DINOSAURS ROCK®Science school assemblies · PreK–8 Turn your gym into a natural history museum.
A high-energy science show with a full museum exhibit as the backdrop, then a hands-on dig or panning where every student discovers and keeps a genuine specimen.
Science School Assemblies in NJ, NY, CT, PA, RI, MA, VA, MD, CA: Dinosaurs, Oceans, Gems or Insects
For 27 years, DINOSAURS ROCK has brought the museum to schools across the region. Your students get a live, interactive science show, a full museum exhibit of genuine specimens in your gym or auditorium, and a hands-on activity they'll talk about for weeks. No buses, no permission slips and no lost class time.
Choose your assembly
Each program is a 45–50 minute interactive show in front of a full museum exhibit, followed by a hands-on activity. Every student goes home with a keepsake.
Dinosaurs DINOSAURS ROCK® Assembly
Dinosaur anatomy, fossil formation, extinction, and meat-eaters vs. plant-eaters. Students touch a real dinosaur egg, footprint and coprolite.
- Grades
- PreK–8
- Students keep
- A genuine fossil
- Fits
- Fossils & Earth history units
Oceans & Sharks OCEANS ROCK® Assembly
Life-size sea creatures, shark adaptations, ocean habitats and food chains. Students meet a shark and a stingray up close (no live fish).
- Grades
- PreK–8
- Students keep
- Seashells or a fossil shark tooth
- Fits
- Habitats & adaptation units
Rocks & Minerals GEMS ROCK® Assembly
The rock cycle, plate tectonics, geodes, gems and the rocks we use in everyday life, with a mining sluice and crystal geodes on display.
- Grades
- PreK–8
- Students keep
- Real gemstones & minerals
- Fits
- Rocks, minerals & Earth materials
Insects INSECTS ROCK Assembly
Insect and arachnid anatomy, life cycles and why bugs matter, with real preserved specimens from around the world.
- Grades
- PreK–5
- Students keep
- An insect replica
- Fits
- Life cycles & structure units
How a DINOSAURS ROCK assembly works
We handle everything. Your staff just brings the students.
The museum arrives
We set up a full museum exhibit of genuine specimens in your gym, auditorium, cafeteria or library.
The live science show
A 45–50 minute interactive presentation with a keynote video and plenty of student volunteers.
Hands-on discovery
Students explore, touch real specimens and dig up a keepsake of their own.
Learning continues
A downloadable study guide and fossil ID chart extend the lesson in class and at home.
Built for your science curriculum
Every show supports the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science. Programs can be tailored by grade level, and a downloadable study guide and fossil ID chart come with every booking.
- School-wide assemblies or grade-specific shows
- Kick off or wrap up a science unit
- Earth Day and environmental messages available
| Assembly | Standards | What students learn |
|---|---|---|
| DINOSAURS ROCK | 3-LS4-1 · 4-ESS1-1 | Fossils as evidence of past life and changing environments |
| OCEANS ROCK | 2-LS4-1 · 3-LS4-3 | Ocean habitats, biodiversity and how adaptations help survival |
| GEMS ROCK | 2-PS1-1 · 4-ESS1-1 | Properties of minerals, crystals and the rock cycle |
| INSECTS ROCK | 1-LS1-1 · 3-LS1-1 | Body structures and insect life cycles |
Inside a DINOSAURS ROCK school assembly
Giant skulls, real fossils, and a whole gym full of students who can't wait to volunteer.
A field trip that comes to you
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No buses, no permission slips
Skip the transportation costs, security concerns and lost class time of an off-site trip.
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A real museum, not a slideshow
Genuine fossils, giant skulls, minerals and specimens students can actually touch.
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Every student is involved
Volunteers on stage, specimens passed around, and a hands-on activity for everyone.
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Expert, experienced presenters
27 years and more than 10 million participants. We know how to engage a riveted gym full of kids.
Assemblies, STEM nights & more
The same museum-quality program works for school days, evening events and community groups.
School-wide assemblies
One show for the whole school, or grade-level shows tailored by age.
Science Days & STEM Nights
A headline exhibit that draws families into your science event.
PTA & PTO family nights
A Family Fun Night parents and kids remember all year.
Earth Day programs
Eco-friendly and litter-abatement messages built into the show.
Libraries & reading programs
Summer reading and library events with a fossil dig for every child. 2027 program →
"One of the best programs we've ever had"
The kids, staff, Principal and I absolutely loved the assembly. The kids were jaw-dropped excited throughout! Everything about the assembly was so fascinating.
D. Patel · PTA President, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School★★★★★"The programs offered are absolutely OUTSTANDING. The kids were engaged, enthused, and totally engrossed in an educational experience. One of the BEST PROGRAMS we've ever had!"
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★★★★★"Over the course of the past 11 years I have worked with DINOSAURS ROCK repeatedly. We are hopeful to have DINOSAURS ROCK back every year."
KateWillard School, Ridgewood NJ
★★★★★"We had Dinosaurs Rock and it was AWESOME. It's a great presentation and I recommend it for every school!"
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5-star reviews on Google
Schools, libraries and families review us on Google, a third-party site we don't control. Here's what they say about our Dinosaurs, Oceans and Gems programs.
★★★★★Google reviewDinosaur Rock was an absolute hit at our schools! We booked them for eight of our sites, and the feedback we received from staff, students, and families was overwhelmingly positive.
Sallee HerSchools · booked for 8 sites
★★★★★Google reviewWe love having Dinosaurs Rock! The presenters are all knowledgeable and keep the audience engaged. It's a great trip to the museum without leaving your building. The kids were excited, engaged and left so happy. Highly recommend having them at your school, or library!
Amy DorsheimerSchool & library programs
★★★★★Google reviewWe had the oceans presentation for our pre-k and kindergarten. They absolutely loved it! The information session was grade level and they loved digging for seashells at the end. Thank you for coming!
Mrs. LoffaOCEANS ROCK · Pre-K & Kindergarten
★★★★★Google reviewOur library hosted the Dinosaurs Rock show for our 2026 Summer Reading programs. Our presener Cristian, is especially knowledage, engaging in delivering fun facts and displaying unique dinosaurs' casts. The audience was thoroughly mesmerized by the musuem-quality interactivitiy and learned much deeper facts about dinosaurs!
Teresa ChangLibrary summer reading program
★★★★★Google reviewBrad came ALL THE WAY to Salisbury Maryland to wow our summer reading kids! The show was spectacular and received overwhelmingly positive feedback. We found them because our Summer Reading theme is "Unearth a Story" and we're leaning hard on dinosaurs, and we're already planning to bring them back next summer.
Karen EarpLibrary summer reading · Salisbury, MD
★★★★★Google reviewMy seven year old son and I attended a Dinosaurs Rock presentation at our public library and it was EXCELLENT! Educational, engaging, and funny!!
Carrie Shaw MillerPublic library presentation
★★★★★Google reviewWe used Dinosaurs Rock for a virtual gem party. After a zoom presentation, participants panned for gemstones and fossils using a sluice bag. All materials were sent to us prior to the party. Our child loved the presentation and activity!
Samantha BergmanGEMS ROCK · virtual gem program
★★★★★Google reviewWe had an incredible Dinosaurs Rock birthday party for my son's 4th birthday! Brad was great with the kids, super engaging and the kids had a wonderful time. It was a unique experience and something fun and different than other parties we've hosted and been to. Would highly recommend for any Dino lover!
Brittany WeinsteinDinosaur birthday party
★★★★★Google reviewJessie came to our home and hosted my 6 year old son's dinosaur birthday party. He and all of his friends had the most amazing time! The show was interactive, engaging and informative. The parents also loved it! I'd highly recommend Dinosaurs Rock for any party or event!
Christine MagnoniDinosaur birthday party
★★★★★Google reviewEverything was awesome! The kids were so super engaged (I was actually a little nervous it would be too old/educational but it was absolutely PERFECT!!!). David was great and all the parents even came up after and were complimenting us on such a cool and different party!!
Kristin MasonBirthday party
★★★★★Google reviewThis was an amazing party. Professor Alex kept 25 kids engaged and excited for over an hour. It was super fun and educational at the same time. The fossils and games were high quality. Thank you for giving us a great party to remember!
Laurie KirsteinBirthday party
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Keep the learning going
Every booking includes a downloadable study guide and fossil ID chart. Explore more resources for your classroom and library.
School assembly FAQ
How long is a DINOSAURS ROCK school assembly?
Each program is a 45–50 minute interactive show in front of a full museum exhibit, followed by a hands-on activity.
What grades are the assemblies for?
DINOSAURS ROCK, OCEANS ROCK and GEMS ROCK are designed for PreK through 8th grade, and INSECTS ROCK for PreK through 5th grade. Every show is tailored to the grade level in front of us, and we offer school-wide or grade-specific programs.
Are the assemblies aligned with science standards?
Yes. Every show supports the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science. See the standards chart above for each program.
Do students really get to keep something?
Yes! Depending on the assembly, students keep a genuine fossil, seashells or a fossil shark tooth, real gemstones and minerals, or an insect replica.
Where do you hold the assembly?
We set up our full museum exhibit right in your school: in the gym, auditorium, cafeteria or library. Our office will go over the space and setup details with you when you book.
What areas do you serve?
We bring school assemblies to New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Virginia. Outside our area? Ask about live virtual programs.
Do you offer programs for PTA nights, libraries and camps?
Absolutely. Our programs are popular for Science Days, STEM Nights, Family Fun Nights, Earth Day, library reading programs, summer camps and after-school enrichment.
How do we book an assembly?
Call our office at 917-375-4248 or email dinosaursrock2@gmail.com. We schedule every school personally to find the best date and time and to plan the right shows for your grades.
Bring the museum to your school.
Call our office and we'll help you choose the right assembly for your grades, schedule and science units.
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