Join the farmers as they care for our baby farm animals. Discover what each of our babies will provide for the farmer and her family when they are all grown up. See a minimum of two of our babies live!
Program
US Grade: K - 4
Age: 6 - 10
Program Fee: $100.00 USD
Program Length: 45
Class Size: 25
Sarah Loveland
s.loveland@nysha.org
5798 State HWY 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone: (607) 547-1414
Reptiles and amphibians are not usually considered our favorite animals, but together we'll find out how cool they really are! Compare and contrast their life cycles, body coverings, feeding habits and seasonal behaviors with those of other animals in our area. Sound bytes, video clips and live animals are used.
Join us as we discuss the educational thoughts and ways of learning in China which have been handed down for thousands of years. We will explore aspirations, learning methods, different learning styles, life goals, and the foundation of education. We will also explore Chinese education through some historical stories about diligent students.| Debbie Ives dives@sckesc.org PO Box 160 13939 Diagonal Road Clearwater, KS 67026 United States Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115 Fax: (620) 584-3307 |
Little Skippers Grades K-3
Ahoy, mates! Your students will experience being a sailor for a day while enjoying an interactive lesson about sea trade, ship cargos, and the sometimes dangerous adventures of a sailor’s shipboard life. One student will even get to dress like a sailor! (Language Arts/Social Studies)
What Floats Your Boat? Literally.
Grades 3-6
How does a giant ship like the Spanish-American War Cruiser Olympia stay afloat? How does the World War II Submarine Becuna stay submerged? Learn about the physical principals involved in keeping a boat afloat – buoyancy, equilibrium, displacement, and density – through a series of fun hands-on activities. Tour these two ships and the Seaport’s boat-building shop to see firsthand how ships are made to float.
(Science/Social Studies/Math/Technology)
Real Pirates of Philadelphia
Grades 3-6
Looking for a buried treasure? For a pirate, this was often not a chest of gold but sugar, tobacco, or other ship cargos. Discover the role of early maritime economics from the point of view of 17th and 18th century pirates and privateers. Philadelphia was once considered a pirate depot and pirates actually played a large role in the American Revolution. Plus, one lucky student will get to dress up like a pirate! (Language Arts/Social Studies)
Early Explorers
Grades 3-6
Life aboard an early explorer’s ship was not easy. Find out how these hardy adventurers survived long voyage, including their diet, sleeping quarters, and the ancient navigation tools they used to find their way across the ocean to the new world. Early explorers were also early traders – learn about the concept of trade using explorers and their connection to Native Americans. (Language Arts/Social Studies/Geography)
Immigration-Philadelphia's Port of Freedom!
Grades 3-6
Did you know that prior to 1776, an estimated 70,000 Germans and 120,000 Scotch-Irish immigrated to Philadelphia? In the 1820’s alone 20,000 immigrants came the City of Brotherly Love, almost 10% of the national total. Discover the trials and tribulations facing different nationalities as they attempted to call Philadelphia home. Learn about the process of becoming an American citizen and the tools to research your own ancestry! (Language Arts/Social Studies)
History of Philadelphia
Grades 3-6
From Penn’s Treaty to an industrialized city, this lesson examines the history of Philadelphia from its origins to the present day. Learn about three pivotal time periods in Philadelphia history, including the Quakers and Native Americans, American Revolution and Founding Fathers, and Industrialization and modern day. Students will connect with their local history and learn how Philadelphia is more than cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. (Social Studies/Language Arts)
Interactive Cost: $125.00 (each)For more information about class content and academic standards please call 215-413-8649 or emailmflynn@phillyseaport.org.Information acquired from www.cilc.org and the Independence Seaport Museum www.phillyseaport.org/edu_student.shtml
African-American Mariners at Sea Grades 6-8
African Americans' naval service stretches back to the beginnings of the nation. Discover the important role of African-American mariners such as James Forten, Frederick Douglass, and Paul Cuffe. Learn how African-American mariners have shaped our naval history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. (Social Studies/Language Arts)
Simple Machines at Sea
Grades 6-8
How did early sailors move heavy things, such as coal and supplies, about the vessel? Simple machines helped the crew carry out such tasks on a daily basis. Learn the basics of knot tying and pulley systems, then delve into advanced examples in the Seaport’s boat-building workshop to gain first-hand experience of the importance of mechanical advantage. (Science/Math/Technology)
WWI -- The Forgotten War
Grades 6-8
Explore the causes and effects of the “Great War” and how it reshaped the world we live in today. Learn about the USS Olympia’s honorable mission to bring home the “unknown soldier” to America. This lesson also connects the conflict with previous wars and how it laid the groundwork for WWII.
(Social Studies/Language Arts)
WWII -- Submarines and Naval Warfare
Grades 6-8
Explore the importance of submarines and naval warfare during WWII with a lesson and tour of Submarine Becuna. Discover the significance of German U-Boats and learn about one of the greatest naval battles in history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Learn the history of WWII and its effects on the 20th century.
(Social Studies/Language Arts)
Interactive Cost: $125.00 (each)For more information about class content and academic standards please call 215-413-8649 or email mflynn@phillyseaport.org.Information acquired from www.cilc.org and the Independence Seaport Museum www.phillyseaport.org/edu_student.shtml
The China Trade -- Economics, Past and Present