• Teachers and Chaperones will be admitted free of charge at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 students (this ratio is required for all visits).

• 1:1 aides are always free of charge.

• Additional chaperones are welcome at a maximum of 5 adults per group. (Example: if you visit in four groups, the maximum adults for four groups allowed will be 20 total.  This number includes your free 1:10 adults.)

• The total number of adults must be reported to our scheduling coordinator at least one week prior to your visit. We will not be able to accommodate additions on the day of your visit.

• For safety reasons, if an adult chaperone is not present at the start of the visit, they will not be permitted to join the class. Our front desk staff is not able to verify that this adult is in fact with your group and has permission to be with your students.

• These additional adults will have to pay regular group admission of $7.00.

• Adults are asked to stay with their groups at all times to supervise students.

• No additional children (siblings or otherwise) will be permitted to join the class visit.

• No food or drink is allowed throughout the facility. You may eat or drink in your designated lunch space if you have scheduled to do so.

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: 6–12

Number of students: 1–25

Program length: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Description:

Choose one of the following options:

1. Forensics (Gel Electrophoresis) - A crime has occurred and your students have been called to solve the mystery. Students are introduced to DNA fingerprinting. They will be given four DNA samples from the victim and DNA found at the crime scene and two suspects. Your students will enhance their STEAM skills while comparing the DNA samples through gel electrophoresis to find the culprit.

2. River Studies - Discover the Chenango and Susquehanna River habitats by engaging in an intensive field study. Students collect specimens and water samples from the river, analyze the water samples and research specimens. Students encounter an intensive field experience while enhancing their STEAM skills.** ONLY available until late October, late April & May 

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes &Frameworks:

Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts

• • • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

    • Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use

Common Core Learning Standards: Mathematical Practices

• • • Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them

    • Reasoning abstractly and quantitatively

    • Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others

    • Using appropriate tools strategically

    • Measurement and data

Learning Standards for Physical Education

• • • Safe and healthy environment

    • Resource management

Science and Engineering Practices

• • • Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

    • Planning and carrying out investigation

    • Analyzing and interpreting data

    • Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

    • Engaging in argument from evidence

    • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Learning Standards for Technology Education

• Tools, resources, and technological processes

Program Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature, Math, Museums / Exhibits, Science, Teamwork/Leadership Skills

Cost:

• $275.00 per group of 20 students.

• One free chaperone per every 10 students 

• $8.00 per additional chaperone 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: 3–7

Number of students: 1–100 

Program length: 2 hours, 15 minutes 

Description: Explore the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee–their beliefs and philosophies, relationship with the land, and association with Europeans migrating to North America. Students will help tell the story of this nation of native peoples as they observe artifacts, create pinch pots and learn Native American constellation legends in the Planetarium. 

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks: 

English Language Arts

• • • Research to build and present knowledge 

    • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening) 

    • Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening) 

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use 

The Arts

• Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

• Performing (rehearse, evaluate, refine, prepare, share)

• Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context) 

Program Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History, Multicultural Museums / Exhibits, Science, Teamwork/Leadership Skills 

Cost: 

For in-person at Museum: 

• $235.00 per group of 20 students. Up to five (5) groups can be scheduled in one visit. (trips with 5 groups must commit to a 3 hour educational trip for maximum benefit) 

• One free chaperone per every 10 students

• $8.00 per additional chaperone 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: Pre-K–12

Number of students: 1–150

Program length: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Description: This holiday season, discover the many ways people express their cultural heritage. Explore holiday traditions of several ethnic groups through exhibitions and programming including Roberson’s International Forest. Enjoy the magical Roberson Mansion, furnished and decorated for the season. A seasonal planetarium show will round out your visit. Please schedule early, as this program books up quickly. 

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• • • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

    • Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use

    • Mathematical Practices

    • Counting and cardinality

Social Studies Practices (social science and historical thinking skills)

• • • Gathering and interpreting evidence

    • Chronological reasoning and causation

    • Geographic reasoning

The Arts

• Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)

Program Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History, Multicultural, Museums / Exhibits, Poetry, Storytelling

Cost:

• $235.00 per group of 20 students. Up to five (5) groups can be scheduled in one visit. (trips with 5 groups must commit to a 3 hour educational trip for maximum benefit) 

• One free chaperone per every 10 students

• $8.00 per additional chaperone 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: Pre-K–12

Number of students: 1–150

Program length: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Description: Would you like your students to have a well-rounded visit to the museum? This option will do just that! This program provides flexibility in planning once the school year begins. Teachers make individualized plans with Roberson, schedule visits and integrate elements of museum programs into their curriculum. This option is perfect for teachers who want to visit Roberson, but would like more flexibility in the programming. Three activities are included. Please inquire for appropriate lesson suggestions.

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• Responding to literature

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

• Vocabulary acquisition and use

Mathematical Practices

• • • Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them

    • Reasoning abstractly and quantitatively

    • Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others

    • Using appropriate tools strategically

    • Counting and cardinality

    • Measurement and data

Learning Standards for Physical Education

• • • Safe and healthy environment

    • Resource management

Science and Engineering Practices

• • • Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

    • Developing and using models

    • Planning and carrying out investigation

    • Analyzing and interpreting data

    • Using mathematics and computational thinking

    • Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

    • Engaging in argument from evidence

    • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Social Studies Practices (social science and historical thinking skills)

• • • Gathering and interpreting evidence

    • Chronological reasoning and causation

    • Geographic reasoning

The Arts

• • • Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

    • Performing (rehearse, evaluate, refine, prepare, share)

    • Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique)

    • Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)

Technology Education

• • • Tools, resources, and technological processes

    • History and evolution of technology

Program Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature, Art, English Language Arts, Math, Multicultural, Museums / Exhibits, Science, Storytelling, Teamwork/Leadership skills

Cost:

For in-person at Museum:

• • • $235.00 per group of 20 students. Up to five (5) groups can be scheduled in one visit. (trips with 5 groups must commit to a 3 hour educational trip for maximum benefit) 

    • One free chaperone per every 10 students

    • $8.00 per additional chaperone 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: Pre-K–12

Number of students: 1–150

Program length: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Description: Be immersed in a meadow, wetland, forest, backyard or transitional forest as you experience this exciting exhibit: Nature Trek. Students will be engaged in scientific inquiry and discovery. They will be asked to make observations, collect data and draw conclusions based on their experiences. Next Generation Science Standards, 21st Century learning skills and Citizen Science projects will be incorporated throughout the programming. After experiencing Nature Trek, students will gain an appreciation for the beauty and diversity of nature through the art of photography, observation of specimens, immersion, play and simulation. Students will also acknowledge the efforts of photographers and naturalists worldwide to further their understanding of conservation awareness. This program includes two hands-on activities and a planetarium show.

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• • • 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

• • • Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them

    • Reasoning abstractly and quantitatively

    • Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others

    • Measurement and data

Learning Standards for Physical Education

• • • Safe and healthy environment

    • Resource management

    • Science and Engineering Practices

Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

• • • Developing and using models

    • Planning and carrying out investigation

    • Analyzing and interpreting data

    • Using mathematics and computational thinking

    • Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

    • Engaging in argument from evidence

    • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Technology Education

• Engineering design

Program Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature, Art, English Language Arts, Math, Museums / Exhibits, Science, Teamwork/Leadership Skills

Cost:

For in-person at Museum:

• • • $235.00 per group of 20 students. Up to five (5) groups can be scheduled in one visit. (trips with 5 groups must commit to a 3 hour educational trip for maximum benefit) 

    • One free chaperone per every 10 students

    • $8.00 per additional chaperone 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: Pre-K–12

Number of students: 1–55

Program length: 1 hour

Description: Explore the night sky in the area's only full-dome digital planetarium. Become immersed in the Earth and Space Science disciplines while sitting back and gazing up at the stars. Students will enjoy a short film followed by a guided tour of the night sky. There are many options that can allow you to choose what is best suited for your needs.

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• • • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use

Science and Engineering Practices

• • • Analyzing and interpreting data

    • Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

    • Engaging in argument from evidence

    • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Learning Standards for Technology Education

• • • Tools, resources, and technological processes

    • Technology systems

Program Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature, History, Multicultural, Museums / Exhibits, Science, Storytelling

Cost:

• • • $175.00 up to 50 students and adults due to planetarium seating limits. 

    • One free chaperone per every 10 students 

    • $8.00 per additional chaperone 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: Pre-K–12

Number of students: 1–100

Program length: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Description: Customize your visit by choosing two hands-on STEAM based programs, and a planetarium show! Program topics include, but are not limited to: The Water Cycle; Nocturnal Animals; Animal Adaptations; Polymers; Constellations; Microscopes; Rocks and Minerals; The Science of Sound; Enviroscapes; Lights and Spectrums; Fossils; Metamorphosis; Molecular Models; Insect Identification; Visual Thinking Strategies; Sketching in the Galleries; Printmaking; Tessellations and Edwin Link, local inventor and engineer. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us and we can work with you to customize your visit! 

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

• Vocabulary acquisition and use

Mathematical Practices

• • • Making sense of problems and persevere in solving them

    • Reasoning abstractly and quantitatively

    • Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others

    • Using appropriate tools strategically

    • Counting and cardinality

    • Measurement and data

Learning Standards for Physical Education

• • • Safe and healthy environment

    • Resource management

Science and Engineering Practices

• Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

• Developing and using models

• Planning and carrying out investigation

• Analyzing and interpreting data

• Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

• Engaging in argument from evidence

• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

The Arts

• • • Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

    • Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique)

    • Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)

Technology Education

• Engineering design

• Tools, resources, and technological processes

• History and evolution of technology

Program Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature, Arts, Math, Museums / Exhibits, Science, Storytelling, Teamwork/Leadership skills

Cost:

For in-person at Museum:

• • • $235.00 per group of 20 students. Up to five (5) groups can be scheduled in one visit. (trips with 5 groups must commit to a 3 hour educational trip for maximum benefit) 

    • One free chaperone per every 10 students

    • $8.00 per additional chaperone 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: Pre-K–12

Number of students: 1–100

Program length: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Description:

Explore our community’s evolution from prehistoric times to the present. Explore Broome County history by choosing three hands-on programs. Program topics include, but are not limited to: Haudenosaunee Culture, Factory Simulation, Immigration, Edwin Link, and Broome County history. A planetarium show may be one of the programs. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us and we can work with you to customize your visit!

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

●        Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

●        Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

●        Vocabulary acquisition and use

Mathematical Practices

●        Making sense of problems and persevere in solving them

●        Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others

●        Using appropriate tools strategically

●        Measurement and data

Social Studies Practices (social science and historical thinking skills)

●        Gathering and interpreting evidence

●        Chronological reasoning and causation

●        Geographic reasoning

The Arts

●        Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

●        Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique)

●        Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)

Technology Education

●        Tools, resources, and technological processes

●        History and evolution of technology

Program Categories: English Language Arts, History, Multicultural, Museums / Exhibits, Storytelling, Teamwork/Leadership skills

Cost:

For in-person at Museum:

• $235.00 per group of 20 students. Up to five (5) groups can be scheduled in one visit. (trips with 5 groups must commit to a 3 hour educational trip for maximum benefit) 

• One free chaperone per every 10 students

• $8.00 per additional chaperone

Grades: 3–7 

Number of students: 1–25 

Program length: 30–45 minutes 

Available: 

• Asynchronous available: On-demand 

• Synchronous available: Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Description: Explore the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee–their beliefs and philosophies, relationship with the land, and association with Europeans migrating to North America. Students will help tell the story of this nation of native peoples as they observe artifacts, written materials, and diagrams from Roberson’s Haudenosaunee exhibit. This program is available in synchronous and asynchronous formats; students can interact in real-time with a museum educator or explore on their own using the provided activity guide. Multiple sessions can be scheduled to accommodate a larger number of students.

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks: 

English Language Arts (Readers and Writers) 

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening) 

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening) 

• Vocabulary acquisition and use (acquire and accurately use general academic and content-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening) 

Artistic Process: 

• Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique) 

• Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context) 

Social Studies Practices (social science and historical thinking skills) 

• • • Gathering and interpreting evidence Chronological reasoning and causation 

    • Geographic reasoning 

Program Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History/Social Studies, Multicultural, Museums/ Exhibits, Storytelling 

Cost: 

• Synchronous: $100.00 per session (Live educator guided tour and activity) 

  • • Bonus: Pre and post activities for your students are included so the learning continues even when we log off. 

• Asynchronous: $125.00 for all materials (Includes activity guide and lesson videos) 

Grades: K–12

Number of students: 1–25

Program length: 30–45 minutes

Available:

• • • Asynchronous available: On-demand

    • Synchronous available: Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Description: Using the same software found in our digital planetarium, we can take you on a tour of the night sky from your very own computer screen! Students will engage in the Earth and Space Science disciplines while discovering the wonders of our solar system and beyond. Is there something special you want to see? Let us know and we can incorporate it into your tour! This program is available in synchronous and asynchronous formats; students can interact in real-time with a museum educator or explore on their own using the provided activity guide. This program can be adapted for all grade levels. Multiple sessions can be scheduled to accommodate a larger number of students.

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• • • 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)

    • Analyzing and interpreting data

    • Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

    • Engaging in argument from evidence

    • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Technology Education

• Computer technology

Next Generation Science Standards – Disciplines

• • • Earth and Space Sciences

    • Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science

Program Categories: Museums / Exhibits, Science, Storytelling

Cost:

• Synchronous: $100.00 (Live educator guided tour and activity)

  • • Bonus: Pre and post activities for your students are included so the learning continues even when we log off.

• Asynchronous: $125.00 (Includes activity guide and lesson videos)

Grades: 2–5 

Number of students: 1–25 

Program length: 30–45 minutes 

Available: 

• • • Asynchronous available: On-demand 

    • Synchronous available: Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Description: Join us as we take a walk through nature in Roberson's semi-permanent NatureTrek exhibit. Students will observe the biodiversity of five habitats native to the upstate New York region. Within each habitat, students will learn to identify the adaptations of birds and mammals and how they help the animal to survive. This program is available in synchronous and asynchronous formats; students can interact in real-time with a museum educator or explore on their own using the provided activity guide. This program can be adapted to meet the needs of other grade levels. Multiple sessions can be scheduled to accommodate a larger number of students. 

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks: 

English Language Arts 

• • • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening) 

    • Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening) 

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use 

Mathematical Practices 

• • • Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them 

    • Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others 

Science and Engineering Practices 

• • • Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering) 

    • Analyzing and interpreting data 

    • Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering) 

    • Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information 

Next Generation Science Standards 

• 2-LS4-1, 3-LS4-3, 4-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1 

Program Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature, English Language Arts, Museums / Exhibits, Science, 

Cost: 

• • • Synchronous: $100.00 (live educator guided tour and activity) 

      • • Bonus: Pre and post activities for your students are included so the learning continues even when we log off. 

    • Asynchronous: $125.00 (Includes activity guide and lesson videos) 

Grades: 2–8

Number of Students: 1–55

Equipment Needs: Items will be shipped to schools or can be picked up at the museum

Description: Your school receives a mysterious artifact once a month (September-May) for your classroom. Artifacts range from tools to toys and relate to American History. Each shipment includes a teacher’s guide and a context clue. This is a great way to get students excited about social history through hands-on observation.

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• • • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

    • Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use

Social Studies Practices (social science and historical thinking skills)

• • • Gathering and interpreting evidence

    • Chronological reasoning and causation

    • Geographic reasoning

The Arts

• Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)

Program Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History, Multicultural, Museums / Exhibits, Storytelling

Cost: $250.00 per 9-month subscription, call 607-772-0660 x 262 for other options. 

Location: Roberson Museum & Science Center

Grades: K–8

Number of Students: 20–40 (multiple sessions can be scheduled to accommodate more students)

Program Length: 1 hour

Set Up Time: 30 minutes

Take Down Time: 30 minutes

Description: Can’t make it to Roberson? Bring Roberson to you! These interactive outreach programs based in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math provide unique learning experiences and allow students to explore different science, history and art topics in a hands-on way. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Steampunk Sculpture Building: Students learn about steampunk art and create their own piece out of scrap woods and metals.

• Historic Object Identification: Students use their deductive reasoning to determine the function of antique objects. They will also take several antique objects and imagine a new use for them.

• Animal Adaptations: Students explore unique attributes of different animals by examining our taxidermy collection as well as hands-on activities.

• Phases of Matter: Students explore solids liquids and gases through interactive activities and make their own “slime” to take home.

• Magic of Science: Students will learn demos and experiments that wow, as well as the science that makes them work.

• Fossils: Dig for, and identify common fossils. Students will also learn how fossils are formed, and make their own fossil impression to take home.

For other topics and more information please contact Roberson.

This program meets the following New York State Learning Practices, Processes & Frameworks:

English Language Arts

• • • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

    • Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use

Mathematical Practices

• • • Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them

    • Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others

    • Using appropriate tools strategically

    • Measurement and data

Science and Engineering Practices

• • • Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

    • Developing and using models

    • Planning and carrying out investigation

    • Analyzing and interpreting data

    • Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)

    • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

    • Social Studies Practices (social science and historical thinking skills)

    • Gathering and interpreting evidence

    • Chronological reasoning and causation

    • Geographic reasoning

The Arts

• • • Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)

    • Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique)

    • Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)

Program Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature, Art, English Language Arts, History, Multicultural, Museums / Exhibits, Science, Storytelling

Cost: $7.00 per student + $0.72 per mile (round trip)