Delaware Discovery Center Objectives Delaware Discovery Center Objectives Universal To inspire our visitors with a sense of awe and wonder. To demonstrate that our world is held together by the human spirit. To demonstrate that Earth - land, air, and water – comprise a complex and fragile system. To demonstrate that humans are an integral part of the Earth's System. To explore Earth and Beyond. To generate excitement, interest, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning. Comprehensive To place education as the focus of our mission. To identify the schools, youth groups and the communities we serve To enhance and extend classroom experience for program participants. To strive to offer learning opportunities for all of our visitors. Delaware Discovery Center Success Factors QUALIFIED, ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF QUALITY LEARNING & VARIED EXPERIENCES ABILITY TO MEET COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS MOTIVATE CHILDREN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS INTERDISCIPLINARY, INNOVATIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE OPERATION