Add to Favorites| Content Provider | New York Hall of Science  2008-09 Honorable Mention | |
| Contact Information | Anthony Negron anegron@nysci.org 47-01 111th street Queens, NY 11368 United States Phone: (718) 699-0005 ext. 597 Fax: (718) 699-1341 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 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, Character Education, Collaboration, International, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Standards, Technology/Information Science | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Foreign/World Languages, Problem Solving | |
| Program Description | There are 2 versions of our 1001 Inventions Virtual Visit: One will focus on the Home Zone of the exhibition. This will deal with inventions created almost 1000 years ago that still shape our everyday life. Students will engage in several activities creating similar inventions as seen in the exhibition. (Primary Audience: 3rd-5th graders) The second version focuses on the Universe Zone. This deals with how ancient astronomers expanded our view of the universe. Students will also engage in several activities creating instruments/tools that are helpful for us to understand our stars and constellations.(Primary audience: 6th-8th graders) | |
| Program Format | Both programs will have the following format: 1.)Introduction to the museum 2.)Discussion on Ben Kingsley video and premise for the exhibition. 3.)Look at one of the specific exhibits (i.e Elephant clock exhibit) 4.)Hands-on activity (i.e create lemon power clocks) 5.)Visit another exhibit (i.e camera obscura exhibit) 6.) Hands-on activity 7.) One final exhibit and conclusion wrapping up overall theme of the exhibition and program | |
| Objectives | The participants will: -engage in numerous activities creating similar inventions that were have benefited society for years. -develop an appreciation for past inventors who have helped shape our lives today. -explore the history of various cultures with an emphasis on the muslim culture and how all cultures have contributed to an assortment of inventions we can't seem to live without. | |
| 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 NS.K-4.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of Properties of earth 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 Understanding about scientific inquiry NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop Abilities of technological design Understanding about science and technology NS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of Properties of earth materials | |
| Program Length | 30-35 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | This is the first this special traveling exhibition has been in the United States and will only be offered from December 4th-April 24th | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | By Request Cost: $75.00 | |
| 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 | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| 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. |