Anyone who is familiar with the Science Museum knows we do
programs here for schools, after school workshops, birthday parties, holiday
programs and scout badges. A lot
of people are surprised to learn that we do programs off site as well.
Over the last few years we have really expanded where we go
with our classes.
I personally enjoy getting to bring science to groups of students who
may not have gotten the chance to see and learn all the exciting lessons we do
if not for our outreach programs.
We do after school programs at the Sid Jacobson JCC,
Guggenheim JCC, Roslyn and even school districts further away like Baldwin and
Oceanside. Of course we are always
looking to bring our science classes to new places and districts.
With my class this session at the Guggenheim JCC after
school we have covered exciting topics like Kitchen Chemistry, Reptiles and
Slime, Goo and Ooze. I think one
of their favorite lessons so far was about air since each child got to take a
turn riding on our homemade Hovercraft.
The children seem to really enjoy science being able to come to
them.
We know there are many districts and nursery schools that
are not able to get bussing to come here.
So instead, we go off site and bring our lessons to them during the
day. In my nine years at the
Science Museum, I have seen teachers travel to schools in Queens to all the way
out to eastern Suffolk County. We
have even made treks to Manhattan, the Bronx and Eastchester just to make sure
children all around the area would be able to experience the fun, hands on
science we have to offer.
Take a look around your neighborhood. You may see our Science Museum van
driving around town or pulling up to a school near you.
-Jennifer
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