STARLAB
Expand your horizons with "StarLab." Astronomy Educator Don Martin lends his expertise to this stellar show that mixes myth and math, taking students on a voyage to the moon and beyond.

Topics include: constellations, seasonal changes, and Greek Mythology.

This presentation connects to the Michigan Science Curriculum Framework in the areas of the sun, planets, stars and constellations. Have StarLab visit your school or venue; in addition, StarLab can be added to your museum tour for only $50 (subject to availability).

Click here for a list of astronomy related links.

MAGIC OF ELECTRICITY
Explore the world of static electricity with science educator Bruce Thill. With the aid of the van de Graaff generator, he uncovers some of the fundamentals of electricity and demonstrates lightning as well as providing a hair-raising experience. The program can be tailored to grades K-8.

This program may help you initiate or reinforce classroom discussions dealing with the following Michigan Curriculum Framework Science Content Benchmarks, 2000: PMEIV.1.3 (elementary & high school), PCMIV.2m.3 and m.4 (middle and high school), PMOIV.3.m.3, h.2.

Please note: This program relies on low atmospheric humidity and therefore is typically only available from September or October – May.

CHEF COOL...COOKING WITH COLD
Chef Cool demonstrates physical properties of chemicals in solid, liquid and gaseous states. He shows the, sometimes strange, effects extreme cold has on every objects using liquid nitrogen and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide).

This program is possible with the generous support from Michigan Molecular Institute, Airgas Great Lakes and American Chemical Society-Midland Section.

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STUFFEE
Meet "STUFFEE" and learn about what’s inside our bodies, the roles our organs play and how to take care of our bodies with good nutrition.

Educator Alice Morgan adds a wealth of information to this program that makes learning about health and nutrition fun. STUFFEE stands five feet tall and weighs 120 pounds. The body unzips to expose the colorful fabric heart, lungs, stomach and other organs. Students can listen to STUFFEE’s heartbeat and pulse.

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SPECTRUM LIGHT BOX
Bill Albe presents the enLIGHTening experience as you learn about the visible color spectrum, find out the identity of Roy G. Biv, discover what happens to light when certain gasses are present and as the temperature changes. Watch as the light box reveals the secrets within light.

This program may help you initiate or reinforce classroom discussions dealing with the following Michigan Curriculum Framework Science Content Benchmarks, 2000: ESV.4 h.1, ESV.4m3, PWV-IV.4 h2.

SUITCASE SCIENCE
Self-contained kits for teachers available to check out for use in the classroom. Current offerings deal with various aspects of LIGHT such as...
- Reflection (mirrors)
- Optics (lenses)
- Eye (vision)
- Gratings (prisms)
- Brightness (colors)
- Illumination (shadows)
- Wavelength (spectra)

As we look to expand this program, input from teachers is welcome. Please contact ABDM for more information. Email Debbie Anderson or call 989-631-5930 ext. 1227.

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