Life Sciences
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Backyard Safari
Students will become amateur explorers as they journey on this backyard safari! Using observational and identification skills, they will take a trip through four hands-on nature stations to gain a deeper understanding of everyday plants and animals.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A
Creepy Crawlies
Giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches, tarantulas and other creatures will invade your classroom in this hands-on workshop. Through up-close interactions, students will develop an understanding of the important role these strange and wonderful animals play in our ecosystems.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 B, C; 5.10 A
Pumpkin Circle
Have you ever wondered what's inside a pumpkin? Or how a pumpkin seed grows into a pumpkin? 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 pumpkin life cycle and the life cycle of all plants. [Available October through early December]
Program Type: Traveling Science: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 3.1 D, G, H; 3.3 A, B; 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.8 A, B; 5.10 A
The Skeleton Inside You
Why do we have bones? What are they made of? What happens when they break? Discover these answers and 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 make their own "broken bone" and mend it with a cast.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5
Animals in Disguise: Camouflage
Is that a leaf or is it an insect? How do chameleons change their color? Learn how animals use camouflage to blend into their environments.
MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.I.LE5A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8A.1, 5.5.4B.1, 5.5.4C.1, 5.5.8B.1, 3, 5.10.2A.1, 5.10.6A.1,
Can Bees Taste with their Feet?: Animal Senses
How do snakes sense the world? For what are insect antennae used? Learn how animal senses differ from our own and help them to survive in the wild.
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 5.10
Eyes, Nose, Fingers, Toes
A lively tribute to the amazing things our bodies can do, this story follows a group of toddlers as they demonstrate all the fun things that they can do with their eyes, ears, mouths, hands, legs, feet and everything in between. It will have students winking, wiggling, stomping and stretching along.
Early Childhood Education Program Expectation: Science: 1.1, 2.1; Language Arts: 1.1, 2.5
ELA1.E.LR1A, MST1.E.SI1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 2.1.2B.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.4C.1, 5.5.2A.1
Jessica's X-Ray
A unique way for children to learn about the skeletal system and how doctors explore what's inside of us, the book chronicles Jessica?s experience at the hospital when the doctor tells her she needs to take an x-ray to see what happened when she hurt her arm. Jessica is scared and has a lot of questions like: What are x-rays? Do they hurt?
Early Childhood Education Program Expectations: Science: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1; Language Arts: 1.1, 3.12
MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE4B, HPF1.E.HE1C, HPF1.E.HE1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 2.1.2B.1, 2.1.2E.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.5.4A.4
Pumpkin Circle
Come find out how a garden grows, as an amazing cycle unfolds in a backyard pumpkin patch. Based on the award-winning pumpkin circle video, this book is a bug's-eye view of seeds sprouting, flowers blooming, bees buzzing, pumpkins growing and, finally, going back to earth. After one hundred days of weather and one hundred days of care, you too might have pumpkins growing everywhere.
Early Childhood Education Programs Expectation: Science: 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.3; Language Arts: 1.3, 2.2, 3.12
MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE1A, MST4.E.LE1B, MST4.E.LE4A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.5.2A.1
Waiting for Wings
Out in the fields, eggs are hidden from view, clinging to leaves with butterfly glue. Soon, caterpillars hatch. They creep and chew. Each one knows what it must do. Join us in exploring the world of insects. Learn about the different stages of an insect's life. Examine the types of food they eat, and investigate the science behind the beautiful colors that decorate a butterfly's wing.
Early Childhood Education Program Expectation: Science: 1.1, 1.2, 3.3; Language Arts: 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 3.11
MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE1B, MST4.E.LE4A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.5.2A.1, 5.5.4C.1
Backyard Safari
Students will become amateur explorers as they journey on this backyard safari! Using observational and identification skills, they will take a trip through four hands-on nature stations to gain a deeper understanding of everyday plants and animals.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A
Human Body
This residency can be customized to cover an assortment of systems including muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, skeletal and reproductive.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
Life Science
Explore the ecology of living things, such as organisms and their environments, classification of plants and animals, and adaptations and defense mechanisms. Onsite explorations include use of the Eat and Be Eaten exhibition and/or explorations in Liberty State Park.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
Backyard Safari
Students will become amateur explorers as they journey on this backyard safari! Using observational and identification skills, they will take a trip through four hands-on nature stations to gain a deeper understanding of everyday plants and animals.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A
Creepy Crawlies
Giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches, tarantulas and other creatures will invade your classroom in this hands-on workshop. Through up-close interactions, students will develop an understanding of the important role these strange and wonderful animals play in our ecosystems.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 B, C; 5.10 A
Don't Bug Me!: The Asian Longhorned Beetle
Pest species like the Asian longhorned beetle are invading our ecosystems and threatening our trees. Protecting ourselves requires teamwork, and your students can help! Follow scent trails like insects, and practice the identification techniques used by entomologists. Can you pick out vandal species from a line-up of look-alikes and save your neighborhood?
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 4-7
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, 5.1 A, 5.1 B, 5.1 C, 5.5 B, 5.10 A, 5.10 B
It Came from Another Ecosystem!: Alien Invaders
They may not have come from another planet, but alien invaders can be found almost everywhere -- even in your own backyard! Learn about damaging invasive species, their impact, and how to stop them from spreading.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A
NJ Herps: Reptiles and Amphibians of New Jersey
Frogs and snakes and turtles - oh my! Explore New Jersey's amphibian and reptile biodiversity by observing live animals. Learn what conservation status indicators are, as well as the variety of ecological issues that each species must face in the wild. (Not available from November through April.)
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1 A; 5.2 B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.10 A, B
Owl Pellet Dissections
Explore the diet of owls by dissecting the undigested remains of their prey. Students will pair off to dissect their own owl pellet and identify the remains of what the raptor consumed. This is a great introduction to the food web and to vertebrate anatomy.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-10
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A, B
Pumpkin Circle
Have you ever wondered what's inside a pumpkin? Or how a pumpkin seed grows into a pumpkin? 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 pumpkin life cycle and the life cycle of all plants. [Available October through early December]
Program Type: Traveling Science: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 3.1 D, G, H; 3.3 A, B; 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.8 A, B; 5.10 A
Rainforest Biodiversity
Travel deep into the Amazon rainforest and discover the plants and animals that live and interact within its layers. Liberty Science Center educators will introduce your students to the concept of biodiversity while exploring this diverse and extraordinary ecosystem.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 3-6
NJCCCS: 3.3 A, B; 3.4 A, B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.10 A, B
The Clean-up Crew: Decomposers and Scavengers
Everyone's heard of recycling -- and hopefully does it, too! But do your students know that nature recycles as well? Learn about the complex nutrient cycles that sustain our lives and the stinky but hard-working organisms - such as fungi, dung beetles, vultures and even hyenas - that keep our planet clean and livable.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 3-5
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.5 A, B
The Skeleton Inside You
Why do we have bones? What are they made of? What happens when they break? Discover these answers and 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 make their own "broken bone" and mend it with a cast.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5
Worm Composting
Are you looking for a live addition to your classroom that can be a valuable learning tool? Worm composting is the simple method of recycling kitchen scraps into a healthy and valuable soil enhancer. Discover the world of worms by learning how to create your own operational composting bin of worms for your classroom.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-8
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.5 A; 5.10 A, B
Animals in Disguise: Camouflage
Is that a leaf or is it an insect? How do chameleons change their color? Learn how animals use camouflage to blend into their environments.
MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.I.LE5A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8A.1, 5.5.4B.1, 5.5.4C.1, 5.5.8B.1, 3, 5.10.2A.1, 5.10.6A.1
Aquatic Ecosystems: Estuary
Dive into an exploration of the Hudson River Estuary and observe a variety of organisms found in this productive ecosystem.
MST4.E.LE7A, MST4.I.PS3A, MST4.I.LE7B, MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.E.LE5B
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 5.10.6A.1, 5.10.6B.1, 2
Bug Bonanza! Insects
Have you ever wondered what the world would look like through insect eyes? Get up-close and personal with some of our six-legged friends. For the older scientists, get an insiders look at insect behavior and communication.
MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.I.LE5A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-6
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4B.1, 5.5.4C.1, 5.5.8B.1,3, 5.10.2A.1, 5.10.6A.1
Can Bees Taste with their Feet?: Animal Senses
How do snakes sense the world? For what are insect antennae used? Learn how animal senses differ from our own and help them to survive in the wild.
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: K-5
NJCCCS: 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 5.10
Don't Bug Me! The Asian Longhorn Beetle
Join the movement to help uncover the whereabouts of the Asian Longhorn Beetle. Learn how this invasive species could affect the health of your neighborhood.
MST4.C.LE7B, MST4.I.LE3B, MST4.C.LE1A
National Science Education Standards: A, B, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1; 8C.2, 5.4.12A.1; 12B.1, 5.5.2B.1; 8B.1, 5.10.2A.1; 4B.1; 12B.2
Every Breath you Take: The Respiratory System
Did you know that your lungs have 1,500 miles of airways? Ever see what happens to the lungs after years of smoking? Explore how the respiratory system delivers precious oxygen throughout your body.
MST4.E.LE5C, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1E
National Science Education Standards: A, B, C, E, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1, 5.5.8A.2, 5.10.2A.1, 5.10.6A.1
Eyes, Nose, Fingers, Toes
A lively tribute to the amazing things our bodies can do, this story follows a group of toddlers as they demonstrate all the fun things that they can do with their eyes, ears, mouths, hands, legs, feet and everything in between. It will have students winking, wiggling, stomping and stretching along.
Early Childhood Education Program Expectation: Science: 1.1, 2.1; Language Arts: 1.1, 2.5
ELA1.E.LR1A, MST1.E.SI1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 2.1.2B.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.4C.1, 5.5.2A.1
Geometry in Nature
Did you know that math can be found in a seashell, a honeycomb and a leaf? Investigate the patterns and shapes that can be observed in nature and discover the mathematical principles behind these phenomena.
MST3.KN.GE8.04, MST3.05.AL7.08, MST3.C.ME5.MB.H
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.4C.1, 5.3.8C.1, 5.3.12C.1, 5.5.6B.2, 5.5.8B.1, 5.10.2A.1
Jessica's X-Ray
A unique way for children to learn about the skeletal system and how doctors explore what's inside of us, the book chronicles Jessica?s experience at the hospital when the doctor tells her she needs to take an x-ray to see what happened when she hurt her arm. Jessica is scared and has a lot of questions like: What are x-rays? Do they hurt?
Early Childhood Education Program Expectations: Science: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1; Language Arts: 1.1, 3.12
MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE4B, HPF1.E.HE1C, HPF1.E.HE1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 2.1.2B.1, 2.1.2E.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.5.4A.4
Leaping Lizards: Reptiles
Slither, crawl or leap into this exciting exploration of reptiles! Learn about their fascinating adaptations, behaviors and habitats.
MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.C.LE3A,MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.I.LE7B, MST4.I.LE5A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.6B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 3
No Bones About it: The Skeletal System
What would your body look like without any bones? Ever wonder who has more bones -- young children or adults? Learn how your bones provide support, protection and allow movement for your body at work and at play!
MST1.E.SI1A, MST1.I.SI1A, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.5.4A.4
Pump it Up: The Circulatory System
Did you know that your heart beats over 100,000 times in a day? Ever wonder how many miles of blood vessels are in the human body? Feel the beat as you explore how this vital body system keeps you alive.
MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A, MST4.E.LE5C, HPF1.E.HE1D, HPF1.E.HE1E
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 2.1.4A.3, 2.1.4B.1, 2.1.4D.3, 2.1.8B.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1
Pumpkin Circle
Come find out how a garden grows, as an amazing cycle unfolds in a backyard pumpkin patch. Based on the award-winning pumpkin circle video, this book is a bug's-eye view of seeds sprouting, flowers blooming, bees buzzing, pumpkins growing and, finally, going back to earth. After one hundred days of weather and one hundred days of care, you too might have pumpkins growing everywhere.
Early Childhood Education Programs Expectation: Science: 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.3; Language Arts: 1.3, 2.2, 3.12
MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE1A, MST4.E.LE1B, MST4.E.LE4A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.5.2A.1
Staying Healthy - The Cootie Connection
Cover your mouth when you sneeze! That's great advice since germs are all around us just waiting to make us sick! Learn what it means to be healthy and examine different ways to prevent illness. If those germs do get you, you'll be able to use the proper medicine correctly.
HPF1.E.HE1E. HPF1.E.HE1C, HPF1.E.HE1B
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
NJCCCS: 2.1.2A.1,2, 2.1.2D.4, 2.1.2E.5, 2.1.4A.2, 3, 2.3.2A.2, 3, 2.3.4A.3, 5.1.4A.1
Waiting for Wings
Out in the fields, eggs are hidden from view, clinging to leaves with butterfly glue. Soon, caterpillars hatch. They creep and chew. Each one knows what it must do. Join us in exploring the world of insects. Learn about the different stages of an insect's life. Examine the types of food they eat, and investigate the science behind the beautiful colors that decorate a butterfly's wing.
Early Childhood Education Program Expectation: Science: 1.1, 1.2, 3.3; Language Arts: 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 3.11
MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE1B, MST4.E.LE4A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: Explore-A-Story
Grade Level: Pre K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.5.2A.1, 5.5.4C.1
Your Sensational Senses
Our senses help us understand our environment every day. Learn the science behind your sense of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.
MST4.E.LE3A, MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.I.LE5A
National Science Education Standards: A, B, C
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-6
NJCCCS: 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4
Backyard Safari
Students will become amateur explorers as they journey on this backyard safari! Using observational and identification skills, they will take a trip through four hands-on nature stations to gain a deeper understanding of everyday plants and animals.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: K-2
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A
Botany: World of Plants
Receive a greater examination of Our Hudson Home exhibition led by an experienced Science Educator and participate in a hands-on lesson related to the exhibition topic in the new Jennifer A. Chalsty Center.
Program Type: Enhanced Experience
Grade Level: 4-12
NJCCCS: NA
Human Body
This residency can be customized to cover an assortment of systems including muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, skeletal and reproductive.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
Life Science
Explore the ecology of living things, such as organisms and their environments, classification of plants and animals, and adaptations and defense mechanisms. Onsite explorations include use of the Eat and Be Eaten exhibition and/or explorations in Liberty State Park.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
New Jersey Herps
Frogs and snakes and turtles - oh my! Explore New Jersey's amphibian and reptile biodiversity by observing live animals. Learn what conservation status indicators are, as well as the variety of ecological issues that each species must face in the wild.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1 A; 5.2 B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.10 A, B
Wateborn Illness
Get an in-depth look at the Infection Connection exhibition led by an experienced Science Educator, and participate in a hands-on lesson related to the exhibition topic in the new Jennifer A. Chalsty Center.
Program Type: Enhanced Experience
Grade Level: 4-12
NJCCCS: NA
Cow's Eye Dissections
Follow light on its journey through the eye. Led by a Liberty Science Center educator, students will pair off to perform cow eye dissections and gain a deeper understanding of the structure of the human eye.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, C; 5.2 A; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 B
Don't Bug Me! The Asian Longhorned Beetle
Pest species like the Asian longhorned beetle are invading our ecosystems and threatening our trees! Protecting ourselves requires teamwork, and your students can help! Follow scent trails like insects, and practice the identification techniques used by entomologists. Can you pick out vandal species from a line-up of look-alikes and save your neighborhood?
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 4-7
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, 5.1 A, 5.1 B, 5.1 C, 5.5 B, 5.10 A, 5.10 B
Forensics: Classroom Detectives
Solve the mystery! Students will investigate the world of forensic science as they learn different techniques used and the scientific rationale behind each of them.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A, B; 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B; 5.2 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.5 B; 5.6 B; 9.1 A
Fossil Finders
Over ten million years ago, what is now North Carolina stood the bottom of an ocean, home to sharks, coral reefs and other amazing aquatic animals. Students can unravel the mysteries of a vanished world as they sift and search through samples taken from the ancient seafloor in search of the fossil remains of its inhabitants. A hands-on learning experience they'll never forget, your students can keep any fossils they find in this workshop; success is guaranteed!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 5-9
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A; 5.8 A
It Came from Another Ecosystem!: Alien Invaders
They may not have come from another planet, but alien invaders can be found almost everywhere -- even in your own backyard! Learn about damaging invasive species, their impact, and how to stop them from spreading.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A
Light and Color
Did you know you can see colors that aren't in the spectrum of white light, or that you can see an object on a paper in different colors from what is actually printed on a page. Using light boxes, optical illusions and hands-on activities, learn the basics of light from the way your eye detects it and brain interprets it to how light relates to color.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 7-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A, B; 5.7 B
NJ Herps: Reptiles and Amphibians of New Jersey
Frogs and snakes and turtles - oh my! Explore New Jersey's amphibian and reptile biodiversity by observing live animals. Learn what conservation status indicators are, as well as the variety of ecological issues that each species must face in the wild. (Not available from November through April.)
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1 A; 5.2 B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.10 A, B
Owl Pellet Dissections
Explore the diet of owls by dissecting the undigested remains of their prey. Students will pair off to dissect their own owl pellet and identify the remains of what the raptor consumed. This is a great introduction to the food web and to vertebrate anatomy.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-10
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A, B
Rainforest Biodiversity
Travel deep into the Amazon rainforest and discover the plants and animals that live and interact within its layers. Liberty Science Center educators will introduce your students to the concept of biodiversity while exploring this diverse and extraordinary ecosystem.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 3-6
NJCCCS: 3.3 A, B; 3.4 A, B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.10 A, B
Worm Composting
Are you looking for a live addition to your classroom that can be a valuable learning tool? Worm composting is the simple method of recycling kitchen scraps into a healthy and valuable soil enhancer. Discover the world of worms by learning how to create your own operational composting bin of worms for your classroom.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-8
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.5 A; 5.10 A, B
Aquatic Ecosystems: Estuary
Dive into an exploration of the Hudson River Estuary and observe a variety of organisms found in this productive ecosystem.
MST4.E.LE7A, MST4.I.PS3A, MST4.I.LE7B, MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.E.LE5B
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 5.10.6A.1, 5.10.6B.1, 2
Every Breath you Take: The Respiratory System
Did you know that your lungs have 1,500 miles of airways? Ever see what happens to the lungs after years of smoking? Explore how the respiratory system delivers precious oxygen throughout your body.
MST4.E.LE5C, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1E
National Science Education Standards: A, B, C, E, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1, 5.5.8A.2, 5.10.2A.1, 5.10.6A.1
Forensic Science
Jack the Ripper committed heinous crimes, could he have been stopped using modern day forensic techniques? Apply forensic science to uncover, identify and individualize potential evidence. Explore the diverse career paths under the forensic science umbrella.
MST1.I.SI2A, MST1.I.SI3A, MST4.C.LE1B
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8A.1, 5.1.12B.2, 5.2.8B.1, 5.2.12A.1, 5.5.8C.1, 5.5.12C.1
Geometry in Nature
Did you know that math can be found in a seashell, a honeycomb and a leaf? Investigate the patterns and shapes that can be observed in nature and discover the mathematical principles behind these phenomena.
MST3.KN.GE8.04, MST3.05.AL7.08, MST3.C.ME5.MB.H
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.4C.1, 5.3.8C.1, 5.3.12C.1, 5.5.6B.2, 5.5.8B.1, 5.10.2A.1
Leaping Lizards: Reptiles
Slither, crawl or leap into this exciting exploration of reptiles! Learn about their fascinating adaptations, behaviors and habitats.
MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.C.LE3A,MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.I.LE7B, MST4.I.LE5A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.6B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 3
Micro Worlds: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Hand sanitizers, Antibacterial detergents, Disinfectants. Oh my! What are the pros and cons of using these items? What are we really trying to get rid of? Learn about beneficial and harmful microbes.
MST4.I.LE5A, MST4.I.LE7A, MST4.I.LE1A, MST1.E.SI1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.6B.1, 5.5.8B.1, 5.5.12A.4, 5.5.12C.1
No Bones About it: The Skeletal System
What would your body look like without any bones? Ever wonder who has more bones -- young children or adults? Learn how your bones provide support, protection and allow movement for your body at work and at play!
MST1.E.SI1A, MST1.I.SI1A, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.5.4A.4
Pump it Up: The Circulatory System
Did you know that your heart beats over 100,000 times in a day? Ever wonder how many miles of blood vessels are in the human body? Feel the beat as you explore how this vital body system keeps you alive.
MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A, MST4.E.LE5C, HPF1.E.HE1D, HPF1.E.HE1E
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 2.1.4A.3, 2.1.4B.1, 2.1.4D.3, 2.1.8B.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1
The Artist's Perception
Have you ever wondered how Escher, Picasso and Matisse perceived the world? Explore perception using mirrors and optical illusions. Gain a conceptual understanding of how different art forms are created and perceived by the eye.
MST4.I.LE1B, MST4.I.PS4D
National Science Education Standards: A, C
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 1.1.8B.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 4.2.6A.6
X-Ray Vision: Medical Imaging
Have you ever wondered how the dentist knows you have a cavity or how the doctor knows you have a broken bone? Explore MRI imaging, angiograms, thermography and x-rays.
MST1.I.SI1A, HPF3.I.HE1D, MST4.I.PS4D
National Science Education Standards: A, B, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.4.8B.1, 5.7.12B.4
Arts in Science
Students study organisms while creating an artistic project with science at its helm. In the process, they will use the appropriate tools and materials related to the study subject. Limited Availability
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: NA
Botany: World of Plants
Receive a greater examination of the Our Hudson Home exhibition, led by an experienced Science Educator, and participate in a hands-on lesson related to the exhibition topic in the new Jennifer A. Chalsty Center.
Program Type: Enhanced Experience
Grade Level: 4-12
NJCCCS: NA
Human Body
This residency can be customized to cover an assortment of systems including muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, skeletal and reproductive.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
Life Science
Explore the ecology of living things, such as organisms and their environments, classification of plants and animals, and adaptations and defense mechanisms. Onsite explorations include use of the Eat and Be Eaten exhibition and/or explorations in Liberty State Park.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
New Jersey Herps
Frogs and snakes and turtles - oh my! Explore New Jersey's amphibian and reptile biodiversity by observing live animals. Learn what conservation status indicators are, as well as the variety of ecological issues that each species must face in the wild.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1 A; 5.2 B; 5.5 A, B, C; 5.10 A, B
The Watershed Connection
We all live in a watershed! Explore the role that you play in the water cycle of your community using a 3-D interactive watershed model. Investigate the role watersheds play within our ecosystem, and learn how your actions can help keep your watershed healthy.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: 5-8
NJCCCS: 3.3 A, B; 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B; 5.8 B, D; 5.10 A, B
Wateborn Illness
Get an in-depth look at the Infection Connection exhibition led by an experienced Science Educator, and participate in a hands-on lesson related to the exhibition topic in the new Jennifer A. Chalsty Center.
Program Type: Enhanced Experience
Grade Level: 4-12
NJCCCS: NA
Cow's Eye Dissections
Follow light on its journey through the eye. Led by a Liberty Science Center educator, students will pair off to perform cow eye dissections and gain a deeper understanding of the structure of the human eye.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, C; 5.2 A; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 B
Forensics: Classroom Detectives
Solve the mystery! Students will investigate the world of forensic science as they learn different techniques used and the scientific rationale behind each of them.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A, B; 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B; 5.2 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.5 B; 5.6 B; 9.1 A
Fossil Finders
Over ten million years ago, what is now North Carolina stood the bottom of an ocean, home to sharks, coral reefs and other amazing aquatic animals. Students can unravel the mysteries of a vanished world as they sift and search through samples taken from the ancient seafloor in search of the fossil remains of its inhabitants. A hands-on learning experience they'll never forget, your students can keep any fossils they find in this workshop; success is guaranteed!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 5-9
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A; 5.8 A
Light and Color
Did you know you can see colors that aren't in the spectrum of white light, or that you can see an object on a paper in different colors from what is actually printed on a page. Using light boxes, optical illusions and hands-on activities, learn the basics of light from the way your eye detects it and brain interprets it to how light relates to color.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 7-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A, B; 5.7 B
Owl Pellet Dissections
Explore the diet of owls by dissecting the undigested remains of their prey. Students will pair off to dissect their own owl pellet and identify the remains of what the raptor consumed. This is a great introduction to the food web and to vertebrate anatomy.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-10
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B; 5.4 B; 5.5 A, B; 5.10 A, B
Every Breath you Take: The Respiratory System
Did you know that your lungs have 1,500 miles of airways? Ever see what happens to the lungs after years of smoking? Explore how the respiratory system delivers precious oxygen throughout your body.
MST4.E.LE5C, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1E
National Science Education Standards: A, B, C, E, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1, 5.5.8A.2, 5.10.2A.1, 5.10.6A.1
Forensic Science
Jack the Ripper committed heinous crimes, could he have been stopped using modern day forensic techniques? Apply forensic science to uncover, identify and individualize potential evidence. Explore the diverse career paths under the forensic science umbrella.
MST1.I.SI2A, MST1.I.SI3A, MST4.C.LE1B
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8A.1, 5.1.12B.2, 5.2.8B.1, 5.2.12A.1, 5.5.8C.1, 5.5.12C.1
Geometry in Nature
Did you know that math can be found in a seashell, a honeycomb and a leaf? Investigate the patterns and shapes that can be observed in nature and discover the mathematical principles behind these phenomena.
MST3.KN.GE8.04, MST3.05.AL7.08, MST3.C.ME5.MB.H
National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.4C.1, 5.3.8C.1, 5.3.12C.1, 5.5.6B.2, 5.5.8B.1, 5.10.2A.1
Micro Worlds: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Hand sanitizers, Antibacterial detergents, Disinfectants. Oh my! What are the pros and cons of using these items? What are we really trying to get rid of? Learn about beneficial and harmful microbes.
MST4.I.LE5A, MST4.I.LE7A, MST4.I.LE1A, MST1.E.SI1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.6B.1, 5.5.8B.1, 5.5.12A.4, 5.5.12C.1
No Bones About it: The Skeletal System
What would your body look like without any bones? Ever wonder who has more bones -- young children or adults? Learn how your bones provide support, protection and allow movement for your body at work and at play!
MST1.E.SI1A, MST1.I.SI1A, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.5.4A.4
Pump it Up: The Circulatory System
Did you know that your heart beats over 100,000 times in a day? Ever wonder how many miles of blood vessels are in the human body? Feel the beat as you explore how this vital body system keeps you alive.
MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A, MST4.E.LE5C, HPF1.E.HE1D, HPF1.E.HE1E
National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 2.1.4A.3, 2.1.4B.1, 2.1.4D.3, 2.1.8B.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1
The Artist's Perception
Have you ever wondered how Escher, Picasso and Matisse perceived the world? Explore perception using mirrors and optical illusions. Gain a conceptual understanding of how different art forms are created and perceived by the eye.
MST4.I.LE1B, MST4.I.PS4D
National Science Education Standards: A, C
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 1.1.8B.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 4.2.6A.6
X-Ray Vision: Medical Imaging
Have you ever wondered how the dentist knows you have a cavity or how the doctor knows you have a broken bone? Explore MRI imaging, angiograms, thermography and x-rays.
MST1.I.SI1A, HPF3.I.HE1D, MST4.I.PS4D
National Science Education Standards: A, B, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.4.8B.1, 5.7.12B.4
Arts in Science
Students study organisms while creating an artistic project with science at its helm. In the process, they will use the appropriate tools and materials related to the study subject. Limited Availability
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: NA
Botany: World of Plants
Receive a greater examination of the Our Hudson Home exhibition, led by an experienced Science Educator, and participate in a hands-on lesson related to the exhibition topic in the new Jennifer A. Chalsty Center.
Program Type: Enhanced Experience
Grade Level: 4-12
NJCCCS: NA
Food Chemistry
Learn the basic chemistry of food: calories and their relation to energy; macronutrients - fats, carbohydrates, proteins - and their uses in the food industry and in our bodies; vitamins and the role they play in our health. Participants use indicators to test for the presence of nutrients in food substances. Apply concepts learned to solve a forensic food mystery.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 8-12
NJCCCS: NA
Human Body
This residency can be customized to cover an assortment of systems including muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, skeletal and reproductive.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
Life Science
Explore the ecology of living things, such as organisms and their environments, classification of plants and animals, and adaptations and defense mechanisms. Onsite explorations include use of the Eat and Be Eaten exhibition and/or explorations in Liberty State Park.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
Live From... Cardiac Classroom
Operating rooms transform into classrooms through videoconferencing technology in Live From...Cardiac Classroom, allowing students to interact with surgical teams in real time and ask questions while procedures take place. During this dialog, hospital staff explains everything from career choices to the equipment in the room while a program facilitator demonstrates surgical devices just like those used in the live operation and discusses risk factors and healthy lifestyle choices.
Program Type: Live From...
Grade Level: 8-12+
NJCCCS: Cross-Content Workplace Readiness: 1, 2, 3
Live From... Kidney Transplant
Operating rooms transform into classrooms through videoconferencing technology in Live From...Kidney Transplant, allowing students to interact with surgical teams in real time and ask questions while procedures take place. During this dialog, hospital staff explains everything from career choices to the equipment in the room while a program facilitator demonstrates surgical devices just like those used in the live operation and discusses risk factors and healthy lifestyle choices.
Program Type: Live From...
Grade Level: 8-12+
NJCCCS: Cross-Content Workplace Readiness: 1, 2, 3
Live From... Neurosurgery
Operating rooms transform into classrooms through videoconferencing technology in Live From...Neurosurgery, allowing students to interact with surgical teams in real time and ask questions while procedures take place. During this dialog, hospital staff explains everything from career choices to the equipment in the room while a program facilitator demonstrates surgical devices just like those used in the live operation and discusses risk factors and healthy lifestyle choices.
Program Type: Live From...
Grade Level: 8-12+
NJCCCS: Cross-Content Workplace Readiness: 1, 2, 3
Research & Development: Invent It!
Explore the R&D process and the scientific method, formulations basics including microscopic analysis of emulsions, color-pigments and dyes, and the science behind color. Participants will analyze and test products they've formulated and present their products for marketing.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 8-12
NJCCCS: NA
Wateborn Illness
Get an in-depth look at the Infection Connection exhibition led by an experienced Science Educator, and participate in a hands-on lesson related to the exhibition topic in the new Jennifer A. Chalsty Center.
Program Type: Enhanced Experience
Grade Level: 4-12
NJCCCS: NA
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