Advancing Science

Advancing Science provides equitable access to science equipment and 3-dimensional learning experiences at no cost to K-12 schools in south-central Pennsylvania. By partnering with K-12 teachers, Advancing Science provides engaging classroom activities that are matched to Pennsylvania learning standards. Additionally, teachers are supported through professional development opportunities.

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About Us

Advancing Science at Gettysburg College is a K-12 science outreach program and a member of the Pennsylvania Science in Motion Consortium.  The program is a lending library of science equipment and lesson plans.  The Advancing Science van delivers resource kits to teachers and Mobile Educators are available for co-teaching visits.  The resource kits include lesson plans and class sets of the equipment and supplies needed to conduct the lesson.  The program offers 125 activities for grades K-12.  All services are provided at no cost thanks to our generous sponsors.

View our 2024-25 Annual Report. 

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The Science in Motion Consortium, established in 2000, is a network of science outreach programs supported by the PA Department of Education.  The members of the consortium all share a common goal – to provide equitable access to science education resources throughout Pennsylvania.

PA corporations can receive tax credits for donations to the Advancing Science at Gettysburg College through the PA EITC Program.