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Educator-led Programs
Pre-Kindergarten
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Amazing
Reptiles
Discover
reptiles while meeting live turtles, snakes, and lizards. Find out what they feel
like, how they eat, and watch how they crawl and slither.
[MA
Frameworks Science and Technology/Engineering Strand 2; Standards 1, 2, 3, 6,
8. Strand 3; Standard 3. NY Standard 4 Science The Living Environment 1, 3, 5,
6]
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Aquatic
Wonders
Venture to the Aquarium for a hands-on experience. Discover
unique characteristics of fish in a coral reef, a Berkshire pond, or the Amazon.
Your visit ends with hands-on exploration of tide pool animals such as the sea
star and the horseshoe crab. [MA
Frameworks Science and Technology/Engineering Strand 2; Standards 1, 2, 8. Strand
3; Standard 1, 3. NY Standard 4 Science The Living Environment 1, 3, 5, 6] Click
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Mohicans Then and Now
Learn about the daily lives of the earliest residents of the Berkshires, the Mohicans, by playing games, using tools, trying on clothing, and handling objects from everyday life.
[MA Frameworks History and Social Science Concepts and Skills Pre K - K: 1, 2, 5; Learning Standard 1. Grade 1 Concepts and Skills: 1, 4, 7; Grade 2 Concepts and Skills: 2, 4; ELA 1.1, 4.2, 5.1; Science and Technology/Engineering Strand 4 Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1; Ecological Health 13.1. NY History of the US and NY Standard 1.3, 1.4; Geography Standard 3.1, 3.2; MST 5.5]
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 Learn about the Komeekha Native American Outreach Program.
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Kid Stuff: Math in Motion
Students are welcomed to an exploration of math and motion through toys! Some of the toys students will see in the exhibit are introduced.
[MA Frameworks Science, Technology & Engineering 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5; Math Grades Pre K - K: N.1, N.3 - 4, N.8, P.1 - 3, G.1 - 4, M.1 - 3; Grades 1 - 2: N.1, N.4, N.7, P.1, G.1, M.1 - 4, D.2 - 3.]
[NY MST Standard 1.1; Standard 3 Math PK-K: PS.4, PS.6 - 8, RP.3, CN.1 - 3, R.3, N.1, N.4, A.1, G.1, M.1, S.1 - 2; Math Grade 1 - 2: PS.4, PS.6 - 8, RP.4, CN.7, CN.9, R.1, N.1 [G3only], N.2-3, A.1, G.2, G.3[G3only], G.4[G4only], 3, M.1, S.1 - 2, S.4, S.6 [G3only]]; Standard 4 Physical Setting 5].
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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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