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Science |
Susan Adie, Nature’s
Storyteller
Having studied the natural history of the world’s most
fascinating life forms for more than 30 years, Susan
Adie
enthralls students with her unique form of storytelling.
The program incorporates her experiences with the
natural history of various animals, which supplements and enhances
students’ science studies. Susan also has a slide show of award-winning nature
photography she uses to help students understand the beauty of these oft
endangered animals. Visit Susan
Adie's program on the Arctic and rainforests
here. |
Bubble-ology 101
Students learn why bubbles are spherical, how to
mix the perfect bubble formula and even how to create a
square bubble! Casey Carle started the program, Bubblemania, which engages both hemispheres of the brain—the creative and the analytical.
The program shows students
that beautiful art can be made through the help of
science. Visit the Bubblemania Web site
here. |
Bug Out!
Presented by the Junior Museum of Troy, students learned
all about the life of a bug and all the wonderful,
beneficial things these creepy crawly creatures can do
for the ecosystems of the world. |
Can
You Dig It?
Kids
can’t resist playing in the dirt and now they don’t have
to! A 4-H educator will be on hand to cheer kids on as
they dig in the dirt and plant their own seeds. All the
while, they’ll be learning about soil, seeds and
gardening techniques. |
Chemistry of Cooking
Watch out Rachael Ray and Emeril Lagasse, Joseph Biss is
in the house and he’s cookin’! Students won’t be kickin’
it up a notch or making a 30-minute meals, though;
they’re learning about chemical reactions that happen
during cooking. Next time your children are in the kitchen, ask
them about what happens when an egg is fried or
water is microwaved. You’ll be surprised at the little
slices of knowledge they’ve picked up. |
The
Day the School Went Wild!
This is an assembly program of participatory wild songs and
natural stories led by Jay Mankita. With the stage
decorated with a colorful backdrop of beautiful animal
pictures and photographs, students are encouraged to
be aware of how their actions are impacting
the planet. The songs, sign language and sounds allow
students to participate in this fast-paced, education
activity. Click
here for more
information on this program. |
Dinoman!
A full day of science that never gets boring! During
this performance, Dinoman takes charge in the hunt for
dinosaurs from the Mesozoic who made the footprints on
the stage. After this fun and informative show, Dinoman
gathers students one class at a time for
workshops where he discusses fossils, passes out real dinosaur
bones for students to see and feel and answers
any questions. |
Dinoman! Space
What possible connection could dinosaurs have with the
solar system? Students involved in The Solar System
and Beyond can answer that for you! Using proven
theatrical techniques that children love, Dinoman begins
the discussion with the extinction of dinosaurs and
quickly points upward for a fun-filled adventure in
space. From Mercury to meteors, planetoid to Pluto,
students fly into a land where science and fun are
synonymous. After the performance, Dinoman holds
workshops where small groups of students learn about
stages of matter, simplified thermodynamics and amazing
marshmallow magic! |
Dinosaur Sleuths
This presentation is an exciting traveling exhibit that
lets children explore the world of the paleontologist in
search of dinosaurs. Students investigate the scientific
dinosaur digs and do some clue-gathering of their own!
Click
here for more details. |
DNA Fingerprinting
This hands-on program is one of the most popular
Arts-in-Education events at Schuylerville! Under the
direction of scientist Joseph Biss, students conduct DNA
fingerprinting experiments. They incorporate the
scientific method, teamwork skills and various other
research-based techniques to have, as students say, “awesome fun.”
Click
here to go to Joseph's
Web site. |
Exotic Animals from Around the
World with Joseph Biss
Students
delight in the unusual as scientist Joseph Biss brings
in an array of exotic animals to see and touch. The
program includes discussions of the animals’ lives,
habits and habitats.
Click
here to go to Joseph's
Web site. |
Forensic Anthropology with
Joseph Biss
Scientist
Joseph Biss gives students a chance for hands-on
exploration of the field of forensic science, including
fingerprinting, ballistics, footprints and tire prints and
hair analysis. Kids work in teams to assemble skeletons
and determine causes of death in mock criminal cases.
Click
here to go to Joseph's
Web site. |
Fur, Feathers and Scales
Based on scientific facts, this presentation explains such
concepts as anatomy and physiology of the animals, their
place in the environment and the impact man has had on
them over the years. |
Mark Lemeri's Science Magic
A table is chock full of everyday items (maybe a bicycle
wheel, telephone cord, computer keyboard, pencils,
etc.). Students choose some of these and, with a little
magic and lots of knowledge, Lockheed Martin's Mark Lemeri will use the items to conduct awe-inspiring
science experiments. |
Loon
Migration & Advanced Loon Program
These magnificent birds reflect the health of the
environment we share with all wildlife. These program
tap into students’ natural interest in wildlife
to investigate important science concepts. The
common
loon is used as an education tool to lead students
through the steps involved in conducting research.
The
Adirondack Cooperative Loon Program’s experienced
educators share exciting visuals and lead classroom
activities. Click
here for more details. |
Monarchs in the
Classroom
Students
will be in awe as they watch monarch larvae change into
beautiful butterflies. This program includes a visit
from a 4-H educator, a movie shown from a larvae’s
perspective, age-appropriate discussion of the life
cycle, as well as a physical migration game. The program
culminates with a butterfly release. |
Planetarium Adventures: Constellations
Students discover that the stars move in a
beautiful, yet predictable, pattern across the sky.
Learning to navigate to the North Star and around the
Circumpolar Constellations, students see the stars
transform into the well-known shapes of Orion, the Swan, Ursa Major, the dog and the Gemini Twins.
Click
here to go to the
Planetarium Adventures Web site. |
Planetarium Adventures: Explore the Solar System
Students are able to see the magnitude of the
distance to each planet from the sun. They compare the size, temperature, orbit and rotation of planets and
view the beauty of the Milky Way Galaxy. Click
here to go to the
Planetarium Adventures Web site. |
Pond Science with Joseph Biss
Scientist
Joseph Biss presents the visible and “invisible” world
of the pond to students. The program includes
discussions of animal and plant life, as well as
hands-on activities.
Click
here to go to Joseph's
Web site. |
Simple Machines
This program from Scotia-Glenville Children's Museum is
filled with hands-on experiences and demonstrations to
allow students to learn about force, energy and
friction. In this traveling physics activity, they also discover how simple machines make work easier for
everyone. |
Sciencing with Seismology
4-H
educators present a hands-on program in which students
learn about the science of seismology. They’ll see how a
seismograph works and how structures are designed to
withstand different ground conditions. |
Utica Zoomobile
Lions and tigers and
bears—oh my! Students learn about the different kinds of
native New York State animals, which will make an
appearance right in the classrooms from the Utica Zoo Zoomobile!
Click
here to go to the
Zoomobile Website. |
Who
Eats My Garbage?
Children learn about the process of recycling food over
time by observing a vericomposting bin in their
classroom. A 4-H instructor uses hands-on science
experiments to show how garbage is broken down and also
to illustrate the scientific process.
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