and learn how factors such as habitat loss, chemical poisoning, and the effects of climate change can lead to an entire species to become endangered.
Science Day
- Thursday, May 20
“Xtreme Science” Presented by The Franklin Institute
Using our Physical Science Guide, students will be challenged to measure, calculate, experience, and comprehend Physical Science concepts such as speed, energy, and force. And bring your group to the Amphitheatre for interactive, educational presentations by representatives from The Franklin Institute, one of the premier centers for science education and development in the United States. Presentations are approximately 20 to 30 minutes long. Download the Science Manual.
Marketing Day - Thursday,May 27
Marketing experts from Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World will give a series of five presentations that will discuss a variety of Marketing disciplines. The presentations are approximately 20 to 30 minutes long and will be followed by a question and answer session.
May is Home School Month!- May 2010
A special discount admission available for Home School Groups of 20 or more for visits in the month of May! Visit on one of our scheduled educational days in May and participate in the fun and learning with other school groups. Or, download our Math, Science, Physics, or Discovery manual and choose a day to learn on your own!
The Hershey Story – the Museum on Chocolate Avenue
Located in the heart of Chocolatetown, The Hershey Story guides visitors on an inspirational journey through Milton S. Hershey's lifetime and beyond, a tale spanning more than 150 years of trials, triumphs, philanthropic endeavors and one man's unwavering confidence.
From Hershey's earliest entrepreneurial ventures to his visions of a town built upon the success of a simple confectionery treat, The
Hershey Story is an uplifting celebration of the great American dream.
Visit our Chocolate Lab, where you can explore the unique qualities of chocolate through playful, hands-on experiences.
Call 717-534-3439 or visit HersheyStory.org for information. Group rates are available.
Hershey's Chocolate World
FREE Admission! Hershey's Chocolate World
is located just outside the Hersheypark gates! Plus, Hersheypark
offers discount pricing for your group on pre-purchased tickets
for Hershey's Really Big 3-D Show!
Download the Guides
Not able to visit on one of our scheduled Education Days? Hersheypark has just the solution! Download our Math, Science Physics, or Discovery Guide and customize a visit for your students on the date of your choice!
MATH ACTIVITIES MANUAL
Created with NCTM standards in mind, this booklet features math activities relating to problem-solving, probability, percents, and more. Targeted for students up to 8th grade, activities include creation of graphs, plots, and tessellations. Download the Math
Activities Manual.
PHYSICS LAB MANUAL
Created for High School students with an understanding of the concepts of Physics, this booklet features activities which will test their comprehension of higher-order Physics concepts and metric units of measure. Download the Physics Lab Manual.
DISCOVERY GUIDE
This cross-curricular booklet features activities covering many content areas. It is designed with students up to 6th grade in mind, and contains activities relating to Science, Math, Language Arts, and more! Download the Discovery
Guide.
MIDDLE HIGH PHYSICAL SCIENCE GUIDE
Created for students in grades 6 through 9, this booklet features activities related to the physical science concepts learned in the classroom. Students are challenged to measure, calculate, experience, and comprehend physical science concepts. Download the Middle
High Physical Science Guide.
ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS MANUAL
The Millersville University Physics Department has developed Physics activities targeted for advanced Math and Science students. Download Advanced Physics Workbook.
QUESTIONS?
A Hersheypark representative is available to answer all
your questions and help you plan a day that will have everyone
in your group Hersheypark Happy!
Just call 1-800-242-4236
to reserve your copy of our educational workbooks!
Ask about our terrific savings for school groups!
