Field Trips

Enjoy a class taught by a KLCH instructor at KLCH!

In the last 3 years KLCH has provided over 450 classes to Kansas students.

Half Day: 2 hours (1 class)

Full Day: 4 hours (2 classes)

Minimum Charges Apply

$10 – $15 per person

Your Field Trip to KLCH Will Include

VALEDA

You will enjoy visiting Valeda, our talking, transparent woman.

INTERACTIVE LESSON

Have fun learning with a certified health instructor.

KLCH EXHIBITS

Appreciate exploration time in the incredible Exhibit Hall.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

Hands-on activities are always a highlight of a visit to KLCH!

Class Descriptions

KLCH caters to a diverse population and continually strives to use inclusive language in programs in regard to gender, sex, and socioeconomic backgrounds when teaching our health education programs.

Dental Health

During the fun-filled program, students will examine the parts of a tooth and learn proper dental health and hygiene. Healthy nutrition related to dental health will also be discussed.
4-LS1-1

 

Farm to Family

During this “Down to Earth” program, students will learn where and how fruits and vegetables grow. With the help of the “Organ Annie” doll, they also discover the benefits of eating healthy for one’s body. The program includes a hands-on activity that the students can take home and share with their family.

Dental Health

During the fun-filled program, students will examine the parts of a tooth and learn proper dental health and hygiene. Healthy nutrition related to dental health will also be discussed.
4-LS1-1

 

Farm to Family

During this “Down to Earth” program, students will learn where and how fruits and vegetables grow. With the help of the “Organ Annie” doll, they also discover the benefits of eating healthy for one’s body. The program includes a hands-on activity that the students can take home and share with their family.

Dental Health

During this fun-filled program students examine the parts of a tooth and learn proper dental hygiene. Healthy nutrition related to dental health will also be discussed. The hands-on activity stresses the importance of brushing daily.
4-LS1-1

Farm to Family

During this “Down to Earth” program, students will learn where and how fruits and vegetables grow. With the help of the “Organ Annie” doll, they also discover the benefits of eating healthy for one’s body. The program includes a hands-on activity that the students can take home and share with their family.

Nutrition: Food is Fuel

Using a variety of activities, students will learn basic principles of nutrition and healthy eating.  The interactive hands-on activity reinforces principles taught in the classroom portion of the nutrition lesson.
3-LS3-2

Skeletal System

Students meet the skeleton “Charlie Bones” who will help them learn the importance of keeping bones and muscles healthy. Students will be taught the importance of exercise and how to choose calcium-rich foods. Students build a skeleton during the hands-on activity.
4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

Skeletal System

Students will meet the skeleton “Charlie Bones” who will help them learn the importance of keeping bones and muscles healthy. Students learn the importance of exercise and how to choose calcium-rich foods. Students build a skeleton during the hands-on activity.
4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

Nutrition: Food is fuel

Using a variety of activities, students will learn basic principles of nutrition and healthy eating.  The interactive hands-on activity reinforces principles taught in the classroom portion of the nutrition lesson.
3-LS3-2

Digestive System

Students learn the route their food takes as it travels through the digestive system. The hands-on activity explores each part of this amazing system from start to finish.
4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

Respiratory System: Nurturing healthy breathing

Students will discover the consequences of smoking tobacco while exploring the respiratory system and observing preserved pigs lungs. To enhance their understanding, students will make a bottle respiratory system.
4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

Nutrition: Food is fuel

Students will learn how to apply the MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts label to their everyday eating habits. They also learn the importance of balancing their food intake with their physical activity for a “Winning Combination.” During the hands-on activity, students organize and build a healthy meal while taking a look at their own eating habits.
3-LS3-2

Digestive System

Students learn the route their food takes as it travels through the digestive system. The hands-on activity explores each part of this amazing system from start to finish.
4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

Respiratory System: nurturing healthy breathing

Students will discover the consequences of smoking tobacco while exploring the respiratory system and observing preserved pigs lungs. To enhance their understanding, students will make a bottle respiratory system.
4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

Nutrition: Food is fuel

Students will learn how to apply the MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts label to their everyday eating habits. They also learn the importance of balancing their food intake with their physical activity for a “Winning Combination.” During the hands-on activity, students organize and build a healthy meal while taking a look at their own eating habits.
3-LS3-2

Digestive System

Students learn the route their food takes as it travels through the digestive system. The hands-on activity explores each part of this amazing system from start to finish.
4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3

Puberty Education

Students learn to recognize the body changes of puberty preparing them for the physical, mental and social challenges of adolescence. Although the class is divided male/female, all students learn the male and female reproductive systems as well as proper hygiene.   MS-LS1-1
Puberty Outline 2021
Puberty Virtual Program Promo Video

 

Puberty Education – Parent Program

The preview program allows parents and educators the opportunity to view and ask questions about the puberty education class prior to their child attending the program. Fee: $125

 

pathways to Prevention

This session is a straight-forward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. This powerful program includes high-impact video clips and interactive activities.
Drug Prevention Outline
3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-8

Puberty

Students learn to recognize the body changes of puberty preparing them for the physical, mental and social challenges of adolescence. Although the class is divided male/female, all students learn the male and female reproductive systems as well as proper hygiene.
Puberty Outline 2021
MS-LS1-1

Human Reproduction

Students discuss their “Road of Life” goals while exploring the different levels of maturation, human reproduction and the birth process. This program encourages students to make abstinence-based decisions and is divided male/female.
Human Reproduction Outline
3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-1, MS-LS3-2, HS, LS1-4, HS-LS4-1

Human Reproduction Parent Program

The preview program allows parents and educators the opportunity to view and ask questions about the human reproduction class prior to their child attending the program. Fee: $125

 

pathways to Prevention

This session is a straightforward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. This powerful program includes high-impact video clips and interactive activities.
Drug Prevention Outline
3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, MS-LS1-8

Human Reproduction

Students discuss their “Road of Life” goals while exploring the different levels of maturation, human reproduction and the birth process. This program encourages students to make abstinence-based decisions and is divided male/female.
Human Reproduction Outline
3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-1, MS-LS3-2, HS, LS1-4, HS-LS4-1

Human Reproduction Parent Program

The preview program allows parents and educators the opportunity to view and ask questions about the human reproduction class prior to their child attending the program. Fee: $125

 

navigating drug awareness

This session is a straightforward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. This powerful program includes high-impact video clips and interactive activities.
Drug Prevention Outline

3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, MS-LS1-8

navigating drug awareness

This session is a straightforward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. This powerful program includes high-impact video clips and interactive activities.
Drug Prevention Outline
3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, MS-LS1-8

Healthy Relationships

This program is a straightforward discussion on the development of healthy relationship skills. It includes information about cultural and social norms that can play a part in the perpetuation of violence.
Healthy Relationships Outline

Healthy Relationships PDF

 

Big Decisions – Teen Sexual Health

This program provides a candid conversation about the physical, mental and social consequences of sexual behaviors. Students learn about the risks of unplanned pregnancy and STIs while encouraging abstinence-based decisions and healthy relationships.
Teen Sexual Health Outline
HS-LS1-4, HS-LS4-1

Big Decisions – Teen Sexual Health

This program provides a candid conversation about the physical, mental and social consequences of sexual behaviors. Students learn about the risks of unplanned pregnancy and STIs while encouraging abstinence-based decisions and healthy relationships.
Teen Sexual Health Outline
HS-LS1-4, HS-LS4-1

Healthy Relationships

This program is a straightforward discussion on the development of healthy relationship skills. It includes information about cultural and social norms that can play a part in the perpetuation of violence.
Healthy Relationships Outline

Healthy Relationships PDF

Health Programs Overview

This college-level program builds excitement for future educators by demonstrating health education teaching methods and student activities.