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Program Flyer: Playground Science
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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 | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 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, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Best Practice, Sciences, Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | Visit our outdoor science playground and explore the world of simple machines. See and learn how levers, pulleys, screws, and wheel and axles all help comprise your favorite playground exhibits. Students will also get a chance to create their own outdoor playground! | |
| Program Format |
1. Introduction to the museum and welcoming of students. 2. A brief discussion will take place about simple machines. 3. The students will then see an Archimedes screw in use and we will figure out what exactly is going on and what simple machines make up this exhibit. 4. Our next exhibit will display the slides. A similar conversation as above will take place. 5. The instructor will then lead the students in an activity on inclined planes. 6. We will then move on to the Giant lever exhibit and discuss its components and function. 7. A second activity will take place relating to the lever. 8. The virtual visit will finish with our Giant Seesaw exhibit. 9. Conclusions, Questions and Farewells will then take place. |
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| Objectives |
Participants will be able to: - explore our outdoor playground. - develop their understanding of simple machines. -engage in interactive activities to further their knowledge on key physic topics dealing with simple machines. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
National 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-4.2 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.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop - Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry - Understandings about scientific inquiry NS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of Properties of objects and materials |
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| Program Length | 45 Minutes and 25 Minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
By Request Cost: $200.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $170.00 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 | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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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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