At the Science Center
The grid below is designed to help you find the programs you're looking for. If you're interested in a program for elementary school students on the environment, for example, look for an X on the grid where those two come together, and click your mouse in the box to see what we have to offer.
| Earth, Space & Environment Sciences | Interdisciplinary | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | |
| Pre K & K | X | X | X | X |
| Elementary | X | X | X | X |
| Middle School | X | X | X | X |
| High School | X | X | X | X |
| Professional Development |
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
Earth Science
Choose from any given topic including astronomy, weather, oceanography and geology to study the Earth and its systems.
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
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
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
Physical Science
This residency can cover a wide range of physical sciences including chemistry, energy and motion, nature of matter, material science, light, sound and electricity.
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: 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
Earth Science
Choose from any given topic including astronomy, weather, oceanography and geology to study the Earth and its systems.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
Head in the Clouds
Are those cirrus, stratus or cumulus clouds? Learn the tricks of the trade as you become a junior meteorologist in this visually stimulating, hands-on classroom workshop. Experience cloud formation, construct a cloud spotter wheel, and create your own weather forecast as you explore meteorology with your head in the clouds!
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: 3-5
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.8 B
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
Stargazers
Crawl into Liberty Science Center's portable planetarium and watch the constellations come alive. Learn about basic concepts in astronomy while exploring different cultural perceptions of the sky as you hear the folklore of Greek and/or Native American, African and Chinese mythologies.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: 1-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A; 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.9 C
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
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
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
Physical Science
This residency can cover a wide range of physical sciences including chemistry, energy and motion, nature of matter, material science, light, sound and electricity.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-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
Earth Science
Choose from any given topic including astronomy, weather, oceanography and geology to study the Earth and its systems.
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
Stargazers
Crawl into Liberty Science Center's portable planetarium and watch the constellations come alive. Learn about basic concepts in astronomy while exploring different cultural perceptions of the sky as you hear the folklore of Greek and/or Native American, African and Chinese mythologies.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: 1-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A; 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.9 C
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
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
Careers in Science and Job Shadow
Consider a career in science and learn from people in the field what types of work are possible, where jobs are available, the skills needed for specific jobs and the education necessary to get them. Limited availability.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 6-12
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
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
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
Design It! Rubber Band Power Cars
Learn about motion and energy by building your very own rubber band power car! Start with gravity and continue to test and refine the design to see if your car can travel the fastest and farthest.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: NA
Forensics
Your students become crime scene investigators and are charged with cracking the case. Techniques used by real forensic scientists to solve crimes, they will learn how to fingerprint and how to analyze fibers and footprints.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: NA
Physical Science
This residency can cover a wide range of physical sciences including chemistry, energy and motion, nature of matter, material science, light, sound and electricity.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-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
Earth Science
Choose from any given topic including astronomy, weather, oceanography and geology to study the Earth and its systems.
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
Stargazers
Crawl into Liberty Science Center's portable planetarium and watch the constellations come alive. Learn about basic concepts in astronomy while exploring different cultural perceptions of the sky as you hear the folklore of Greek and/or Native American, African and Chinese mythologies.
Program Type: Workshop
Grade Level: 1-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A; 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.9 C
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
Careers in Science and Job Shadow
Consider a career in science and learn from people in the field what types of work are possible, where jobs are available, the skills needed for specific jobs and the education necessary to get them. Limited availability.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 6-12
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
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
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
Design It! Rubber Band Power Cars
Learn about motion and energy by building your very own rubber band power car! Start with gravity and continue to test and refine the design to see if your car can travel the fastest and farthest.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 5-12
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
Forensics
Your students become crime scene investigators and are charged with cracking the case. Techniques used by real forensic scientists to solve crimes, they will learn how to fingerprint and how to analyze fibers and footprints.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: NA
Physical Science
This residency can cover a wide range of physical sciences including chemistry, energy and motion, nature of matter, material science, light, sound and electricity.
Program Type: Residency
Grade Level: K-12
NJCCCS: NA
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
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