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Program Flyer: Sophisticated Shadows
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New York Hall of Science  2008-09 Honorable Mention |
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| Contact Information |
Chris Lawrence clawrence@nyscience.org 47-01 111th street Queens, NY 11368 United States Phone: (718) 699-0005 ext. 319 Fax: (718) 699-1341 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
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  based on 10 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, Public Library: Library Patrons, After School Programs, hospitals and other informal learing centers | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | None | |
| Primary Disciplines | Best Practice, Family & Consumer Science, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Family & Consumer Science, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science | |
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| Program Description | In order to cast a shadow, three things are needed: a light source, an object to block the light, and a background for the shadow to land on. The first exhibit the students will visit, Recollections, demonstrates these three basic requirements for a shadow to be cast. At the Sophisticated Shadows exhibit, the Virtual Visit instructor will experiment with shadows, showing the students that shadows can be enlarged and reduced in size. While most people would describe a shadow's color as either "gray" or "black" at the Colored Shadows exhibit, the idea that shadows can actually be composed of many different colors will be explored. Before visiting the last exhibit, the students will try to guess what an object is by observing its shadow. At the concluding exhibit, Professor Pulfrich's Universe, the Virtual Visit instructor will reinforce that objects will only cast a two-dimensional shadow and that shadows are capable of movement. | |
| Program Format |
1. Basic definition of shadows 2. View exhibit "Recollections" which displays shadows as computer generated colored images. 3. Activity: Students observe their own shadows. 4. The importance of the light source. 5. View exhibit "Colored Shadows." 6. Activity: Comparing 3-D objects and their shadows. 7. View exhibit "Professor Pulfrich's Universe." 8. Conclusion and questions and answers. |
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| Objectives |
The participant will: - Explore the characteristics of shadows. - Experiment with creating and viewing shadows. - Engage in a discussion about shadows. - View exhibits that highlight the nature of shadows. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
NS.K-4.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of Properties of objects and materials. NS.K-4.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiry NS.K-4.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop Abilities of technological design Understanding about science and technology |
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| Program Length | 45 Minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
By Request Cost: $125.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $100.00 What's this? |
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| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We dial school. Optimal IP connection speed 364. Test connection required prior to scheduled Virtual Visit. |
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