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| Elementary | X | X | X | X |
| Middle School | X | X | X | X |
| High School | X | X | X | |
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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
Water Dance
Water is the most common substance on Earth, covering nearly three-quarters of the planet; its quantity on Earth has been the same for hundreds of millions of years. Yet, how much do you know about how water moves through your world? Explore the water cycle and the water in our weather.
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; 5.8 B
Little Dragon's Digestive System
Let Sam, a dragon with really bad eating habits, and our science educators lead you on a journey through the digestive system. A few lucky volunteers will get a chance to climb into a giant mouth, slide down an esophagus, and end up in a churning stomach before squeezing through the small and large intestines. In this obstacle course, students will be introduced to the names and functions of the basic parts of the digestive system. Your students will never forget this tour through the digestive system!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: K-2
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.3 A; 5.5 A
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
Science Circus
In our most popular program, join our science educators as they explore the positives and negatives of static electricity, the sub-zero temperatures of liquid nitrogen, the states of matter, and the immense pressure of air. The show includes over a dozen chilling and thrilling experiments and as always, we use lots of volunteers!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: K-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.2 B; 5.6 A; 5.7 A, B
The Power of Air?
Experience firsthand how strong air can be in this interactive workshop exploring Bernoulli's Principle, Newton's Third Law of Motion and other physical science concepts. Our science educators will show your students how airplanes fly, how suction cups work and why our ears "pop."
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: K-4
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.6 A; 5.8 B
Astronomy in Motion
Challenge your students to explore how the movement of the Earth influences what we see in the sky. This hands-on workshop will teach them how we define a day, a year and the seasons, and will get your students up and moving in a whole-body learning experience.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 5.1 A; 5.3 C; 5.8 D, 5.9 A; 5.10 B
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
Rocks and Minerals
Can rocks float? Can minerals glow? Can anything be as hard as a diamond? Our science educators will help students explore the rock cycle and learn how geologists classify different types of rocks and minerals.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B: 5.4 A; 5.6 A, B
Stargazers
Experience the night sky from your school gym, multi-purpose room or cafeteria in the Traveling Science Program's portable planetarium. Crawl into the giant dome 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: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A; 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.9 C
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
Water Dance
Water is the most common substance on Earth, covering nearly three-quarters of the planet; its quantity on Earth has been the same for hundreds of millions of years. Yet, how much do you know about how water moves through your world? Explore the water cycle and the water in our weather.
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; 5.8 B
Wonders of Weather
Thunder roars, clouds form, and tornadoes appear in this fast-paced assembly program about the wonders of weather and meteorology. Topics include air composition, air pressure, tornadoes and the water cycle.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 2-5
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.6 A; 5.8 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
Flash Bang! All About Natural Gas and Electricity
Arcing electricity! Balls of fiery gas! Join us for an interactive look at the two most common forms of energy used in homes. Your students will generate electricity, explore insulators and conductors, and participate in their very own game show, all while learning how to safely use both natural gas and electricity.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 1-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, C; 5.4 A; 5.7 B
Little Dragon's Digestive System
Let Sam, a dragon with really bad eating habits, and our science educators lead you on a journey through the digestive system. A few lucky volunteers will get a chance to climb into a giant mouth, slide down an esophagus, and end up in a churning stomach before squeezing through the small and large intestines. In this obstacle course, students will be introduced to the names and functions of the basic parts of the digestive system. Your students will never forget this tour through the digestive system!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: K-2
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.3 A; 5.5 A
Rambling Red Blood Cells: Cardiac and Pulmonary Systems
Take a journey through the human body to learn how the cardiac and pulmonary systems interact and keep us alive. Explore how they work together and how we can keep our bodies healthy.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 3-7
NJCCCS: 2.1 A, B, C, D; 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.5 A
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
Design It! Balls & Tracks
What forces of science help ski jumpers become champions? Using marbles as "ski jumpers," this hands-on program introduces the fundamental laws of motion and how they affect how far and how fast a ski jumper can go.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 4.1 A, B, C; 4.2 D; 4.5 A, B, C, D, E; 5.1 A, B; 5.3 A, B, C; 5.7 A, B
Electricity and Magnetism
Students learn about the structure of atoms, the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and why things become "static-y" in this highly interactive and "hair-raising" exploration of positive and negative charges.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.6 A
Science Circus
In our most popular program, join our science educators as they explore the positives and negatives of static electricity, the sub-zero temperatures of liquid nitrogen, the states of matter, and the immense pressure of air. The show includes over a dozen chilling and thrilling experiments and as always, we use lots of volunteers!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: K-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.2 B; 5.6 A; 5.7 A, B
Science Sportacular
What's your favorite sport? Whether it's swimming, soccer, football or golf, they all have one thing in common: science! Our science educators will demonstrate Newton's Laws and other physics topics using sports equipment. Students will learn how a pitcher makes a baseball curve, and volunteers will join in a momentum race. We'll even show concepts related to helmet safety by lying on a sharp bed of nails. No tricks or illusions here, just pure science!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.3 C; 5.7 A
Shaking It: Science of Sound
Let our science educators create a sonic boom in your auditorium with this engaging program about how sound is produced and transmitted. Watch as a drum extinguishes a lit candle, find out if sound can travel in outer space, and learn how and why different instruments make different sounds. Everyone will enjoy this program illustrating that all you need to make a sound is to SHAKE the air around you!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 2-8
NJCCCS: 1.2 B; 3.4 A; 5.6 A; 5.7 A, B; 5.8 B
States of Matter
Using super-cold liquid nitrogen, common household items and student volunteers, Liberty Science Center educators demonstrate how and why things change from solid to liquid to gas. Students will develop a better sense of the physical world around them through this "really cool" exploration of matter.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.6 A
The Power of Air?
Experience firsthand how strong air can be in this interactive workshop exploring Bernoulli's Principle, Newton's Third Law of Motion and other physical science concepts. Our science educators will show your students how airplanes fly, how suction cups work and why our ears "pop" on airplanes.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: K-4
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.6 A; 5.8 B
Astronomy in Motion
Challenge your students to explore how the movement of the Earth influences what we see in the sky. This hands-on workshop will teach them how we define a day, a year and the seasons, and will get your students up and moving in a whole-body learning experience.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 5.1 A; 5.3 C; 5.8 D, 5.9 A; 5.10 B
Chemistry of the Stars
How do astronomers determine the chemical composition of stars millions of light years away? Learn about atomic spectra, flame tests and other tools used in space science.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B, C; 5.4 A; 5.6 A; 5.7 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
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
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
NJ Rocks: The Geology of New Jersey
Searching for evidence of volcanic activity, mass flooding, glaciers, fossils and fluorescent minerals? Look no further; New Jersey has it all! With hands-on discovery of local rock and sediment samples, students will develop an understanding of rock types, the rock cycle and how certain geologic forces shaped the topography of New Jersey.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 5-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.8 A, C, D
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
Rocks and Minerals
Can rocks float? Can minerals glow? Can anything be as hard as a diamond? Our science educators will help students explore the rock cycle and learn how geologists classify different types of rocks and minerals.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B: 5.4 A; 5.6 A, B
Stargazers
Experience the night sky from your school gym, multi-purpose room or cafeteria in the Traveling Science Program's portable planetarium. Crawl into the giant dome 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: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A; 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.9 C
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
Flash Bang! All About Natural Gas and Electricity
Arcing electricity! Balls of fiery gas! Join us for an interactive look at the two most common forms of energy used in homes. Your students will generate electricity, explore insulators and conductors, and participate in their very own game show, all while learning how to safely use both natural gas and electricity.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 1-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, C; 5.4 A; 5.7 B
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
Chemistry of the Stars
How do astronomers determine the chemical composition of stars millions of light years away? Learn about atomic spectra, flame tests and other tools used in space science.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B, C; 5.4 A; 5.6 A; 5.7 B
Chemistry: What's Your Reaction?
Exploring the world of chemistry through spectacular chemical reactions, this program will fire up your students about the subject! They'll see "magical" color changes, expanding bubbles and shooting flames, and learn how we can change chemicals when we know about their chemistry.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.6 A, B
Design It! Balls & Tracks
What forces of science help ski jumpers become champions? Using marbles as "ski jumpers," this hands-on program introduces the fundamental laws of motion and how they affect how far and how fast a ski jumper can go.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 4.1 A, B, C; 4.2 D; 4.5 A, B, C, D, E; 5.1 A, B; 5.3 A, B, C; 5.7 A, B
Electricity and Magnetism
Students learn about the structure of atoms, the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and why things become "static-y" in this highly interactive and "hair-raising" exploration of positive and negative charges.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.6 A
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
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
Science Circus
In our most popular program, join our science educators as they explore the positives and negatives of static electricity, the sub-zero temperatures of liquid nitrogen, the states of matter, and the immense pressure of air. The show includes over a dozen chilling and thrilling experiments and as always, we use lots of volunteers!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: K-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.2 B; 5.6 A; 5.7 A, B
Science Sportacular
What's your favorite sport? Whether it's swimming, soccer, football or golf, they all have one thing in common: science! Our science educators will demonstrate Newton's Laws and other physics topics using sports equipment. Students will learn how a pitcher makes a baseball curve, and volunteers will join in a momentum race. We'll even show concepts related to helmet safety by lying on a sharp bed of nails. No tricks or illusions here, just pure science!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.3 C; 5.7 A
Shaking It: Science of Sound
Let our science educators create a sonic boom in your auditorium with this engaging program about how sound is produced and transmitted. Watch as a drum extinguishes a lit candle, find out if sound can travel in outer space, and learn how and why different instruments make different sounds. Everyone will enjoy this program illustrating that all you need to make a sound is to SHAKE the air around you!
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 2-8
NJCCCS: 1.2 B; 3.4 A; 5.6 A; 5.7 A, B; 5.8 B
States of Matter
Using super-cold liquid nitrogen, common household items and student volunteers, Liberty Science Center educators demonstrate how and why things change from solid to liquid to gas. Students will develop a better sense of the physical world around them through this "really cool" exploration of matter.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-6
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.6 A
The Right Stuff: The Science of Materials
Explore the exciting world of materials science by learning about the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, polymers (plastics) and semiconductors. The audience will experience metal that remembers its shape, see tin foil being made right before their eyes, and learn what window glass, computers and bathroom caulk have in common. Investigate processes that create everything from household items to the latest innovations in materials science.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.6 A, B
Chemistry of the Stars
How do astronomers determine the chemical composition of stars millions of light years away? Learn about atomic spectra, flame tests and other tools used in space science.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B, C; 5.4 A; 5.6 A; 5.7 B
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
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
Stargazers
Experience the night sky from your school gym, multi-purpose room or cafeteria in the Traveling Science Program's portable planetarium. Crawl into the giant dome 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: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 2-12
NJCCCS: 3.3 A; 3.4 A; 5.1 A; 5.9 C
To Drink or Not?: Water Testing
Water is an essential component of life. Students delve into a variety of tests as they learn about common water pollutants that may be found in their samples and communities. Methods for purification and conservation of local water sources are discussed as participants try to answer the important question: to drink or not to drink?
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 9-12
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B, C; 5.3 D; 5.6 B; 5.10 B
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
Chemistry of the Stars
How do astronomers determine the chemical composition of stars millions of light years away? Learn about atomic spectra, flame tests and other tools used in space science.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A, B; 5.1 A, B, C; 5.4 A; 5.6 A; 5.7 B
Chemistry: What's Your Reaction?
Exploring the world of chemistry through spectacular chemical reactions, this program will fire up your students about the subject! They'll see "magical" color changes, expanding bubbles and shooting flames, and learn how we can change chemicals when we know about their chemistry.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.6 A, 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
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
The Right Stuff: The Science of Materials
Explore the exciting world of materials science by learning about the properties and structures of metals, ceramics and polymers (plastics). The audience will experience metal that remembers its shape and see tin foil being made right before their eyes! High schoolers will learn what sand, window glass, computers and bathroom caulk have in common.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Assembly
Grade Level: 6-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.6 A, B
The Right Stuff: The Science of Materials
Explore the exciting world of materials science by learning about the properties and structures of metals, ceramics and polymers (plastics). The audience will experience metal that remembers its shape and see tin foil being made right before their eyes! High schoolers will learn what sand, window glass, computers and bathroom caulk have in common.
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 9-12
NJCCCS: 3.4 A; 5.1 A, B; 5.4 A; 5.6 A, B
To Drink or Not?: Water Testing
Water is an essential component of life. Students delve into a variety of tests as they learn about common water pollutants that may be found in their samples and communities. Methods for purification and conservation of local water sources are discussed as participants try to answer the important question: to drink or not to drink?
Program Type: Traveling Science: Classroom Workshop
Grade Level: 9-12
NJCCCS: 5.1 A, B, C; 5.3 D; 5.6 B; 5.10 B
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