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Discovery Center
Discovery Center
Come to The Discovery Center and learn something amazing about the world and yourself. This remarkable 22,500 square foot space, with over 30 exhibits, was created for, with, and by children. We understand that play is an essential part of learning and exploration of the world leads children to self-discovery. Children are free to touch, to laugh, to manipulate and to encounter in a happy and safe environment. The Discovery Center is for every young child and fascinates the child in everyone.
Programming
Programming
Bubbleology: A Soapy Sudsy Science (At Museum)
Bubbleology: A Soapy Sudsy Science (At Museum)
Grades: Pre-K–2
Audience Size: 10–25 students
Length of Program: 15–20 minutes
Description: What is the science behind BUBBLES? During this beloved Discovery Center program, children will use the scientific method to experiment hands-on and observe what bubbles look like and how they behave.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards:
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
Planning and carrying out investigations
Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Learning Standards for Technology Education
Engineering design
Categories: Science
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
Candy Math (At Museum)
Candy Math (At Museum)
Grades: K–5
Audience Size: 10–25 students
Length of Program: 20 minutes
Description: Math will never be this sweet! Learn about the science of sugar and practice your STEM skills as we work with counting, pattern making, sorting, building, and measuring—all using candy!
Seasonal variations: Trick or Treat- October only (costumes welcome!), Gingerbread City- November and December only
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards
Research to build and present knowledge
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Mathematical Practices Common Core Learning Standards
Counting and cardinality
Measurement and data
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
Community Helpers (At Museum)
Community Helpers (At Museum)
Grades: 1
Audience Size: 10–25
Length of Program: 30 minutes
Description: Children will take an explorative journey throughout the museum and Story Garden, identifying recognizable spaces and learning hands-on who the community helpers are that inhabit them. As a group we will discuss what are our needs and wants in our shared community, and reveal how every helper has a role in keeping our community safe, healthy and cultured. There will be demonstrations in specific exhibits inside the Museum and free play time included to encourage role play. After, children will be prompted to write about a community helper that they learned about that they value the most and give supporting details as to why.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards:
Production and distribution of writing
Research to build and present knowledge
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Categories: Animals / Environmental education/ Farms / Nature; Art; History; Multicultural; Museums / Exhibits; Storytelling; Teamwork / Leadership Skills; Tourism; Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
Dino Dig: Cookie Excavation (At Museum)
Dino Dig: Cookie Excavation (At Museum)
Grades: Pre-K–2
Audience Size: 10–25
Length of Program: 30 minutes
Description: Who knew science could be so...delicious! Children will transform into paleontologists during this interactive dinosaur workshop, identifying five species and testing fine motor skills by digging around in some sweet treats.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards
Research to build and present knowledge
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Mathematical Practices Common Core Learning Standards
Counting and cardinality
Measurement and data
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
Planning and carrying out investigations
Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature; Math; Science
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
Dissection Detectives: Investigating Owls and their Behavior (At Museum )
Dissection Detectives: Investigating Owls and their Behavior (At Museum )
Grades: K–5
Audience Size: 10–25
Length of Program: 40 minutes
Description:
Where do owls live? What do owls eat? How do owls grow? What do owls look like? In this hands-on science lab, children will investigate owls in their natural habitat and use the scientific method to observe bones in owl pellets to identify its prey!
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards
Research to build and present knowledge
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Mathematical Practices Common Core Learning Standards
Counting and cardinality
Measurement and data
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
Planning and carrying out investigations
Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature; Math; Science
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
Pollinators (At Museum)
Pollinators (At Museum)
Grades: K–5
Audience Size: 10–25 students
Length of Program: 40 minutes
Description: Buzz your way into our fascinating journey and open your eyes to the vibrant world of Pollinators. Through center-based activities, learn about the symbiosis relationship of these creatures and how they help make our gardens grow.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Science and Engineering Practices:
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
Planning and carrying out investigations
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Nature; Museums / Exhibits; Science
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
Simple Machines: Physics and Toys (At Museum)
Simple Machines: Physics and Toys (At Museum)
Grades: K–3
Audience Size: 10–25 students
Length of Program: 40 minutes
Description: Wedge yourself into a seat! Join us as we learn about toys and simple machines! Through guided team play students will discover the functions of simple machines and be able to identify simple machines in everyday toys. This program features learning stations that include identification, comprehension play, and building activities.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards
Research to build and present knowledge
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Mathematical Practices Common Core Learning Standards
Counting and cardinality
Measurement and data
Science and Engineering Practices:
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
Planning and carrying out investigations
Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Nature; Museums / Exhibits; Science
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
Sports Matters (At Museum)
Sports Matters (At Museum)
Grades: K–5
Audience Size: 10–25 students
Length of Program: 40 minutes
Description: GET READY, GET SET, GO! Attention all sports enthusiasts and fans, join us for our NEW Sports Matters experience. The ball is in your park; solve perplexing sports themed riddles through reasoning and deduction using STEAM programming and center-based learning.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards
Research to build and present knowledge
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Mathematical Practices Common Core Learning Standards
Counting and cardinality
Measurement and data
Science and Engineering Practices:
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
Planning and carrying out investigations
Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Nature; Math; Museums / Exhibits; Science
Cost:
Museum Visit:
$10 per student
(1) complimentary chaperone for every 10 students
$5 per additional chaperone
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