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Traveling Programs SEPTEMBER 2012 – AUGUST 2013

Museum of Science, Boston

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Table of Contents

As we celebrate the 18th year of Traveling Programs at the

Museum of Science, we are striving to improve our service to

you, our customers. With more streamlined booking procedures,

refreshed confirmation materials, automatic reminders, and new

promotional videos, we’ve made it easier for you to preview and

book the program you want.

This year, we are also working hard to strengthen the quality and

variety of our programs. Our brand new portable planetariums will

augment how our astronomy programs teach about the wonders

of the night sky, and an exciting new middle school program is

now being developed.

Last year we traveled to 600 organizations throughout New

England. We hope that this year we can visit your site in our

travels!

– Mike Adams Manager, Traveling Programs

RESERVATIONSPhone617-589-0354

[email protected]

4 | SavingsandScholarships

5 | ProgramsforSchools

6 |AT-A-GLANCECHART

17 | ProgramsforGeneralAudiences

18 |AT-A-GLANCECHART

25 | FrequentlyAskedQuestions

29 | EvaluationResults

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PREVIEW VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE!Want more information about a particular Traveling

Program? Ournewpromotionalvideos,available

in.mp4format,willshowyousnapshotsofaprogram

fromstarttofinish,withdescriptionsofthedemonstrations

andothercomprehensiveinformation.Preview videos are

available for most programs.To request a video, email us at

[email protected].

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PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLSOur school programs have been designed to closely align

with grade-specific curriculum standards to help your students

succeed in understanding and implementing STEM content.

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Savings and Scholarships

FOR SCHOOLS

Fall Discounts

School programs held in October are discounted 15%; in November, 10%.

Multiple-Reservation Incentive

A single person who books multiple full-price school programs in the same school year will receive

discounts starting with the fourth reservation: 10% off the fourth, fifth and sixth; 15% off the seventh

and beyond.

Massachusetts Vacation Week Discount

School programs scheduled for the week of February 18 – 22, 2013 or April 15 – 19, 2013 will receive a

15% discount.

Same-Day Discounts

A school booking two different school programs on the same day will receive a discount if both

programs can be taught by one educator. One program must be taught in the morning and one in the

afternoon. Discount is 10% off each presentation; 25% off each interactive or immersive program (see

chart on page 6 for definitions). Live animal programs are excluded from this discount.

Note: All discounts apply to program fees only; mileage fees are extra. Discounts cannot be combined.

FOR SCHOOLS AND GENERAL AUDIENCES

Scholarships

Generous Museum supporters allow us to provide partial- or full-scholarship support for school

programs, public libraries, and some youth organizations. Each type of organization must fulfill

eligibility criteria. For application forms and further details: mos.org/travelingprograms.

AbbotandDorothyStevensFoundation

BostonAthleticAssociation

HaroldT.N.SmithTrust

HermannFoundation

Jane&NeilPappalardoFund

Traveling Programs are made possible by the generous support of:

KennethOlsenFund

LowellInstitute

NationalGrid

WilliamRandolphHearstFoundation

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Programs for Schools

Grades Pre K – 2

Engineering: Bridges Workshop What keeps bridges from falling down? Students learn about the science and mechanics of bridges

after listening to a read-aloud engineering tale. Participants think like engineers as they balance blocks

to create a bridge over a model stream, then test to see if their design can survive real life bridge

challenges. Students also explore how the shape and structure of a bridge allows it to withstand the

force of weight, and then the group uses what they learned to construct a giant bridge large enough

to walk over!

Length:50minutes.Capacity:1class(24students)persession;1to4sessionperday.Fees: $340for1session;$75foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORK CONNECTIONS

Engineering:Identifyanddescribecharacteristicsofnaturalmaterials(e.g.,wood,cotton,fur,wool)andhuman-madematerials(e.g.,plastic,Styrofoam).•Iden-tifyandexplainsomepossibleusesfornaturalmaterials(e.g.,wood,cotton,fur,wool)andhuman-madematerials(e.g.,plastic,Styrofoam).English Language Arts:Withpromptingandsupport,askandanswerquestionsaboutkeydetailsinatext.

•Withpromptingandsupport,retellasequenceofeventsfromastoryreadaloud.•Withpromptingandsupport,actoutcharactersandeventsfromastoryorpoemreadaloud.•Listenactivelyasanindividualandasamemberofagrouptoavarietyofage-appropriateliteraturereadaloud.

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Grades Pre K – 2

Dig into DinosaursThis hands-on program gives students a chance to think like paleontologists and explore the world of

dinosaurs. Students interact with real and model fossils, investigate a simulated dinosaur trackway,

test their ideas about how it was made, and excavate a replica field site.

Length: 50minutes. Capacity: 1class(24students)persession;1to4sessionperday.Fees: $340for1session;$75foreachadditionalsame-daysession.


Earth and Space Science:Water,rocks,soil,andlivingorganismsarefoundontheEarth’ssurface.

Life Science:FossilsprovideuswithinformationaboutlivingthingsthatinhabitedtheEarthyearsago.

Physical Science: Observablepropertiesofobjectsincludesize,shape,color,weight,andtexture.

At a Glance

Program Type Grade Capacity Page

Pre K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Dig into Dinosaurs INT 24 7

Engineering: Bridges Workshop INT 24 7

Life Cycles PRES 50 8

Observing Air & Flight PRES 100 9

Observing Electricity & Magnets PRES 100 9

States of Matter PRES 200 10

Animal Adaptations PRES 50 11

Animal Habitats PRES 50 8

Geology: Rock Detectives INT 24 11

Motion: Forces & Work PRES 200 12

Now Hear This: The Sound of Science PRES 200 11

Weather: Wind, Water & Temperature PRES 150 12

Electromagnetism PRES 200 13

Engineering: Windmills Workshop INT 24 14

Heat & Temperature PRES 200 15

Motion: Speed, Velocity & Acceleration PRES 200 15

STARLAB IMM 25 8, 10, 16

KEY:

PRES: Presentation

Includes demonstrations of unique devices or live animals. Ideally suited to large groups (50+ participants).

IMM: Immersive Program

Transforms the immediate environment using large-scale materials and models.

INT: Interactive Program

A workshop involving hands-on activities.

Engineering: Bridges Workshop “The program was seamless...best I’ve seen in 20 years of teaching...very

impressive!”

– J. Price, Foster Elementary School, February 2012



Grade K, 1, or 2

Animal Habitats Where is the ideal place for an animal to live? We bring up to three live animals for students to

observe, and we look for clues that determine their ideal shelter and food. Based on the information

collected, students are challenged to pick a suitable habitat for each animal. Students also have the

opportunity to touch assorted skins, bones, and feathers so they can actually feel some of the charac-

teristics that help these animals survive.

Length:50minutes.Capacity:2classes(50studentstotal)persession;1to3sessionsperday.Fees:$305for1session;$100foreachadditionalsame-daysession.Distance restrictions apply: Seepage27.


Life Science:Animalsandplantsarelivingthingsthatgrow,reproduce,andneedfood,air,andwater.•

Characteristicsoflivingandnonlivingthings.•Anorganism’shabitatprovidesforitsbasicneeds.

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Grade K, 1, or 2

Life CyclesHow do living things grow and change? We bring up to three different living things that showcase a

variety of life cycles found in the living world. Through the use of media resources, students compare

egg development, live birth, and metamorphosis in different species and are challenged to test their

knowledge with a culminating activity.

Length:50minutes.Capacity:2classes(50studentstotal)persession;1to3sessionsperday.Fees: $305for1session;$100foreachadditionalsame-daysession. Distance restrictions apply:Seepage27.


Life Science:Animalsandplantsarelivingthingsthatgrow,reproduce,andneedfood,air,andwater.•Plantsandanimalshavelifecyclesthatvary.

•Plantsandanimalscloselyresembletheirparentsinobservedappearance.

Grade K, 1, or 2

STARLABBring a dark, cloudless night sky to your school day. The portable STARLAB planetarium presents a

realistic model of the night sky over your town on the day we visit.

Students are challenged to make observations and think like scientists both inside and outside the

STARLAB. They explore how stars are different from one another and learn to recognize star patterns

in the sky from cultures around the world. In an immersive activity, students use binoculars to better

understand how we learn about the cosmos.

Length: 50minutes.Capacity:1class(25students)persession;1to8sessionsperday.Fees:$340for1session;$65foreachadditionalsame-daysession;for5to8sessions,therewillbeanadditionalchargeof$35(coverscostofextraSTARLABdomeandeducator).Space restrictions apply:Seepage28.


Physical Science: Observablepropertiesofobjectsincludesize,shape,color,weight,andtexture.•Objectscanmoveinvariousways.•Changethemotionofanobjectbyapplyingaforce.Thegreatertheforce,thegreaterthechangeinmotion.•Objectscanbebalanced

Grades K – 2

Observing Electricity & Magnets Through a series of demonstrations, students examine the properties of electricity and magnetism

and learn how the two are related. Volunteers hold magnets so powerful that their like poles cannot

be pushed together, and they test a variety of metals for magnetism, resulting in some unexpected

surprises! They’ll even see how magnetism and electricity can create flashes of indoor lightning.

Length: 45minutes.Capacity:4classes(100studentstotal)persession;1to4sessionsperday.Fees:$355for1session;$250foreachadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science: Observablepropertiesofobjectsincludesize,shape,color,weight,andtexture.•Changethemotionofanobjectbyapplyingaforce.Thegreater

theforce,thegreaterthechangeinmotion.•Objectscanbebalancedundersomeconditions.

undersomeconditions.•Identifyobjectsandmaterialsassolid,liquid,orgas.•Recognizethatgasestaketheshapeoftheircontainer.

Earth & Space Science: Airisamixtureofgasesallaroundus,andwindismovingair.

Grades K – 2

Observing Air & Flight What is air? Using the theme of flight, students learn the characteristics of air. They learn that air is

made up of multiple gases with different properties, explore how air makes an airplane fly, witness

air pressure in action as a student zips across the floor on a hovercraft, and observe how changing the

shape of a giant ball determines whether it flops along or flies across a room.

Length:45minutes.Capacity:4classes(100studentstotal)persession;1to4sessionsperday.Fees:$355for1session;$250foreachadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science:Observablepropertiesofobjectsincludesize,shape,color,weight,andtexture.

Earth & Space Science: Eventsaroundushaverepeatingpatterns,includingtheseasonsoftheyear,anddayandnight.

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Grade 3, 4, or 5



Students explore the model sky as it changes due to the effects of Earth’s rotation and orbit. They also

observe the Moon in its current phase, and discuss how it changes over time. Later, they learn which

planets are currently visible, how to find them, and the reasons for the current controversy over how a

planet is defined.

Length: 50minutes.Capacity:1class(25students)persession;1to8sessionsperday.Fees: $340for1session;$65foreachadditionalsame-daysession;for5to8sessions,therewillbeanadditionalchargeof$35(coverscostofextraSTARLABdomeandeducator).Space restrictions apply:Seepage28.


Physical Science: Lighttravelsinastraightlineuntilitstrikesanobjectortravelsfromonemediumtoanother.Lightcanbereflected,refracted,andabsorbed.

Earth & Space Science:EarthisapartofthesolarsystemthatincludestheSun,planets,andmanymoons.

EarthisthethirdplanetfromtheSun.•EarthorbitstheSuninayear’stime,androtatesonitsaxisinapproxi-mately24hours.•TherotationoftheEarth,day/night,andapparentmovementsoftheSun,Moon,andstarsareconnected.•ChangesoccurintheobservableshapeoftheMoonoveramonth.

Grade 2, 3, 4, or 5

States of Matter Observe how solids, liquids, and gases change phases when subjected to extreme temperatures, and

learn how to define the states of matter. Our demonstrations involve intensely cold liquid nitrogen.

Students will see balloons shrink, a teakettle whistle without a stove, and lids pop off snack cans!

Length: 60minutes.Capacity:8classes(200studentstotal)persession;1to2sessionsperday.Fees:$455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science:Solids,liquids,andgaseshavedis-tinctproperties.•Watercanbechangedfromonestatetoanotherbyaddingortakingawayheat.•Basicforms

ofenergycausemotionorcreatechange.•Energycanbetransferredfromoneformtoanother.

Grade 3, 4, or 5

Animal Adaptations Students expand their understanding of biological adaptations by observing both skulls and live

animals. They see up to three live animals from different groups, place the animals in their correct

classes, and learn about specific adaptations each has developed. After observing the live animals,

students engage in a hands-on activity in which they become scientists and examine particular skulls

to determine how the animal may have adapted.

Length: 50minutes.Capacity:2classes(50studentstotal)persession;1to3sessionsperday.Fees:$305for1session;$100foreachadditionalsame-daysession. Distance restrictions apply: Seepage27.


Life Science: Physicalcharacteristicsofplantsandanimals.•Observedcharacteristicsofplantsandanimalscanbefullyinherited,ortheycanbeaffectedbytheclimateorenvironment.•Inheritedcharacteristics

maychangeovertimeasadaptationstochangesintheenvironmentenableorganismstosurvive.•Changesintheenvironmenthavecausedsomeplantsandanimalstodieormovetonewlocations.

Grade 3, 4, or 5

Geology: Rock Detectives In this hands-on workshop, students explore the different types of rocks and how they form over

geologic time. Working as a team, students identify various rocks and minerals through observations

and experiments. For a finale, they figure out how a particular rock formation has changed over

millions of years.

Length: 60minutes.Capacity: 1class(24students)persession;1to4sessionsperday. Fees: $340for1session;$75foreachadditionalsame-daysession.


Earth and Space Science: Whatisamineral?•Physicalpropertiesofmineralsandtestsforthose.•Thethreecategoriesofrocksandtheprocessesthatcreatethem.•Earth’ssurfacechangesduetoslowprocessessuch

aserosionandweathering,andrapidprocessessuchaslandslides,volcaniceruptions,andearthquakes.

Grades 3 – 5

Now Hear This: The Sound of Science Rock out to the science of vibrations, sound, and music. Using a range of dynamic experiments, we’ll

create a sonic boom, build our own speaker, and use a note to shatter a wine glass. We’ll also create

music using a variety of strange instruments including one that harnesses the power of lightning to

make music.

Length:60minutes.Capacity: 8classes(200studentstotal)persession;1to2sessionsperday.Fees:$455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science:Soundisproducedbyvibrationsandrequiresamediumtotravel•Therateofvibrationrelatestothepitchofthesound•Identifythebasicformsofenergy.

Music:Perceiveandrespondtobasicelementsofmusic,includingrhythmandpitch.

States of Matter“Loved how the program went so well with what I have taught my

students. It cleared up some misconceptions and helps solidify some

of the other concepts I have taught. It even helped to increase my

knowledge!”

– R. Tibert, Rockport Elementary School, November 2011

Weather: Wind, Water & Temperature“I loved the interplay of the technology—the use of the graphic in your weather

program. On several experiments the results were discovered as we watched the

temperature move in real time on the large screen. This clearly captured the

attention of the children as well as the adults. It showed why line plots move the

way they do.”

– M. Allard, Field Elementary School, January 2012

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Grade 3, 4, or 5

Motion: Forces & WorkWhat is work? Students learn how forces create motion, what simple machines have in common, and

why this helps us to perform a large amount of work with minimal force. Students use mechanical

advantage to turn a wheel and axle against a stronger opponent, haul their classmates across the room

using pulleys, and lift a teacher using a giant lever.

Length: 60minutes.Capacity:8classes(200studentstotal)persession;1to2sessionsperday.Fees: $455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science:Basicformsofenergy,whichcausemotionorcreatechange.•Energycanbetransferredfromoneformtoanother.•Differentiatebetweenprop-ertiesofobjectsandpropertiesofmaterials.

Technology/Engineering:Differencesbetweensimpleandcomplexmachines.

Grade 3, 4, or 5

Weather: Wind, Water & Temperature Observe how atmospheric phenomena interact with each other to create the weather we experience

every day. Students watch a hot air balloon launch toward the ceiling, pressurize a tank to create

enough wind to power a cannon, and see a cloud form before their eyes.

Length:60minutes.Capacity:6classes(150studentstotal)persession;1to2sessionsperday.Fees:$455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.


Earth & Space Science:Airtemperature,moisture,windspeedanddirection,andprecipitationmakeuptheweatherinaparticularplaceandtime.•Variousformsofprecipitationareconnectedtotheweatherinaparticu-larplaceandtime.•Differentiatebetweenweatherandclimate.•Globalpatternsinfluencelocalweather,whichcanbemeasured.

Physical Science:Energycanbetransferredfromoneformtoanother.

Math: Constructandinterpretlineplots,linegraphs,andbargraphs.

Grade 3, 4, 5, or 6

ElectromagnetismUsing high-tech Museum equipment, students explore voltage, current, resistance, and the interrela-

tionship between magnetism and electricity. See someone’s hair stand on end, create a human exten-

sion cord by sending an electric current through several people, and shoot a metal ring to the ceiling

of the school!

Length:60minutes.Capacity: 8classes(200studentstotal)persession;1to2sessionsperday. Fees: $455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science: Electricityincircuitsrequiresacompleteloopforanelectricalcurrent.•Electricitycanproducelight,heat,andsound.•Objectsandmaterialscanbeconductorsorinsulatorsofelectricity.•Making

andusingelectromagnets.•Magnetshavepolesthatrepelandattracteachother.•Amagnetwillattractsomeobjectsandmaterials,butnotothers.

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Grade 6, 7, or 8

Motion: Speed, Velocity & Acceleration Students learn to distinguish between speed, velocity, and acceleration while exploring the unexpected

motion of everyday objects. Watch a pencil accelerate to over 100 mph in a fraction of a second,

grasp the concept of gravitational acceleration with the help of crashing metal plates, knock a moving

target out of the air using a powerful air cannon, and suggest ways to alter the design of a medieval

siege engine.

Length: 60minutes.Capacity:8classes(200studentstotal)persession;1to2sessionsperday.Fees:$455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science:Weightistheamountofgravitationalpullonanobjectandisdistinctfrommass.•Anobject’smotioncanbedescribedbyitsposition,directionofmotion,andspeed.•Distanceversustimegraphsfor

constantspeed.•Kineticenergycanbetransformedintopotentialenergy,andviceversa.

Technology/Engineering:Stepsoftheengineeringdesignprocess.

Grade 6, 7, or 8

Heat & TemperatureThis advanced program illustrates core ideas about heat energy and transfer. Through live demonstra-

tions, students learn the differences between the three main mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction,

convection, and radiation. Students explore the definitions of heat and temperature, discover that all

elements have specific melting and boiling points, find out that light or even water can incinerate a

piece of paper, and learn ways to differentiate between two cryogenic liquids.

Length:60minutes.Capacity:8classes(200studentstotal)persession;1to2sessionsperday.Fees:$455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.


Physical Science: Temperaturechangeresultsfromaddingortakingawayheatenergyfromasystem.•Theeffectofheatonparticlemotionduringachangeinphase.•Heatmovesinpredictableways,movingfromwarmertocoolerobjectsuntilreachingequilibrium.•Asubstancehasameltingpointandaboilingpoint,both

independentoftheamountofthesample.•Volumeandmassaredistinctcomponentsofdensity.

Earth & Space Science: Radiation,conduction,andconvectiontransferheatthroughtheEarth’ssystem.

Heat & Temperature“Good flow between demonstrations. Good use of scientific vocabulary.

Visuals from projector and camera were very helpful. Students loved being

able to volunteer to help with the experiments.”

– J. Young, Overlook Middle School, May 2012

Grades 4 – 6

Engineering: Windmills WorkshopStudents follow the engineering design process as they test how changing the characteristics of a wind

turbine’s blade affects its efficiency. After exploring which variables have the greatest impact on energy

production, the students design, build, and test their own blades with an emphasis on improving their

turbine. The program also incorporates science process skills and math framework connections, such

as graphing and reporting results.

Length: 60minutes.Capacity:1class(24students)persession;1to8sessionsperday.Fees:$340for1session;$75foreachadditionalsame-daysession;for5to8sessions,therewillbeanadditionalchargeof$35(coverscostofextramaterialsandeducator).


Grades 3 – 5

Physical Science:Energycanbetransferredfromoneformtoanother.

Technology/Engineering: Materialsusedtoaccomplishadesigntaskbasedonspecificproperties.•Relevantdesignfeaturesforbuildingaprototypeofasolutiontoaproblem.

Math:Constructandinterpretlineplots,linegraphs,andbargraphs.

Grades 6 – 8

Technology/Engineering:Appropriatematerialsfordesigntasksbasedonspecificpropertiesandcharacteristics.•Stepsoftheengineeringdesignprocess.•Methodsofrepresentingsolutionstoadesignproblem.•Thepurposeofaprototype.

PROGRAMS FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES

Programs for General Audiences are lighter-content than our school

programs and are designed for a wider age range. They are especially

appropriate for family groups at libraries, out-of-school group activities, and

special events. Because these programs have not been designed to support

classroom instruction, schools can only book them as afterschool events.

Available year-round, but availability is limited from January – June.

Please contact us for more details.



Grade 6, 7, or 8



Discover how the relationships between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun cause the phases of the

Moon as well as solar and lunar eclipses. Observe the plane of our galaxy, the Milky Way, in the model

sky, and learn why it looks the way it does. Explore galaxies outside our own, and see just how big

and far away they really are. Learn how looking into deep space gives us a glimpse into the history of

the universe.

Length: 50minutes. Capacity: 1class(25students)persession;1to8sessionsperday. Fees: $340for1session;$65foreachadditionalsame-daysession;for5to8sessions,therewillbeanadditionalchargeof$35(coverscostofextraSTARLABdomeandeducator).Space restrictions apply:Seepage28.


Earth & Space Science: GravityisaforcethatpullsallthingstowardthecenteroftheEarth.•Gravityinfluencestheformationandmovementoftheplanets,stars,andsolarsystem.•Lunarandsolareclipses,moonphases,andtidesarerelatedtorelativepositionsofthe

Earth,Moon,andSun.•PropertiesandconditionsofobjectsinthesolarsystemandthoseonEarth.•Theuniversecontainsmanybillionsofgalaxies,andeachgalaxycontainsmanybillionsofstars.

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Programs for General Audiences

Ages 4 – 8

Dig into Dinosaurs This hands-on program gives children a chance to think like paleontologists and explore the world of

dinosaurs. Young learners interact with real and model fossils, study a simulated dinosaur trackway,

test their ideas about how it was made, and excavate a replica field site.

Length:50minutes.Capacity:24persession;1to4sessionsperday.Site:Indoorsonly.Requirements:None.Fees:$340for1session;$75foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

Ages 4 – 8

Engineering: Bridges WorkshopWhat keeps bridges from falling down? Children learn about the science and mechanics of bridges

after listening to a read-aloud engineering tale. They think like engineers as they balance blocks to

create a bridge over a model stream, then test to see if their design can survive real life bridge

challenges. Participants also explore how the shape and structure of a bridge allows it to withstand

the force of weight, and then the group uses what they learned to construct a giant bridge large

enough to walk over!

Length: 50minutes.Capacity:24persession;1to4sessionsperday.Site:Indoorsonly.Requirements:Electricity.Fees: $340for1session;$75foreachadditionalsame-daysession..

Program Type Appropriate for ages Capacity Page

Dig into Dinosaurs INT 4 – 8 years 24 19

Engineering: Bridges Workshop INT 4 – 8 years 24 19

Observing Air & Flight PRES 5 – 9 years 100 20

Observing Electricity & Magnets PRES 5 – 9 years 100 20

Animal Invaders: Sharing Spaces PRES 5 years – adult 150 21

Night Sky IMM 5 years – adult 25 21

One Sky, Many Stories IMM 5 years – adult 25 21

Reptiles PRES 5 years – adult 150 22

Rockets: There and Back Again INT 5 years – adult 25 22

Science Magic PRES 5 years – adult 150 23

Super-Cold Science PRES 5 years – adult 150 23

Engineering: Windmills Workshop INT 8 years – adult 24 24

Now Hear This: The Sound of Science PRES 8 years – adult 200 24

KEY:

PRES: Presentation

Includes demonstrations of unique devices or live animals. Ideally suited to large groups (50+ participants).

IMM: Immersive Program

Transforms the immediate environment using large-scale materials and models.

INT: Interactive Program

A workshop involving hands-on activities.

At a Glance



Ages 5 – 9

Observing Air & FlightWhat is air? Using the theme of flight, your group learns the characteristics of air. They learn that air

is made up of multiple gases with different properties, explore how air makes an airplane fly, witness

air pressure in action as a participant zips across the floor on a hovercraft, and observe how changing

the shape of a giant ball determines whether it flops along or flies across a room.

Length: 45minutes.Capacity:100peoplepersession;1to4sessionsperday.Site:Indoorsonly.Requirements:Table,electricity.Fees:$355for1session;$250foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

Ages 5 – 9

Observing Electricity & Magnets Through a series of demonstrations, young learners examine the properties of electricity and

magnetism, and learn how the two are related. Volunteers hold magnets so powerful that their

like poles cannot be pushed together, and they test a variety of metals for magnetism, resulting in

some unexpected surprises! They’ll even see how magnetism and electricity can create flashes of

indoor lightning.

Length: 45minutes.Capacity: 100peoplepersession;1to4sessionsperday.Site:Indoorsonly.Requirements:Table,electricity.Fees:$355for1session;$250foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

Ages 5 – Adult

Animal Invaders: Sharing Spaces Animals are an integral part of our environment. At times, they even occupy the same spaces that we

do, whether we want them to or not! Learning to “live green” includes learning to coexist with the ani-

mals that share our planet, in addition to making our planet a better place for humans to live. In this

program we discuss the ecological benefits and potential risks associated with living in close proximity

to some of these animals, and we observe up to three live examples of the invaders in question.

Length: 30minutes.Hour-longoptionavailable:Seepage26. Capacity:150peoplepersession;1to2sessionsperday.Site:Indoorsonly.Requirements:Table,electricity.Fees: $255for1session;$100foranadditionalsame-daysession.Distance restrictions apply:Seepage27.

Ages 5 – Adult

Night Sky Discover which stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders are visible this evening. Using our

STARLAB portable planetarium, we take you on a tour of the solar system and beyond, and provide

useful tips on how you can navigate the night sky from your own backyard. Children ages 8 and

younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Length: 30minutes.Capacity:25peoplepersession;1to4sessionsperday.Site:Indoorsonly.Requirements: Electricity.Fees:$255for1or2presentations;$50foreachadditionalsame-daysession.Space restrictions apply:Seepage28.

Ages 5 – Adult

One Sky, Many StoriesPeople around the world have interpreted the night sky for centuries, creating a rich collection of

constellations and star stories. Using our portable planetarium, students will tour the solar system and

beyond while learning useful tips to navigate this evening’s sky and different cultural explanations for

the cosmos. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Length: 30minutes.Capacity: 25peoplepersession;1to4sessionsperday.Site:Indoorsonly.Requirements:Electricity.Fees: $255for1or2sessions;$50foreachadditionalsame-daysession.Space restrictions apply:Seepage28.

One Sky, Many Stories“Many patrons not only thanked me for the program, but expressed

appreciation for the knowledge they and their children gained. I also

think that the number of children and their families reached is indicative

of the anticipated quality of the programming.”

– L. Der, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, April 2012



Ages 5 – Adult

ReptilesAre snakes actually slimy? Why do snapping turtles snap? What makes a reptile a reptile? Together

we will answer these questions and many more while we become acquainted with some incredible

animals from the Museum’s Live Animal Center.

Length: 30minutes.Hour-longoptionavailable:Seepage26.Capacity:150peoplepersession;1to2sessionsperday.Site: Indoor/outdoor,dependingonweather.Requirements:Table,electricity.Fees:$255for1session;$100foranadditionalsame-daysession.Distance restrictions apply:Seepage27.

Ages 5 – Adult

Rockets: There and Back AgainCreate an air rocket that launches across the room, and engineer a way for a payload to return safely to

Earth. This hands-on workshop explores the science behind rockets and space exploration. Use your

imagination to plan, build, and test your own design. Children ages 10 and younger must be assisted

by an adult.

Length: 50minutes.Capacity:25peoplepersession;1to4sessionsperday.Site:Indooronly.Requirements:Electricity. Fees:$285for1or2sessions;$65foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

Ages 5 – Adult

Super-Cold Science Amazing things happen when matter changes temperature. With the help of a Museum educator and

an intensely cold liquid, participants experience the remarkable changes in size, form, and behavior

that occur when a variety of objects and substances are super-cooled.

Length: 30minutes.Hour-longoptionavailable:Seepage26.Capacity: 150peoplepersession;1to3sessionsperday.Site:Indoor/outdoor,dependingonweather.Requirements: Table,electricity.Fees:$255for1session;$100foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

Ages 5 – Adult

Science Magic Ever wonder how magic tricks really work? This program investigates the science behind the “magic”

of several classic magic tricks. You might learn how to snatch a tablecloth without disturbing the items

on top, make a balloon fireproof, and use electromagnetism to defy gravity. For the grand finale, our

educator demonstrates how science can make it safe to lie down on a real bed of nails.

Length: 30minutes.Hour-longoptionavailable:Seepage26.Capacity: 150peoplepersession;1to3sessionsperday. Site:Indoor/outdoor,dependingonweather.Requirements: Table,electricity,andsinkaccess. Fees:$255for1session;$100foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

Rockets: There and Back Again“The children seemed engaged by the pre-activity explanation, raising their

hands to answer questions, and eager to participate. They were excited by the

hands-on approach to the topic and happy that they were able to try each activ-

ity several times.”

– B. Johnson, Ipswich Public Library, April 2012


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ages 8 – Adult

Now Hear This: The Sound of Science Rock out to the science of vibrations, sound, and music. Using a range of dynamic experiments, we’ll

create a sonic boom, build our own speaker, and use a note to shatter a wine glass. We’ll also create

music using a variety of strange instruments including one that harnesses the power of lightning to

make music.

Length: 60minutes.Capacity:200peoplepersession;1to2sessionsperday. Site: Indoorsonly. Fees:$455for1session;$300foranadditionalsame-daysession.

Ages 8 – Adult

Engineering: Windmills Workshop Participants follow the engineering design process as they test how changing the characteristics of a

wind turbine’s blade affects its efficiency. After exploring which variables have the greatest impact

on energy production, they design, build, and test their own blades with an emphasis on improving

their turbine. The program also incorporates science process skills and math framework connections,

such as graphing and reporting results.

Length: 60minutes. Capacity: 24peoplepersession;1to4sessionsperday. Site: Indoorsonly.Fees: $340for1session;$75foreachadditionalsame-daysession.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which programs are best for my audience? School groups can book school programs, which are curriculum-based and designed to

enhance student learning about science, technology, and engineering. Library groups,

camp groups, out-of-school groups, and special event organizers can book general-audience

programs, which have more accessible content for a narrow or wide range of ages. Please

note that, in accordance with Museum policy, we do not attend birthday parties.

We are booking a general-audience program and would like you to stay for a full hour. Is this possible? Yes! We offer “XL” versions of four of our general-audience presentations: Super-Cold

Science, Science Magic, Reptiles, and Animal Invaders. These programs can run one hour

instead of 30 minutes. The base price is $305. Only one of these sessions may be booked

per visit, and bookings are limited to camps and other out-of-school groups. Children must

be at least five years old.

We run a weekly afterschool program. Can you come every week? We’d be happy to visit you once or twice in the fall, but we cannot commit to weekly visits

with our current catalog of programs.

Are programs available on evenings and on weekends? In the summer and during school vacation weeks, we offer evening programs Monday

through Friday. If you would like to schedule a program on a weekend or evening during the

school year, please contact us for availability. In accordance with Museum policy, we do not

present programs at private residences.

Can infants, toddlers, and preschool children attend programs? The content of most of our programs is geared toward school-age children and up. We do

have two programs—“Dig into Dinosaurs” and “Engineering: Bridges Workshop”—that

were designed for children as young as age four. Other school programs are restricted to

higher grade levels. Preschoolers are welcome to attend general-audience programs with

their families and will usually enjoy watching, but may not be able to participate in activities

or understand the content.

How early can you start? How late can you stay? The very earliest we can start a program depends on a variety of factors including departure

time, drive time, load-in-time, and setup time. These times vary significantly by site and

by programs, so please contact us for specific information. Generally, the earliest our

educators can reasonably depart the Museum is 7:00 a.m., and the earliest we can depart

for live animal programs is 7:15 a.m. due to the complexity of loading the animals. Evening

programs must conclude in time for the educator to return to the Museum by 10:00 p.m.

Why do you charge travel fees? Fees cover fuel, tolls, vehicle maintenance, and the additional staff time associated with long

trips. There are no travel fees for sites within 30 miles of the Museum. Travel fees starting at

31 miles from the Museum will be $15 per 10-mile increment (subject to change).

Will my site require an overnight visit? Any site located more than 150 miles from the Museum will require an overnight stay to

make scheduling practical. Sites located 110 – 150 miles from the Museum may choose an

overnight because of specific scheduling needs. On all overnight trips, the site is responsible

for lodging fees, but not meals.

Do any programs have distance restrictions? Yes. Our live animals cannot be offsite for more than six hours, so live animal programs

(Adaptations, Habitats, Invaders, Life Cycles, and Reptiles) may not be booked for sites

more than 100 miles from the Museum. For all other sites, the program limit is as follows:

up to three sessions for sites within 50 miles of the Museum, two sessions for sites 51 – 75

miles from the Museum, and one session if the site is 76 – 100 miles from the Museum.

Sessions must be back-to-back—for example, we can’t book a schedule with a morning

session and an afternoon session for half-day kindergarten.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EVALUATION RESULTS

How far in advance should I book my program? We take reservations all year long and recommend calling several months in advance for the

best selection of dates. Spring (January – June) is our peak season and most dates sell out by the

preceding December. July is our peak summer month.

How much room do I need for STARLAB, Night Sky, and One Sky, Many Stories? A STARLAB dome requires an empty space 25 by 25 feet square and 12 feet tall, and can only be

used indoors. For five to eight school sessions in a day, we will bring two STARLABs. These will

require two such empty spaces or one large one, at least 25 feet by 80 feet and 12 feet tall (typically

a gym).

I just booked a program. Whom do I contact with questions? You will receive a confirmation packet, via email, that will answer many of your program-specific

questions. You can also contact the registrar with any questions at any time: 617-589-0354,

[email protected].

Very Engaging

34%

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Evaluation ResultsFor 2011 – 2012 School Programs

Information above taken from 505 teacher evaluations received by Traveling Programs from October 1, 2011 – June 24, 2012. Less than 1% of teachers surveyed provided responses not shown here.

How engaging was the program?

99% of teachers surveyed said that the program

was engaging, very engaging, or extremely engaging,

and the majority felt it was extremely engaging.

Teachers were given a choice of Not Engaging, Fairly Engaging, Engaging, Very Engaging, and Extremely Engaging.

How would you rate the educator?

99% of the teachers surveyed rated the educator’s

skills, knowledge, and level of professionalism favor-

ably. The educator’s skills were rated as very good or

excellent by 96% of those surveyed.

Choices given were Poor, Adequate, Good, Very Good, and Excellent.

How age-appropriate was the program?

98% of teachers surveyed said that the program

was age-appropriate, or just right.

Choices given were Much Too Easy, A Little Too Easy, Just Right, A Little Too Difficult, and Much Too Difficult.

Engaging

5%

Extremely Engaging

60%

Fairly Engaging

1%

Good

2%Adequate

1%

A Little Too Difficult

2%

Make One Remarkable Discovery After Another

The Museum of Science is the place to encounter

the fresh and unfamiliar, to ask questions, exchange

views, and actively address the provocative

issues raised by innovations in science and

technology. Here, you become the scientist—testing

theories, gathering data, and finding answers for

yourself—all while making memories that will last

a lifetime.

Excellent

82%Very Good 14%

Just Right

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