Middle School

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

Aquatic Ecosystems: Estuary

Dive into an exploration of the Hudson River Estuary and observe a variety of organisms found in this productive ecosystem. MST4.E.LE7A, MST4.I.PS3A, MST4.I.LE7B, MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.E.LE5B National Science Education Standards: A, C, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 5.10.6A.1, 5.10.6B.1, 2

Fierce Nature: Dynamic Earth

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Learn about the most powerful forces on the face of the earth, such as tsunamis, volcanoes and earthquakes. And even develop a preparedness plan. MST4.I.PS2A, MST4.I.PS2B, MST4.C.PS2.ES.A National Science Education Standards: A, D, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.8.2A.1, 5.8.4C.1, 5.10.4B.1, 5.10.8A.1

Fierce Nature: Weather

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Learn about the most powerful forces on the face of the earth, such as storm surges, hurricanes and tornadoes. And even develop a preparedness plan. MST4.E.PS2A, MST4.I.PS2A, MST4.C.PS2.ES.A National Science Education Standards: A, D, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.1.12B.1, 5.8.2B.3, 5.8.4B.3, 5.8.6B.2, 5.8.12B.1, 5.10.8A.1

Geometry in Nature

Did you know that math can be found in a seashell, a honeycomb and a leaf? Investigate the patterns and shapes that can be observed in nature and discover the mathematical principles behind these phenomena. MST3.KN.GE8.04, MST3.05.AL7.08, MST3.C.ME5.MB.H National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.4C.1, 5.3.8C.1, 5.3.12C.1, 5.5.6B.2, 5.5.8B.1, 5.10.2A.1

Green Power: Alternative Forms of Energy

Did you know that the sun, wind and water are valuable sources of energy? As non-renewable sources of energy dwindle, renewable sources must be developed. Explore and experiment with a variety of Earth's renewable energy sources. MST4.E.PS4B, MST4.C.PS4.PH.A National Science Education Standards: A, B, D, E, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.6.8A.1, 5.6.8A.2, 5.7.8B.1, 5.7.8B.2, 5.7.8B.3, 5.10.4A.1, 5.10.8B.1

I Dig Rocks and Fossils

Why do some rocks glow? Is petrified wood just scared? Investigate how fossils are formed, how to test rocks and how geologists classify rocks and fossils. MST4.I.PS2A, MST4.I.PS2B, MST1.E.SI1A National Science Education Standards: A, D, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.8.4A.1, 5.8.4A.3, 5.8.6C.1, 5.8.8C.2

It's Raining Cats and Dogs

How's the weather where you are? Become a junior meteorologist as you explore the wonders of weather. Examine the water cycle up close and personal, forecast the weather using the clouds, and discover why we get rain one day, and snow the next. MST4.E.PS2A, MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.I.PS1A National Science Education Standards: A, D, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.8.2B.2, 5.8.2B.3, 5.8.4B.4, 5.8.4B.6, 5.8.8B.1

Leaping Lizards: Reptiles

Slither, crawl or leap into this exciting exploration of reptiles! Learn about their fascinating adaptations, behaviors and habitats. MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.C.LE3A,MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.I.LE7B, MST4.I.LE5A National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.6B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 3

Movers and Shapers: Erosion

The Earth is constantly changing. Some changes occur quickly while others occur over long periods of time. Explore how forces like wind erosion and water erosion affect our planet. MST4.E.PS2A, MST4.I.PS2A, MST1.E.SI1A, MST1.I.SI1A National Science Education Standards: A, B, D, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.6.6A.3, 5.6.8A.4, 5.8.4C.1,2, 5.8.8C.1

Our Living Planet: Earthquakes

Earthquakes are powerful forces, but why do they occur? Take a journey to the center of the Earth to discover what causes earthquakes, how scientists measure them, and why they cause so much destruction. MST4.E.PS2A, MST4.I.PS2A, MST4.I.PS2B, MST4.C.PS2.ES.A National Science Education Standards: A, D, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.8.4C.1, 5.8.4A.3, 5.8.8A.1

Customized Program

Customize an E-Trail by selecting three E-Connections Curriculum
Program Type: EFT: E-Trails
Grade Level: 3-12

Geometry in Nature

Did you know that math can be found in a seashell, a honeycomb and a leaf? Investigate the patterns and shapes that can be observed in nature and discover the mathematical principles behind these phenomena. MST3.KN.GE8.04, MST3.05.AL7.08, MST3.C.ME5.MB.H National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.4C.1, 5.3.8C.1, 5.3.12C.1, 5.5.6B.2, 5.5.8B.1, 5.10.2A.1

History of Invention: Invention of Writing

Grab a pad and pen and take a journey back in time to trace the origins of writing as a form of communication. Explore the contributions of ancient civilizations, decipher hidden messages, and discover new written languages humans have created. SS2.E.1C, SS2.E.3A, SS2I.1B, MST5.E.HT5A, MST5.I.HT5B National Science Education Standards: A, E, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.2.4A.1, 5.2.8B.1,2, 5.4.4A.1

The Artist's Perception

Have you ever wondered how Escher, Picasso and Matisse perceived the world? Explore perception using mirrors and optical illusions. Gain a conceptual understanding of how different art forms are created and perceived by the eye. MST4.I.LE1B, MST4.I.PS4D National Science Education Standards: A, C
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 1.1.8B.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 4.2.6A.6

Aquatic Ecosystems: Estuary

Dive into an exploration of the Hudson River Estuary and observe a variety of organisms found in this productive ecosystem. MST4.E.LE7A, MST4.I.PS3A, MST4.I.LE7B, MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.E.LE5B National Science Education Standards: A, C, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 5.10.6A.1, 5.10.6B.1, 2

Every Breath you Take: The Respiratory System

Did you know that your lungs have 1,500 miles of airways? Ever see what happens to the lungs after years of smoking? Explore how the respiratory system delivers precious oxygen throughout your body. MST4.E.LE5C, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1E National Science Education Standards: A, B, C, E, F, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1, 5.5.8A.2, 5.10.2A.1, 5.10.6A.1

Forensic Science

Jack the Ripper committed heinous crimes, could he have been stopped using modern day forensic techniques? Apply forensic science to uncover, identify and individualize potential evidence. Explore the diverse career paths under the forensic science umbrella. MST1.I.SI2A, MST1.I.SI3A, MST4.C.LE1B National Science Education Standards: A, C, E, G
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8A.1, 5.1.12B.2, 5.2.8B.1, 5.2.12A.1, 5.5.8C.1, 5.5.12C.1

Geometry in Nature

Did you know that math can be found in a seashell, a honeycomb and a leaf? Investigate the patterns and shapes that can be observed in nature and discover the mathematical principles behind these phenomena. MST3.KN.GE8.04, MST3.05.AL7.08, MST3.C.ME5.MB.H National Science Education Standards: A, C, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.4C.1, 5.3.8C.1, 5.3.12C.1, 5.5.6B.2, 5.5.8B.1, 5.10.2A.1

Leaping Lizards: Reptiles

Slither, crawl or leap into this exciting exploration of reptiles! Learn about their fascinating adaptations, behaviors and habitats. MST4.E.LE5B, MST4.C.LE3A,MST4.E.LE3B, MST4.I.LE7B, MST4.I.LE5A National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.6B.1, 5.5.8B.2, 3

Micro Worlds: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Hand sanitizers, Antibacterial detergents, Disinfectants. Oh my! What are the pros and cons of using these items? What are we really trying to get rid of? Learn about beneficial and harmful microbes. MST4.I.LE5A, MST4.I.LE7A, MST4.I.LE1A, MST1.E.SI1A National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.6B.1, 5.5.8B.1, 5.5.12A.4, 5.5.12C.1

No Bones About it: The Skeletal System

What would your body look like without any bones? Ever wonder who has more bones -- young children or adults? Learn how your bones provide support, protection and allow movement for your body at work and at play! MST1.E.SI1A, MST1.I.SI1A, MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.5.4A.4

Pump it Up: The Circulatory System

Did you know that your heart beats over 100,000 times in a day? Ever wonder how many miles of blood vessels are in the human body? Feel the beat as you explore how this vital body system keeps you alive. MST4.I.LE1B, HPF1.E.HE1A, MST4.E.LE5C, HPF1.E.HE1D, HPF1.E.HE1E National Science Education Standards: A, C, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 2.1.4A.3, 2.1.4B.1, 2.1.4D.3, 2.1.8B.1, 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.5.4A.4, 5.5.6A.1

The Artist's Perception

Have you ever wondered how Escher, Picasso and Matisse perceived the world? Explore perception using mirrors and optical illusions. Gain a conceptual understanding of how different art forms are created and perceived by the eye. MST4.I.LE1B, MST4.I.PS4D National Science Education Standards: A, C
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 1.1.8B.2, 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 4.2.6A.6

X-Ray Vision: Medical Imaging

Have you ever wondered how the dentist knows you have a cavity or how the doctor knows you have a broken bone? Explore MRI imaging, angiograms, thermography and x-rays. MST1.I.SI1A, HPF3.I.HE1D, MST4.I.PS4D National Science Education Standards: A, B, C, E, F
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4B.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.4.8B.1, 5.7.12B.4

Shocking Static Electricity

Get ready for a hair-raising experience! Learn about electrical currents, atoms and charges while exploring the positives and negatives of static electricity. MST4.I.PS4D, MST4.I.PS5B, MST4.E.PS4A National Science Education Standards: A, B, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-12
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.7.4A.2, 5.7.12A.4

Simple Machines Make Work Simple

How is it that levers, pulleys and screws seem to lighten the load? Learn how simple machines work and how they are combined in complex machinery. MST1.E.MA1A, MST1.E.SI1A, MST4.E.PS5A, MST4.I.PS5B National Science Education Standards: A, B, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 3-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.8B.1, 5.4.4C.1, 5.7.4A.1

The Chain Gang: Polymers

How many different polymers are you wearing today? Are you surprised? You wear and use many materials that are composed of polymers. Learn what polymers are, how they are created, and how you can make one!
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-8
NJCCCS: 5.1,5.4,5.6,5.10

What's in That? Mixtures and Solutions

Mixtures are found all around us. The air we breathe and the ground we walk on are both examples of mixtures. Explore your environment to see the suprises it has in store for you. MST1.I.SI1A, MST4.I.PS3B, MST4.I.PS3A National Science Education Standards: A, B, D, E
Program Type: EFT: E-Connection
Grade Level: 5-8
NJCCCS: 5.1.4A.1, 5.1.8B.1, 5.3.8D.1, 5.6.6A.3, 5.6.8A.4, 5.6.8B.1

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