Exhibits are mapped to science TEKS for grades 3-8, and teachers receive pre-visit activities and follow-up materials to sustain student interest long after the Trailblazer drives off campus. Each Trailblazer, housed in a 40-foot trailer, can accommodate 30 students at a time. Students take at least 35-45 minutes per group, and up to 200 students can visit each trailer per day. The hosting organization provides a minimum of five volunteers. A TAME Trailblazer Facilitator delivers the Trailblazer, trains volunteers, and coordinates the flow of students through the Trailblazer. Educators are provided with follow-up materials.
Energy
TB1: Energy Transmission Demonstration, Energy Tubes, Hand Boilers, Hand Crank Generator, Solar Cell, Thermal Camera, Van De Graaff Generator, Videos
TB2: Energy Transmission Demonstration, Energy Tubes, Hand Boilers, Hand Crank Generator, Impact of Insulation, Solar Cell, Wind Turbine, Videos
Space
TB1: Relative Gravity Interactive, Robotic Arm, Shark Tracker, Spot the Station, Virtual Reality Spacewalk, Videos
TB2: Relative Gravity Interactive, Shark Tracker, Spot the Station, Thermal Camera, Virtual Reality Spacewalk, Videos
Biotechnology
TB1: Augmented Reality Anatomy, Digital Microscope, Digital Thermometers, Microscope & Cells, Pulse Oximeters, Stethoscopes, Videos
TB2: Augmented Reality Anatomy, Digital Microscope, Digital Thermometers, Genetic Mutation, Pulse Oximeters, Robotic Surgery, Videos
Aerodynamics
TB1: Bernoulli Experiment, Turbulence Interactive, Wind Tunnel Interactive, Videos
TB2: Airfoil Experiment, Bernoulli’s Experiment, Turbulence Interactive, Wind Tunnel Interactive, Videos
Weather
TB1: Green Screen Technology, Plasma Ball Interactive, Tornado Demonstration, Tornado Tube Interactive, Videos
TB2: Green Screen Technology, Paleoclimatology, Plasma Ball Interactive, Tornado Demonstration, Tornado Tube Interactive, Van De Graaff Generator, Weather Station, Videos
Pre-Visit Classroom Activity
Please take a few minutes to go over these resources to get ready for your Trailblazer visit.
After Your Trailblazer Visit
We have lots of great materials to use to keep the Trailblazer energy going in your classroom or TAME Club! Email us for activities, downloads, and other references.
