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Educator-led Programs
Grades
3-5
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Aquarium
Exploration
This activity-based program focuses on the traits and behaviors of aquatic life
in the Aquarium. Through observation of corals, local and exotic fish, and live
invertebrates, students investigate environmental adaptations. [MA
Frameworks Science and Technology/Engineering Strand 2; Standards 1, 5, 6, 8.
NY Standard 4 Science The Living Environment 1, 3, 5, 6] Click
here for related Pre & Post Visit Resources.  Learn about the Touch the Sea Outreach Program.
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Mammal
Adaptations
Compare and contrast different pelts, skulls, and
teeth to determine how Berkshire animals are adapted for survival. Using what
they have learned about animal adaptations, students identify a mystery skull
through careful examination. [MA
Frameworks Science and Technology/Engineering Strand 2; Standards 1, 5, 6, 8.
NY Standard 4 Science The Living Environment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Click
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Playing
Around with Simple Machines
Discover how simple and complex machines make Alexander Calder's push and pull
toys spin, bob and wobble. Students are challenged to play with Calder toy replicas
and identify the mechanisms that make them work. Participants will also test unusual
wheels to see what kind of motion they create.
[MA
Frameworks Science and Technology/Engineering Strand 4; Standard 1.3. Visual Arts
Strand; Standard 10. NY Math, Science, Technology Standard 1. MST Standard 4 Science
Physical Setting 5. MST Standard 5 Technology 1.]
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The Mohicans: Pre & Post-Contact (1 hour)
This hands-on exploration of traditional Mohican life-ways explores interactions between the original Berkshire natives and European settlers.
[MA Frameworks History and Social Science Standards 3.8, 3.11, 3.12, 4.11, 4.15, 5.5; Science and Technology/Engineering 2.1, 2.3. NY Standard 1 History of the US and NY 3, 4. Standard 3 Geography 1, 2]
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Ancient Lives (1 hour)
March - June 2008
Journey back to the ancient world to learn about religious beliefs, mummification, art, language, and everyday life through artifacts and activities in the newly reinstalled Ancient Civilizations gallery. Select either China or Egypt.
[MA Frameworks History and Social Science Standard 4 (optional early civilization). ELA Standard 1, 3.3, 3.5, 4.13, 7.8, 7.9, 13.9, 19.11. Visual Arts Strand, Standards 6.3, 8.2. NY World History Standards 1,2,3, 4; Visual Arts Standards 3, 4; ELA Standards 1,2]
Pre-Post Visit Resources Coming Soon!
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Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation Coming Winter-Spring 2008!
This new 3000-square foot interactive exhibit will explore the process of innovation and the unique innovations that have come from the Berkshires historically, in the present, and in the future. Made possible by The Feigenbaum Foundation.
Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation Programs for Pre K - 12
March - June 2008
What was the first town ever to be electrified? Where was the very first court case freeing an American slave on the basis of human rights? Inspired by Berkshire innovation stories like these, students launch into mind-expanding activities that build creativity, problem-solving, communication, and design skills. Stay tuned for grade-appropriate program developments through the Museum's education e-newsletter or call our education manager at (413) 443-7171, ext. 19.
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