
SHARP in the Field
Opportunities for Discovery and Adventure

- Discovery World – Students see the world’s largest model of the Great Lakes, recreate the life cycle of a salmon, explore Reiman Aquarium and touch a live lake sturgeon
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block – A tour of the Burnham Block dwellings connect students with Wisconsin architect Frank Lloyd Wright
- Friends of The Domes – Students develop a pollinator model sculpture and enjoy a scavenger hunt for various pollinators like bees, bats, birds and lizards
- Hunger Task Force Farm – Students gain valuable, hands-on experience working in the school garden and demonstration kitchen
- Lynden Sculpture Garden – Small groups of students conduct field research on different types of flowers, leaves, seeds and trees; includes creating clay impressions and drawings to reinforce concepts learned
- Milwaukee Art Museum – Docents trained by SHARP help 4-year old students explore animals and fine art through movement, storytelling and play-based learning techniques
- Milwaukee School of Engineering – Includes learning about college and career options, rapid prototyping and physical computing
- Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center – Carroll University Early Childhood Education works alongside Prairie Springs to show students a bee hive, take a nature walk and gain understanding related to pollination and thriving plant ecosystems
- Quad – Students tour the printing company facility, engage in a logic puzzle generally reserved for potential hires and hear from a panel of diverse employees who use technology in their everyday work
- Urban Ecology Center – Students embark on exciting, nature-based experiences unique to the season during their visit
- Waukesha County Historical Society Museum – Intergenerational Heritage Fair gives helps students learn about the history and culture of Waukesha County through hands-on craft and culture activities
Milwaukee STEAM Core Educational Tours
- K3 – Urban Ecology Center
- K4 – Milwaukee Art Museum
- K5 – Lynden Sculpture Garden
- First Grade – Friends of The Domes
- Second Grade – Discovery World
- Third Grade – Urban Ecology Center
- Fourth Grade – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block
Waukesha STEAM Core Educational Tours
- K4 – Urban Ecology Center
- K5 – Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center
- First Grade – Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center
- Second Grade – Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center
- Third Grade – Waukesha County Historical Society Museum
- Fourth Grade – Waukesha County Historical Society Museum
Milwaukee Design Through Code (DTC) Educational Tours
- DTC 3 – Hunger Task Force Farm
- DTC 4 – Milwaukee School of Engineering STEM Center
- DTC 5 – Milwaukee School of Engineering STEM Center
Waukesha Design Through Code (DTC) Educational Tours
- DTC 3 – Quad
- DTC 4 – Quad