LSC.org STEM* Education Planning Guide *STEM= Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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1 LSC.org STEM* Education Planning Guide *STEM= Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

2 Teachers will face new challenges in the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards. Liberty Science Center can partner with your school to deliver student workshops and professional development that emphasizes evidence-based learning and scientific discourse and fully supports implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards. -Paul Hoffman, President and CEO, Liberty Science Center

3 Welcome to the Liberty Science Center STEM Education Planning Guide Field trips are special times of learning and inspiration. We all have a memory of the field trip that sparked curiosity and wonder in our younger selves. Liberty Science Center is the place where you can make that magic happen for your students. From exciting kinetic challenges to hands-on lab workshops, there s a Wow! experience in store for every student. You re probably familiar with our twelve exhibition galleries and free science demonstrations. You may not know about our rich catalog of instructor-led lab experiences and live science shows that you can book to further enhance STEM learning. LSC also offers Professional Development opportunities, specially designed to help you implement national standards in your classroom, and vast off-site programs in which we bring dynamic STEM education to your school. This guide is organized into three sections: on-site, off-site, and Professional Development offerings. Each program is accompanied by detailed curriculum connections from the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to help you identify those that best meet your curriculum goals. Our Field Trip Specialists and Group Relations Department are on hand to answer your questions and to help you select which of our program offerings are right for you. Contact us at or sales@lsc.org to start planning an amazing journey into STEM learning. Liberty Science Center acknowledges the generous support of Josh Weston and Jennifer Chalsty. LSC is also grateful to the following donors for their support. Overdeck Family Foundation

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5 TABLE of CONTENTS Student Programs at LSC Field Trips Hands-On Exhibitions Lab Workshops Young Scientist Lab Workshops Live From Surgery Program Extended Lab Workshops LSC At Your SCHOOL Traveling Afterschool Programs Traveling Science Programs Electronic Field Trips Professional Development Appreciation Days Teacher Professional Development Liberty Science Center was selected by a nationwide conservation program to care for a family of critically endangered, cotton-top tamarins. Our public education efforts will help ensure the health and long-term survival of this species. The tamarin family at LSC includes mother and father, Annie and Mazzanti, twins Sophia and Emilia, middle sister Corky, and baby twin boy and girl, born June 18, 2014.

6 The new, high-voltage Tesla Lightning Show. Live performances available daily. Field Trips at LSC Your school group admission includes full access to our twelve exhibition galleries and to free live science demonstrations that take place around the Center during the day. Ask about our live science offerings, and we can try to ensure a particular presentation for the day of your trip. You can also add structured STEM-based activities, including laboratory workshops, IMAX and 3D films, or a Live From Surgery program to enhance your visit. 1 FiELd trips at lsc Field Trip EnhanCEMEnTS Hands-On Laboratory Workshops and Live From Surgery Program Read on for complete information on these offerings. IMAX Dome Theater Students can explore distant lands, travel deep into the cosmos, or investigate the animal kingdom in the nation s largest IMAX Dome Theater. 3D Theater Catch eye-popping science adventures in our RealD 3D theater. Center Stage Science Shows Our live group shows bring science concepts to life and include audience participation. Each show aligns with core concepts from required science curricula. Flame, Foam, and Foom! Meet the Elements Elements dance in flame, ignite, and violently react during their energetic and explosive chemical plays. The Weather Show Thunder roars, clouds form, and tornadoes appear in this fast-paced interactive program. Tesla Lightning Show Twin solid-state, one-million-volt Tesla coils produce bursts of musical lightning right in front of you in our new live show. A volunteer from the audience gets to play music to accompany the display.

7 GenERal InFORMation Contact Us or Weekdays 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Weekends 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Group Admission Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more with advance reservations. Transportation and Directions Easily accessible by bus, car, light rail, and ferry. See LSC.org/plan-your-visit. Parking Convenient, on-site parking is available. Cars are $7, buses $10. Health and Safety We care about the safety and comfort of you and your students. We have an allergy-aware dining room (available by reservation), and offer free admission for school nurses. We have an experienced safety and security staff, a building-wide Code Adam protocol for lost children, a basic first-aid room, and are located just one mile from a top-ranked hospital. Lunch Plans To reserve brown-bag space or preorder box lunches, call Or purchase lunches individually at Café Skylines, no reservations required. Accessibility Liberty Science Center is accessible to all guests. You may request wheelchairs at the Welcome Desk. Assistive listening devices for hearing-impaired guests are available for the IMAX and Joseph D. Williams Science Theaters. Special Needs Days Liberty Science Center tailors days for students with special needs several times a year. Call for dates and details. Sign Up for Our Free Educator Newsletter Receive a monthly e-newsletter of program updates, professional development news, and special event previews. sales@lsc.org to join sales@lsc.org lsc.org FIELD Trips AT LSC 2

8 Hands-On Exhibitions Your students will have a blast on our four exhibition floors, with hands-on experiences for all ages and stages of learning. Our galleries bring a wide range of STEM topics to life, from the environment and earth science to health and green energy choices. Access to our exhibitions is included in your admission and your group is free to explore them at your own pace. Education staff and volunteers in every gallery are happy to answer questions, assist with interactives, and tell you more about what you re seeing. davinci Robotic Surgery Try the 3D HD vision simulators and specialized instruments used by surgeons-in-training. It s not as easy as it looks! Skyscraper! Achievement and Impact Enter a cityscape of towers and discover what it takes to design and build the world s tallest skyscrapers. Walk on an 18-foot-high I-beam just like a construction worker, see what it s like to test a building in a wind tunnel, operate an electromagnetic crane, learn about careers in construction and architecture, and see artifacts from the World Trade Center. Eat and Be Eaten Learn how creatures evolved to catch prey and to avoid being captured in our live animal exhibit. Study beautiful examples of camouflage. See mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish in natural settings, and marvel at nature s complexity. Visit the incredibly adorable family of critically endangered cotton-top tamarins that LSC is hosting as part of a national conservation and education program to help ensure the species long-term survival. Honey Bees: Home Is Where the Hive Is Watch a live colony of honey bees as they go about their daily work-from just inches away! See bees collecting nectar and making honey, and get close enough to hear them buzz. The Touch Tunnel Take an 80-foot crawl through a pitch-black tunnel using only your sense of touch. It s one our most popular experiences, so visit early or late in the day to avoid a wait. Our Hudson Home Get acquainted with the creatures that live in the Hudson River at our Touch Tank and in our enormous aquariums, including 80-pound drum fish, terrapins, sea stars and sea urchins. Then unload a virtual cargo ship, dredge a river channel, and try an experiment in our lab overlooking the Hudson. 3 Hands-On Exhibitions

9 Wonder Why Test your height, strength, and flexibility, climb across our rock wall, and explore geometry with massive soap bubbles. Infection Connection Diagnose a patient, dodge a wet sneeze from the Big Blue Nose, and step into the lab to isolate real plant DNA. Energy Quest Find out what our energy choices are and how we harness Earth s diverse resources. Drill for oil, locate uranium, discover the power in ocean waves and dams, and explore solar, geothermal, and wind energy. PixelPalooza from Bell Labs Students play an active, multi-user game and learn about computer vision. Communication Discover how humans have exchanged ideas, from Neolithic hand prints to sign language. Try a new way of speaking at Language Karaoke, see your electronic voice waves, and leave your mark on the digital Graffiti Wall. I Explore Exhibits and free weekday classes and story times exclusively for scientists ages 2 5. Temporary Exhibitions We host several exciting exhibitions each year that relate to topics in science and technology and incorporate pop culture and entertainment. Our current traveling exhibits are Beyond Rubik s Cube; Nano Mini-Exhibition; and Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World. Upcoming exhibitions include Sesame Street Presents: The Body Exhibit; and Dora & Diego: Let s Explore sales@lsc.org lsc.org Hands-On Exhibitions 4

10 Lab Workshops Our lab workshops really set LSC apart from other field trip destinations. In our fully-equipped laboratories, students explore science topics in a way that reinforces learning through hands-on exploration and often sparks a lifelong interest in STEM fields. Grades 3 11 Length 45 Minutes Times 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, or 1:00 pm Maximum 30 students per workshop Must be booked in advance. Grades 3 5 NEW! Bee-bot Robot Challenge For grades 4 and 5 only. Bee-bots are programmable robots that follow a few basic rules (algorithms). Students will work in teams to discover what these rules are, and use this information along with a variety of mathematics skills to develop a solution algorithm to a given problem. Teams will share their thought processes with other peers in the class. NJCCSS: 4.oa, 4.MD NGSS: ETS1: Engineering and Design Chemistry: Making Chains Students explore basic concepts of matter and the world of polymers. NJCCCS: A.2, A.3 NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions Head in the Clouds Are those cirrus, stratus, or cumulus clouds? Students become junior meteorologists in this visually stimulating, hands-on workshop. NJCCCS: F.1, G.1, G.2 NGSS: ESS2: Earth s Systems From Gills to Lungs Students will meet live animals and examine their similarities and differences. We will focus on adaptations that were necessary in order to adjust from an aquatic to a terrestrial lifestyle. NJCCCS: a.2, c.1, , e.1, e.1 NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Process; LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Far Out Generate a scale model of our Solar System to gain a better understanding of the sizes of the planets. Investigate the qualities of the planets and learn what makes them unique through our 360-degree views on a 5-foot Global Microscope video projector. NJCCCS: A.4 NGSS: ESS1: Earth s Place in the Universe 5 Lab Workshops Grades 6 8 Chemistry: It s All About Reactions Students conduct a series of experiments using different kinds of chemical reactions to identify mystery solids. NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions Weather or Not Become a meteorologist and explore what makes weather flow. Learn about the parameters that generate our daily weather changes. NJCCCS: C.3, C.1, E.1, E.1, F.1, F.1 NGSS: ESS2: Earth s Systems Alternative Energy: Hydrogen Fuel Cells To find a more efficient fuel, scientists are experimenting with hydrogen fuel cells. Students separate their own hydrogen, explore a hydrogen fuel cell, and generate electricity using hands-on experiments. NJCCCS: A.1, A.2, B.1, C.2, D.1 NGSS: ESS2: Earth s Systems From Gills to Lungs Students will meet live animals and examine their similarities and differences. We will focus on adaptations that were necessary in order to adjust from an aquatic to a terrestrial lifestyle. NJCCCS: a.2, c.1, , e.1, e.1 NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Process; LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity StarLab: Celestial Navigation Crawl into a portable planetarium to watch the constellations come alive. Our state-of-the-art Digital Starlab teaches basic astronomy, visiting one stellar attraction after another. Students even learn how different cultures interpret the night sky. NJCCCS: A.4 NGSS: ESS1: Earth s Place in the Universe Grades 9 11 Alternative Energy: Hydrogen Fuel Cell To find a more efficient fuel, scientists are experimenting with hydrogen fuel cells. Students separate their own hydrogen, explore a hydrogen fuel cell, and generate electricity in hands-on experiments. NJCCCS: 5.2.D NGSS: PS3: Energy; ESS3: Earth and Human Activity Project Skyscraper Students will use modern surveying tools to learn concepts in math, engineering, and architecture and then integrate their results to build a scale model of One World Trade using architectural plans. NJCCCS: A.1, A.2, G-SRT.C.8, F.IF.B.4 NGSS: ETS1: Engineering and Design

11 Young Scientist Lab Workshops Put discovery in the hands of your budding young scientists with activities that promote scientific thinking and reasoning. Grades Pre K to 2 Length 45 minutes Times 9:30 am and 11:00 am Must be booked in advance. NEW FOR Traveling New for : Young Scientist Traveling Workshops Young Scientist Workshops We also offer our young learner workshops at your school or site. Call to book. It s Sedimentary, My Dear Watson October and November Students will discover why rocks look the way they do, what is inside them, how they are formed, and why they are different from each other, and will be inspired to create rock collections of their very own. NGSS: ESS1: Earth s Place in the Universe CCSS: Literacy: RI.2.1, RI.2.3, W.2.6, W.2.7, W.2.8, SL.2.2 CCSS: Mathematics: MP.2, MP.4, 2.NBT.A SLPS: 5.1.P.A.1, 5.1.P.B.1-3, 5.1.P.C.1, 5.1.P.D.1, P.C.1, C.1-3, A.1, E.1, P.E.1 A Trek in Time December and January Students become paleontologists on the trail of an elusive dinosaur fossil in a South Jersey quarry as they use the tools of the trade and explore plant life. NGSS: LS4: Biological Evolution CCSS: Literacy: W.2.7, W.2.8 CCSS: Mathematics: MP.2, MP.4, 2.MD.D.10 SLPS: 5.1.P.A.1, 5.1.P.B.1-3, 5.1.P.C.1, 5.1.P.D.1, P.C.1, C.1-3, A.1, E.1, P.E.1 Critters Round the Clock February and March Students become wildlife biologists exploring the plants, animals, and insects that live and breathe around them, day and night. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Process CCSS: Literacy: K.RL.2-4,7,9, K.RI.1-4,7, K.W.2,5,8, K.SL.1-3,4, K.L.1, 1.RL.1-4,7,9, 1.RI.1-4,7,9, 1.W.2,5,8, 1.SL.1-3,5-6, 2.RL.1,3,7, 2.W.2,5,8, 2.SL.1-3,5-6 CCSS: Mathematics: K.cc.2-3,4C,5, K.oa.1, K.G.1, 1.MD.3, 2.MD.7 SLPS: 5.1.P.A.1, 5.1.P.B.2-3, 5.3.P.C.1, 5.1.P.D.1, 5.2.P.C.1, 5.4.P.E.1 Natural World Around Me April, May, and June Using the tools of a naturalist, students discover and explore the plants, animals, and insects that live and breathe in the world around them. NGSS: LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics CCSS: Literacy: W.2.7, W.2.8, SL.2.5, CCSS: Mathematics: MP.2, MP.4, MP.5, 2.MD.D.10 SLPS: 5.1.P.A.1, 5.1.P.B.1-3, 5.1.P.C.1, 5.1.P.D.1, P.C.1, C.1-3, A.1, E.1, P.E.1 Backyard Safari October through June Students visit hands-on nature stations and use their powers of observation and identification to gain a deeper understanding of everyday plants and animals. NGSS: LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics CCSS: Literacy: W.2.7, W.2.8, SL.2.5, CCSS: Mathematics: MP.2, MP.4, MP.5, 2.MD.D.10 SLPS: 5.1.P.A.1, 5.1.P.B.1-3, 5.1.P.C.1, 5.1.P.D.1, P.C.1, C.1-3, A.1, E.1, P.E sales@lsc.org lsc.org young scientist lab workshops 6

12 Live From Surgery Program WOW! Live From Surgery opens a window into operating rooms and lets students watch real-time surgeries and speak to the medical team while they work. For most students, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And for some, it is the start of their interest in a career in healthcare or biotech. Access to our exhibitions is included with the program and your group is free to explore the Science Center before or after your session. Must be booked in advance. From a theater at Liberty Science Center, students observe surgeries via videoconference, from the first incision to the last suture. They learn about the educational paths and responsibilities of each person in the OR. They can ask questions and gain extraordinary insight into surgical procedures, anatomy, risk factors, and careers in technology and health care. Our trained facilitators work with students in the theater during the approximately hour session, shaping the conversation and structuring developmentally appropriate questions. Samples of medical equipment, models of human organs under discussion, and other manipulatives are passed around as they are used in the operating room. In our Live From Heart Transplant program, students will meet and speak with Dr. Margarita Camacho, a surgeon at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, who did 52 heart transplants last year, and has performed more than 300 in the past 20 years, making her one of the leading heart transplant specialists in the nation. 7 live from surgery

13 CHOOSE from Cardiac/Valve Surgery Heart Transplant/VAD Kidney Transplant Robotic Orthopedic Total Knee Replacement Orthopedic Hip Replacement Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Neurosurgery Note: In our Heart Transplant and Pediatric Orthopedic surgeries, a physician who performs these surgeries appears in person to explain the case history and discuss anatomy and procedures relevant to the surgery. As in all of the surgeries, various instruments and models are shared with the attending students. NJCCCS: 1.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 9.3 & 9.4 NYCCLS: 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 6 & 7 National Science Education Standards: M.C.1, M.C.1.f. & M.F.1 a National Health Education Standards: & NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes sales@lsc.org lsc.org live from surgery 8

14 Extended Lab Workshops Give your students the chance to more fully explore a particular subject with an Extended Lab Workshop. Programs support curriculum standards and multiple learning styles, and can be configured to fit your needs. Access to all of our exhibitions is included, and your group is welcome to explore the Science Center before or after your session. Grades 3-12 Length 1- and 2-day programs Times 4 hours per day Must be booked in advance. ELEMEntary SCHOOL Grades 3 5 The Diversity of Life: Study of the Kingdoms Explore the five major kingdoms, learn how organisms are classified, and get a closer look at the characteristics of life. Observe live plants and animals, view specimens under a microscope, and learn about the habitats of different species. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS2: Ecosystems; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits; LS4: Biological Evolution Earth Science What is the Earth made of? How is a mineral different from a rock? What is the rock cycle? This program helps students learn about the dynamic systems that shape our planet. Activities include mineral testing, identification of rocks, and learning about weathering and erosion. NGSS: ESS2: Earth Systems; ESS1: Earth s Place in the Universe Green Energy Go green(er)! Learn how communities can be more energy efficient. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of solar and wind energy through hands-on activities NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions; PS2: Motion and Stability; ESS3: Earth and Gravity The Human Body Start small by examining cells and tissues under the microscope before moving on to organs and systems. Build muscles onto human models, dissect cow eyeballs, and learn how the heart and lungs work together. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Strange H 2 0 Why is water so special? Explore its mysteries in this wet and exciting workshop. Students learn about the unique physical and chemical properties of this strange substance. NGSS: ESS3: Earth and Human Activity; PS1: Matter and Its Interactions; ESS2: Earth s Systems Middle SCHOOL Grades 6 8 NEW! App Development* Students will learn basic computer programming techniques to develop a simple Android-based mobile phone game. They ll use problem solving, creative thinking, and systematic reasoning to customize their apps, incorporating math and Boolean logic to make the apps more complex. Finished programs can be downloaded to students personal Android phones to take with them. Proposed 2014 Technology Standards: E.3 NEW! Innovate, Inspire, and Engineer* Students will discover what it takes to be a successful inventor in this series of 2-hour workshops offered for 7 or 14 weeks. They ll learn the engineering design process and collaborate on solving challenges. Hands-on activities include circuitry, soldering, programming Arduino microcontrollers, and prototyping. Projects will be tailored to student interests. NJCCCS: D.1, A.2; NGSS: MS-ETS-1-1, MS-ETS-1-2 NEW! Gaining Insights with Spatial Data* Geographic Information Systems (GIS) uncover relationships between sets of data points and locations, and are widely used in public health, transportation, science, and other fields. Students and teachers will learn to map and analyze spatial data (data with a location component) and using GPS coordinates from mobile devices, collect, map, and analyze data, then discuss solutions for local problems they ve identified. Proposed 2014 Technology Standards: F.1 Earth and Space Science What is the Earth made of? Identify mineral samples using a variety of tests and learn how the rock cycle works with activities on erosion, weathering, and plate tectonics. Students can also learn about the stars and solar system and then enter the digital planetarium to discover how to navigate by the stars. NGSS: ESS2: Earth Systems; ESS1: Earth s Place in the Universe 9 extended lab workshops

15 Food Science What are calories, and why are nutrients like carbohydrates and proteins important to health? Use indicators to test for the presence of nutrients in food, and then solve a forensic food mystery. NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions; LS1: From Molecules to Organisms Forensic Science Crack the case with techniques used by real forensic scientists. Learn how to check for fingerprints, compare fibers, analyze ballistics and DNA, and more. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits; PS1: Matter and Its Interactions Growing Green Learn about water and air pollution, fossil fuel depletion, global warming, recycling, energy conservation, and life cycle analysis. Explore how to reduce our impact on the environment and explore new alternative energy sources such as hydrogen fuel. NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions; PS2: Motion and Stability; ESS3: Earth and Human Activity The Human Body Start small by examining cells and tissues under the microscope before moving on to organs and systems. Build muscles onto human models, dissect cow eyeballs, and learn how the heart and lungs work together. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Outbreak: Infection & Disease What makes people sick? Explore the tiny world of diseasecausing microbes in this program. Perform tests to identify bacteria, look at the causes and symptoms of some major diseases, and learn how to prevent infection. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Program, Aim, Fire: Computerized Trebuchets Modern and ancient technologies meet in this exciting, hands-on workshop. Students make small-scale trebuchets, a type of medieval catapult, then build and program microcontrollers to operate them. Hitting the target requires an understanding of mass, distance, and trajectory, plus building an accurate computer guidance system. NGSS: ETS: Engineering and Design Urban Ecology Residents of urban areas in NY and NJ often don t know that they live close to a large variety of wildlife. Investigate city ecosystems, invasive species, and pollution. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS2: Ecosystems; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits; LS4: Biological Evolution The World of Chemistry Explore the basis of chemical changes and participate in hands-on activities that explain concepts such as polymers, acids and bases, mixtures and compounds, and many others. NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions; PS2: Motion and Stability; PS3: Energy High SCHOOL Grades 9 12 NEW! App Development* Students will learn basic computer programming techniques to develop a simple Android-based mobile phone game. They ll use problem solving, creative thinking, and systematic reasoning to customize their apps, incorporating math and Boolean logic to make the apps more complex. Finished programs can be downloaded to students personal Android phones to take with them. Proposed 2014 Technology Standards: E.3 NEW! Innovate, Inspire, and Engineer* Students will discover what it takes to be a successful inventor in this series of 2-hour workshops offered for 7 or 14 weeks. They ll learn the engineering design process and collaborate on solving challenges. Hands-on activities include circuitry, soldering, programming Arduino microcontrollers, and prototyping. Projects will be tailored to student interests. NJCCCS: D.1, A.2; NGSS: MS-ETS-1-1, MS-ETS-1-2 NEW! Gaining Insights with Spatial Data* Geographic Information Systems (GIS) uncover relationships between sets of data points and locations, and are widely used in public health, transportation, science, and other fields. Students and teachers will learn to map and analyze spatial data (data with a location component) and using GPS coordinates from mobile devices, collect, map, and analyze data, then discuss solutions for local problems they ve identified. Proposed 2014 Technology Standards: F.1 Food Science What are calories, and why are nutrients like carbohydrates and proteins important to health? Use indicators to test for the presence of nutrients in food, and then solve a forensic food mystery. NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions; LS1: From Molecules to Organisms Forensic Science Crack the case with techniques used by real forensic scientists. Learn how to check for fingerprints, compare fibers, analyze ballistics and DNA, and more. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits; PS1: Matter and Its Interactions Ocean Science Using live data from ocean-observing systems located off the coast of NJ, explore ocean dynamics and investigate density, energy transfer, and food webs. Learn about the dependence of ocean systems on physical and chemical characteristics of water and the interdisciplinary nature of ocean science. NGSS: LS1: From Molecules to Organisms; LS2: Ecosystems; LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits; LS4: Biological Evolution; ESS2: Earth s Systems; ESS3: Earth and Human Activity * Ask how our Professional Development program can help you replicate this program in the classroom sales@lsc.org lsc.org extended lab workshops 10

16 Traveling Afterschool Programs TAP enables a cohort of students to participate in hands-on, science-based programs 1 hour per week at your location. The workshop series provides a unique learning opportunity, where students can experience project-based learning with critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and problem solving, over an extended period of time. LSC offers several different program formats to meet your needs. Choose one or multiple sessions, and select a range of topics, or build on the same topic over the course of several weeks. We can configure TAP workshops to meet your needs. Contact an LSC representative for assistance planning a unique and unforgettable afterschool science program for your school: Grades 1-12 Length Single-week or multi-week series SOME popular topics include Forensic Science Learn techniques used by real forensic scientists to crack the case, like how to check for fingerprints, compare fibers, the science of ballistics, DNA analysis, and more. Growing Into Science LSC provides opportunities for exciting science learning using experiential, hands-on models that cannot always be replicated in the traditional school environment. This workshop series introduces students to a multitude of STEM career opportunities, and the understanding that science is an important part of their future success. 11 Traveling afterschool programs

17 Traveling Science Programs LSC educators deliver dynamic and memorable science programs at your school. We offer shows for large audiences (assemblies) and individual classes (classroom workshops) on a wide range of STEM topics. We travel within a 140-mile radius of Jersey City, NJ. Add some hands-on science flair to your school Science Fair or special event! LSC staff can lead a hands-on activity station that complements your theme. Call Assemblies Add STEM learning to your cultural arts program this year with one of our highly entertaining assemblies. Grades K 8 Length minutes Group Size Maximum of 300 students per show Little Dragon s Digestive System Grades K 1 Meet Sam, a dragon with bad eating habits, and take a journey through the digestive system. A few lucky volunteers climb into a giant mouth, slide down an esophagus, and end up in a churning stomach before squeezing through the intestines. Everyone learns all about the parts of the digestive system and how they work together. NJCCCS: 5.1.B, 5.3.A, 5.3.C NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function sales@lsc.org lsc.org Traveling science programs 12

18 Flash! Bang! All About Natural Gas and Electricity Grades 1 4 Arcing electricity. Balls of fiery gas. Join us for an interactive look at the two most common forms of home energy. Students generate electricity, explore insulators and conductors, and participate in their very own game show, all while learning how to safely use natural gas and electricity. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.C, 5.2.A, 5.2.D NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS3D: Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life Science Circus Grades 1 8 It s our most popular show. Students explore the positives and negatives of static electricity, the sub-zero temperatures of liquid nitrogen, the states of matter, and the immense pressure of air. The show includes over a dozen thrilling experiments and as always, we use lots of volunteers. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.D, 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.2.C NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter A Dose of Gross Grades 4-6 Your body produces many gross functions, like burping and sweating, but it does it for all the right reasons. Take a journey through the human body and its organ systems to discover why your brain makes decisions, without you knowing it, to keep you healthy and strong. NJCCCS: A.1, A.3, A.1 NGSS: LS1: Structure and Function Science Sportacular (Newton s Laws) Grades 4 8 Sports all have one thing in common science. We demonstrate Newton s Laws and other physics topics using sports equipment. Students learn how a pitcher makes a baseball curve and volunteers join in a momentum race. We even demonstrate concepts related to helmet safety by lying on a sharp bed of nails. No tricks or illusions here, just pure science. NJCCCS: A.1, A.3, A.1 NGSS: PS2A: Forces and Motion; PS3B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer; PS3C: Relationship between Energy and Forces Classroom Workshops For in-depth learning with plenty of individual attention and participation, Classroom Workshops are the way to go. Workshops for Pre-K to K students are minutes long and can be presented up to three times for a maximum of 25 students per session. Workshops for students in grades 1 10 are 45 minutes long and can be presented up to three times for 30 students per session. Grades Pre K to 10 Length minutes Pumpkin Circle Grades Pre K to K After reading Pumpkin Circle, the Story of a Garden by George Levenson, children are encouraged to develop their senses and questioning skills as they explore real pumpkins and appreciate the life cycle of plants. Offered September through November NJCCCS: 5.1.P.A, 5.1.P.B, 5.1.P.C, 5.3.P.A, A, B, D NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function; LS1B: Growth and Development of Organisms; LS3A: Inheritance of Traits The Skeleton Inside You Grades Pre K to K Why do we have bones? What are they made of? What happens when they break? Discover these answers and many more as we learn all about bones in the story of The Skeleton Inside You by Philip Balestrino. After reading our story your students will craft their own broken bone and mend it with a cast. NJCCCS: 5.3.P.A.1, B.1 NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function Flo Motion Grades K 1 Learn the basics of the water cycle in this highly interactive program. Through active listening, investigation, and kinesthetic role-play, participants will be introduced to the main processes of the water cycle. Follow the leader as we become water droplets and complete our journey. NJCCCS: K.cc.B.4: Counting and Cardinality; K.G.A. 1 & 2: Geometry NGSS: ESS2A: Earth s Materials and Systems 13 assemblies

19 Creepy Crawlies Grades K 4 Giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches, tarantulas, and other wonderfully wiggly creatures visit your classroom in this hands-on workshop. Students develop an understanding of the important ecological roles these strange and wonderful animals play. Note: Snakes are not available in the winter. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.C, 5.1.D, 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.C NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function; LS2A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems The Power of Air Grades K 4 Experience first-hand how strong air can be in this interactive workshop exploring air pressure, Bernoulli s Principle, and other physical science concepts as students learn what makes wind, how suction cups work, and how airplanes fly. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, B, 5.2.A NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS2A: Forces and Motion Electricity and Magnetism Grades 2 5 Students learn about the structure of atoms, the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and why things become static-y in this highly interactive and hair-raising exploration of positive and negative charges. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.D, 5.2.A, 5.2.C, 5.2.D, 5.2.E NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS2B: Types of Interactions Owl Pellet Dissection Grades 2 5 Explore the diet of these nighttime raptors by examining undigested remains of their prey. Students pair off to dissect an owl pellet and identify what the bird consumed. This is a great introduction to the food web and to vertebrate anatomy. NJCCCS: 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.C, 5.3.E NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function; LS2A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; LS4C: Adaptation Energy: Use It and Lose it Grades 6 9 Energy comes in many forms; we use it and lose it every day. Students use hands-on experiments to explore energy transformations then analyze the conversions to understand energy losses. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.C, 5.1.D, 5.2.C, 5.2.D NGSS: PS3C: Definitions of Energy; PS3B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer Chemistry of the Stars Grades 6 10 How do astronomers determine the chemical composition of stars millions of light years away? Learn about atomic spectra, flame tests, and other scientific tools. NJCCCS: 5.1 A, 5.1.B, 5.2.A, 5.4.A NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS4B: Electromagnetic Radiation Cow Eye Dissection Grades 6 10 Follow light on its journey through the eye. Students pair off to perform cow eye dissections, and in the process gain a deeper understanding of the structure of the human eye. NJCCCS: 5.1 C, 5.1.D, 5.3.A NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function The Right Stuff: The Science of Materials Grades 6 10 Explore the exciting world of materials science by learning about the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, and polymers (plastics). See metal that remembers its shape and tin foil being made right in front of your eyes. NJCCCS: 5.2.P.A.1, A.1, A.1, A.2, A.2, B.1, B.2, B.1 NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter The States of Matter Grades 2 6 Using super-cold liquid nitrogen, common household items, and volunteers, we demonstrate how and why things change from solid to liquid to gas. Students develop a better sense of the physical world around them through this really cool exploration of matter. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.C, 5.1.D, 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.2.C NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS3B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer Balls and Tracks Grades 3 7 What forces of science help ski jumpers become champions? Using marbles as ski jumpers, this hands-on program introduces the fundamental laws of motion and how they affect how far and how fast a ski jumper can go. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.C, 5.1.D, 5.2.C, 5.2.D, 5.2.E NGSS: PS2A: Forces and Motion; PS3C: Definitions of Energy Swell Cells Grades 5 8 Explore the human body from the cells up. Build a model cell and learn how cells with similar structures form tissues. These tissues then create organs, whose job is to create systems that make the body work. NJCCCS: 5.1.A, B, 5.2.A NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function sales@lsc.org lsc.org Classroom Workshops 14

20 Electronic Field Trips Take full advantage of Liberty Science Center s exhibitions and lab facilities from the comfort of your own location. Our dynamic instructors use videoconferencing to bring exciting, cross-curricular programs into your classroom. Grades 2 8 Length minutes Maximum 35 students per connection Aquatic Ecosystem Grades 3 8 Dive into the Our Hudson Home exhibition through videoconferencing and explore the relationships of organisms in river and estuary ecosystems. NJCCCS: A.1; B.1; C.1; C.1; C.1 NGSS: LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Biodiversity Grades 4-8 Biodiversity is the variation of life on Earth, within a given ecosystem or in a specific biome. In this program, students will explore biodiversity on the species, genetic and ecosystem levels and discover how these variations are changing in response to natural causes and human activity. NJCCCS: C.1-2; C1 NGSS: LS4.D: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Chemistry of Mixtures, Solutions, and More Grades 5 8 Learn the differences between chemical and physical changes, then separate materials based on their properties and learn about the roles of reactants and products. NJCCCS: A.2; A; B.1 NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions Circles to Circuits Grades 4 8 To understand complex machines like computers and robots, students must first understand the basic relationship between atoms and electricity. Students will be challenged to construct their own circuits as they build an understanding of electricity, insulators, and conductors. Book this program with a class kit for more hands-on activities. NJCCCS: D.1; D.1 NGSS: PS3: Energy Geometry in Nature Grades 2 5 Did you know that math is fundamental to the shape and structure of seashells, honeycombs, and leaves? Investigate the natural patterns found all around us. NJCCCS: A.1; B.1 MATH: A.2; B.1; A.2; A.3; B.3; A.2 NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions Forensics Grades 5 8 Could unsolved crimes from the past be figured out using modern day forensic techniques? Apply forensic science to uncover, identify, and individualize evidence. NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8A.1, B.2, 5.2.8B.1, A.1, 5.5.8C.1, C.1 NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions 15 Electronic Field Trips

21 NEW! Insects: Beehavin Grades 3-6 Students become junior entomologists and study the anatomy and behavior of insects. Insects cannot talk like humans, but they communicate in many more ways than we do. Visit our insect gallery to see honey bees in action in their hive and foraging nectar from the local area. NJCCCS: C.1; 2.B.2; C.1; 4.D.1; C.3 NGSS: LS1: Information Processing; LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity NEW! Robots and Rubik s Cubes Grades 6-8 In order to solve Rubik s Cube, a player must follow a particular series of twists and turns known as an algorithm. When a robot solves Rubik s Cube, it uses sensors and Boolean logic. Students will be introduced to robots, algorithms, logic gates, and Boolean logic through games, videos, and interactive puzzles. CCSS: MP.6-8.1; MP.6-8.3; MP.6-8.7; MP NGSS: PS3: Energy Weather: It s Raining Cats and Dogs Grades 2 8 Explore the wonders of weather and use a weather map to make your forecast, just like a TV meteorologist. Examine the water cycle, identify clouds, learn about cloud formation, and discover why we have weather. NJCCCS: 5.4.P.F.1; F.1; F.1; E.1; E.1 NGSS: ESS2: Earth s Systems Weathering and Erosion Grades 4 8 The Earth is constantly changing. Although some changes happen quickly, others occur over long periods of time. Using The Forces of Change animation in Our Hudson Home, we will explore how this area has changed over the eons. NJCCCS: B.1; B.3; B.4; C.2 NGSS: ESS2: Earth s Systems Renewable Energy Grades 4 8 As non-renewable energy sources like coal and oil dwindle, we need to look to other sources like sun, wind, and water. Explore our Energy Quest gallery and experiment with a variety of renewable energy sources. NJCCCS: A.1; B.1; A,1; A.3; C.1; C.1; C.1; G.2; G.5 NGSS: PS1: Matter and Its Interactions; PS3: Energy sales@lsc.org lsc.org electronic FIELD Trips 16

22 Appreciation Days Teacher Appreciation Days Sign up now for our free weekend appreciation events and bring your family at a significant discount. Space is limited. Educators receive two professional development hours for attending. TIME 10:00 am 1:00 pm DATES Saturday, September 20, 2014 Saturday, January 17, 2015 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Sunday, May 17, 2015 Attend sessions that will assist you in your classroom Earn two professional development hours Take a VIP tour Enter to win prizes for your classroom Enjoy a continental breakfast Discover easy-to-complete professional development programs Contact Lauren Rose for details and to register: lrose@lsc.org or Bring up to four guests for just $9.75 per person. They can explore our exhibitions while you are at the event. 17 AppREciation days

23 Parent Organization Appreciation Days Get parents on board with STEM education. Encourage them to sign up for our free weekend appreciation events. TIME 10:00 am 1:00 pm DATES Saturday, December 13, 2014 Saturday, April 25, 2015 Attend sessions that will assist your child s classroom Take a VIP tour Enter to win prizes for your school Enjoy a continental breakfast sales@lsc.org lsc.org Appreciation days 18

24 Teacher Professional Development Workshops Teachers will face new challenges in the adoption and implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards. With an increased emphasis on evidence-based learning, exploration of science phenomena, and scientific discourse, educators will need professional development experiences that reflect these new focal points of learning. Liberty Science Center can partner with your school/district to offer engaging and impactful professional development programs tailored to planning for and implementing the Next Generation Science Standards. You can even combine PD with student programs like Electronic Field Trips or Extended Laboratory Workshops to observe and learn from LSC educators in real time, with real students. To learn more, contact Mary McDonald at or Last year, 1,192 science teachers participated in LSC s Professional Development programs. 3-Hour Professional Development Workshops Grade K 8 TeaCHERS It s All in the Question Effective hands-on science instruction encourages students to make observations, manipulate data, construct explanations, and design solutions. Learn how to stimulate student thinking by helping them make predictions, complete hands-on activities, and respond to open-ended questions. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D, 5.2 A, C; 5.3 A NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS2B: Types of Interactions; PS3C: Relationship between Energy and Forces Science Grabbers Prepare a hands-on survival kit with activities for all science disciplines. Plan and conduct science investigations in various content areas and explore cause-and-effect relationships, energy transfer, and properties of matter. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D, 5.2 A, C; 5.3 A NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS1B: Chemical Reactions; LS1C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms Earth, Moon, and Stars Explore interrelated concepts in Earth, space, and physical science with a focus on how forces such as gravity interact with planets, the moon, stars, and people on Earth. Collect and analyze data on planetary cause and effect; develop, scale, and use models to understand relative sizes in the solar system; and compare patterns and cycles. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.4 A NGSS: ESS1A: The Universe and Its Stars; ESS1B: Earth and the Solar System 19 Teacher professional development workshops

25 The Human Body: Getting to Know Me Amaze your students with comparative exercises that offer a deeper look into the structure and function of their own bodies. Explore skeletal development, the senses, and human information processing. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.3 A, B NGSS: LSS1A: Structure and Function Micro-Observations Reveal ordinary things in an extraordinary way with our indestructible classroom microscopes. Learn how to plan and implement science investigations that use magnification as a springboard to gather and analyze meaningful data on the concepts of scale, structure, and function. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.3 A; 5.4 C; NGSS: LSS1A: Structure and Function; ESS2A: Earth Materials and Systems Matter, Matter, Everywhere Spark critical thinking and good communication skills as you investigate the structures and properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Measure, combine, and classify changes and reactions in substances by touching, manipulating, and even tasting the results. Sweet! NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.2 A, B NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS1B: Chemical Reactions The L.A.W.S. of Weather Discover how weather develops as land, atmosphere, water, and sunlight interact. Conduct easy experiments on the properties of air, create a model water cycle in a cup, and construct and test simple weather instruments. Then gather meteorological data and make a prediction. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.4 F NGSS: ESS2C: The Role of Water in Earth s Surface Processes; ESS2D: Weather and Climate Earth s History: Written in the Rocks Investigate Earth s history by making soil, sampling soil, and exploring natural forces. Learn about scale, system models, and stability and changes on Earth. Use models that illuminate aspects of our planet, and analyze and interpret data to better understand Earth s processes. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.4 B-D NGSS: ESS1C: The History of Planet Earth; ESS2A: Earth Materials and Systems; ESS2C: The Role of Water in Earth s Surface Processes Eco-Awareness Use hands-on activities to explore natural materials and resources, and examine the beneficial and harmful impacts humans can have on local and global ecosystems. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.4 C, G NGSS: LS2A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; LS2B: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems; ESS2A: Earth Materials and Systems The Sky s the Limit: Investigating Flight Airplanes fly, but humans do not. Find out why by exploring air pressure with balloons, parachutes, balloon rockets, and astrotubes. Investigate concepts behind flight, then build a plane and experiment with cause and effect, adjusting its design to maximize flight performance. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D, 5.2 E NGSS: PS2A: Forces and Motion; PS2B: Types of Interactions Electricity: Making It Work for You Investigate how electrical energy is converted into light, heat, and sound. Get a charge out of static electricity, design and conduct experiments that demonstrate aspects of electrical energy, and gather data to explain cause-and-effect relationships. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.2 C, D NGSS: PS3A: Definitions of Energy; PS3B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer; PS3D: Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life sales@lsc.org lsc.org Teacher professional development workshops 20

26 Plants and Insects: Perfect Together Explore insect senses and behaviors, then discover how plants reproduce, grow, make food and, in some cases, even capture and consume insects. Analyze and interpret data related to plant and animal structures, their functions, and their interconnectedness. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.3 B, C, E NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function; LS4A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity; LS4C: Adaptation The Nervous System and Behavior Examine the biological basis of behavior by studying the neuron, nerve impulse, and anatomical structure of vertebrate nervous systems, with an emphasis on the brain. Exciting activities cover visual perception, illusions, learning and memory experiments, reflexes, measuring the speed of a nerve impulse, and constructing a model human brain. Particular emphasis is placed on exploring concepts of biological cause and effect as well as the structure and function of our central nervous systems. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.3 A NGSS: LSS1A: Structure and Function; LS4D: Biodiversity and Humans Full Day Professional Development 5 HOUR WORKSHOPS Engineering the Design Process in Robotics Engineering practices are part of the Next Generation Science Standards. Are you ready to take the design process beyond bridges and buildings? Explore these practices through the topic of robotics. Engage in collaborative work with fellow teachers to design, build, and program a functional robot. Concepts introduced will include the design process, algorithmic thinking, computer programming, mechanical and electrical systems, and integrating use of these ideas in your classroom. This workshop is intended as an introductory look at engineering design. NGSS: This workshop addresses Engineering Practices in the NGSS. NJ ASK4 Science Preparation Learn stimulating hands-on activities that demonstrate science concepts being assessed on the NJ ASK4 test. Particular emphasis is placed on helping students gain greater proficiency in drawing evidence-based conclusions by analyzing and interpreting data. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.2 A-C; 5.3 A-C; 5.4 A, C, G NJ ASK8 Science Preparation Review objective and open-ended questions and discover activities that can be incorporated into regular teaching to avoid test prep mode. Tips for approaching standardized tests are also covered. Particular emphasis is placed on helping students gain greater proficiency in drawing evidencebased conclusions by analyzing and interpreting data. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.2 A-C; 5.3 A-C; 5.4 A, C, G Teaching Science Using Multiple Intelligences Discover how the eight intelligences can be focused for science instruction. Complete a multiple intelligence inventory and develop strategies to use in lesson design and implementation. Learn how to incorporate all facets of students intelligence in science and engineering instruction. NJCCCS and NGSS: Multiple intelligences can be applied to all science standards. NJ Biology End of Course Assessment Workshop High School Biology Teachers Incorporate much of the NJ Biology Competency Test material into your regular instruction. Review samples of both objective and open-ended questions and learn tips to reduce student anxiety. Particular emphasis is placed on helping students gain greater proficiency in drawing evidence-based conclusions by analyzing and interpreting data. NSCS: 5.1 A-D, 5.3 A-E NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function; LS1B: Growth and Development of Organisms; LS3A: Inheritance of Traits; LS3B: Variation of Traits; LS4A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity Integrating Science, Math, and Literacy Activities for Pre K to 4th Grade Classrooms Connect mathematics, literacy, and science concepts. Using a wide variety materials and objects, investigate topics in Life, Physical, and Earth Space sciences, as well as in early Engineering and Design practices. NGSS: PS1 Matter and Its Interactions, LS2 Ecosystems: Interaction, Energy, and Dynamics, ESS2 Earth s Systems Effectively Integrating Technology in Science Teaching Gain hands-on experience with technologies found in many classrooms, including those students bring to school, and learn about the fundamental pedagogy underlying their use. Discover cutting-edge methods to more effectively engage students in science and engineering practices. NGSS: This workshop supports all the standards by assisting teachers with effectively using technology to improve student learning. Teaching with Data in the Science Classroom Develop a pedagogical framework to support students engaged in scientific inquiry. Learn to operate our Global Microscope, a stunning 18-inch spherical data display screen, then borrow it to use in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on increasing participants proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data. NGSS: ESS2A: Earth Materials and Systems; ESS2B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale Systems; ESS2C: The Role of Water in Earth s Surface Processes; ESS2D: Weather and Climate sales@lsc.org lsc.org

27 What s So Simple about Simple Machines? Explore new ways to teach a simple machines unit with emphasis on readily available materials. Design hands-on experiments to stimulate questions on the efficiency and effectiveness of simple machines. Collect data to explain how they work, and use these concepts to think about how simple machines can be used to streamline everyday tasks. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.2 E NGSS: PS2A: Forces and Motion; PS2B: Types of Interactions 3-Hour Teacher Workshops Grade 7 10 TeaCHERS NEW! Unpacking the NGSS - Planning 3-Dimensional STEM Lesson Elements As you plan for and implement the Next Generation Science Standards, LSC can partner with you to evaluate and adapt your curricular models, lesson design, and pedagogy to capitalize on your current strengths and incorporate NGSS requirements. This course can be customized in content emphasis, grade level bands (K-4, 5-8, 9-12) and length (one day through multi-day) to complement your school district s needs and schedule. Math and Science Connection Workshop Learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Explore patterns, proportion, and quantitative analysis. Work with early calculators, study the applications of probability, explore Platonic solids, and construct flexagons. Learn about Fibonacci numbers, graphing collected data, the Golden mean, and much more. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D NGSS: LSS1A: Structure and Function; LS1B: Growth and Development of Organisms; LS2A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; ESS2A: Earth Materials and Systems 21 Teacher professional development workshops Intermediate Science Sampler One of our most popular programs for junior high school teachers. Use activities to initiate discussion and introduce areas of scientific inquiry from topology and color vision to a simulation of the spread of communicable disease. Use observable data to draw conclusions and deepen understanding of scientific concepts. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D, 5.2 A, C; 5.3 A NGSS: LS1A: Structure and Function; LS2A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; LS4A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity Explorations in Ecology Uncover the basics of ecology using math, simulations, and graphs to understand predator-prey relationships, population growth, photosynthesis, biome comparisons, and endangered species. This in-depth view of ecological principles is appropriate for grade 6 9 teachers. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.4 B, C, G NGSS: LS2A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; LS2B: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems; ESS3C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems Hidden Worlds Revealed through the Microscope Learn to use microscopes more effectively by examining pennies, feathers, fingerprints, and preserved and living organisms. Explore concepts of scale, structure, and the functions of tiny items and organisms. Plan and implement investigations that provide meaningful data about the intricacies of items visible only on a microscopic scale. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.3 A NGSS: LSS1A: Structure and Function; PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter Exploring Matter: The Chemistry of the Universe Collect, analyze, and interpret data on the physical and chemical properties of matter as well as changes produced by chemical combinations. Create a brochure about a favorite chemical, use enzymes to convert milk into cheese, make a ph indicator from cabbage leaves, investigate the incredible absorption power of disposable diapers, and extract DNA from wheat. NJCCCS: 5.1 A-D; 5.2 A-D NGSS: PS1A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS1B: Chemical Reactions

28 Don t miss our honey bee colony on the 3 rd floor. Book an overnight at LSC for your student group! Mystery at the Museum Explore the Center. Navigate our exhibits and theaters. Solve a crime?! A priceless artifact has been stolen from the Science Center and we need your help to solve the mystery. Everyone is a suspect and the clock is ticking! Can you find the culprit before bedtime? Perfect for: Lock-ins and Moving Up Graduations End-of-season sports team celebrations Scout groups Youth organizations Call , sales@lsc.org, or visit LSC.org/campins for more information and to register. Liberty Science Center is a not-for-profit institution. Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard Jersey City, NJ LSC.org Printed on recycled paper 2.7m/9-14/Alpha