Teacher Resources: Science Outreach Programs
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.
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.
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
us or call 989-631-5930 ext. 1227.
Fantastic
Fossils
 Dinosaurs,
Trilobites, Corals…Fossils. An energetic, entertaining and
educational program that describes the natural events that create
fossils. Learn some of the many ways fossils can be formed and see
a wide variety of the ancient creatures during the program. Experience
actual fossil specimens and learn where in the world these creatures
can be found. Hear some of the stories that fossils can tell us
about how these creatures lived and died millions of years ago.
Join "PaleoJoe" Kchodl during his high-energy program
that brings life into these ancient creatures of long ago. Take
a look into the world of fossils collecting and study with an actual
"digger". PaleoJoe brings a lifetime of experience to
his program while his master story telling ability makes you feel
you are actually there, millions of years ago.
Program choices include assemblies, classroom ‘mini-digs’
and science fairs.
For further details, current pricing, or to schedule any
of the Alden B. Dow Museum Science Outreach programs, email
Debbie Anderson or call 989-631-5930 ext. 1227.
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