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Program Flyer: Laser Demonstration
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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 | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 2 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons, After School Programs, Hospitals and other informal learning 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, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Problem Solving, Sciences, Special Needs, Technology/Information Science | |
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| Program Description | This interactive demonstration focuses on what a laser is, and how it is used in modern technology. Participants are first introduced to the differences between laser light and incandescent light. A laser light is also used to demonstrate the different properties of light. The other half of the demonstration will discuss various usages of lasers in our everyday life such as fiber optics and surgeries. | |
| Program Format |
1. Introduction and Greeting to the museum. 2. Discussion and showing of a laser and how it works. 3. Exhibiting and interactive discussion on the various properties of light. 4. Experiment on the different uses of lasers in our everyday lives. 5. This will all culminate in a live showing and explanation of a laser show. 6. Review and questions. 7. Conclusion and Farewell. |
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| Objectives |
1. Explore the different properties of light. 2. Compare the difference between a concave and convex lens. 3. Understand what a laser is and how it works. 4. Engage in a discussion on different uses of lasers. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
NS.K-4.1 Science As Inquiry Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiry. 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. Light, heat, electricity and magnetism. NS.5-8.1 Science As Inquiry Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Understanding about scientific inquiry. |
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| Program Length | 30 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Date/Time Notes |
Available Monday-Thursday 9:00-9:30am and from 2:00-5:00pm. Also available Friday from 9:00-9:30am All times are Eastern Standard Time. |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
By Request Cost: $75.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $65.00 What's this? |
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| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled 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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