Middle and High School

Our Programs are:

Adaptable

We adapt our programs for each individual experience, based on grade, students’ background, and teacher needs.

Indoor or Outdoor

Our programs can be taught in your classrooms, on a field trip, or even outside at your school’s backyard!

Standards Aligned

We can work with you to ensure the program aligns with and enhances what students are already learning in the classroom.

Browse our programs:

Check out our
6-12 Program Guide

View all of our middle and high school programs

See our classic
field trips

Or see some of our highlighted classroom programs below!

Classroom Programs Catalog
Erupting Earth!
3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Erupting Earth!
3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

Discover the different types of volcanic activity that created the 600+ volcanoes right here in Northern Arizona!

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3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Introduction to Climate Change and Renewable Energy
4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Introduction to Climate Change and Renewable Energy
4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

A three-part program for grades 5–12 that builds climate literacy and introduces renewable energy through engaging lessons, real-world science, and hands-on activities.

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4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Waste Reduction Strategies
4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Waste Reduction Strategies
4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

A free educational program for grades 4–12 that teaches students how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink waste through interactive lessons.

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4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Rock Talk
3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Rock Talk
3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

Explore sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock, how they interact in the rock cycle, and what it all means for us in our intro to geology program.

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3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Sail Cars
3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Sail Cars
3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

Harness the power of the wind to see how far your car can go!

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3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Animal Adaptations
pre-K / K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Animal Adaptations
pre-K / K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

Get hands on with animal specimens to discover how animals native to Northern Arizona have adapted to thrive in their unique environments!

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pre-K / K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Grand Canyon Geology
4th, 5th, Middle School, High School
Grand Canyon Geology
4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

Unearth two billion years of Earth’s History through the layers of Grand Canyon

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4th, 5th, Middle School, High School

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Community Events FAQ

  • Our Science Saturdays and many other events we do are Free!

    Our Adult Workshops typically have a cost but that includes take home materials.

    Each event will vary- check their specific event page for exact pricing.

  • Many of our events require advanced registration to attend. Check the event page for exact details.

    Our Science Saturday events are always open to drop in with registering.

  • Classroom programs are typically about an hour in length, but can be tailored to your time limits.

    K-2nd grade programs are usually 30-45min.

    Field trips vary based on location, ranging from 1 hour to the whole day.

  • Potentially! Email info@willowbendcenter.org with what you have in mind. We may be able to accommodate a custom tour in most natural areas around Flagstaff, or do private indoor programs.
    Willow Bend does not provide transportation.