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• ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & ART
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.
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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. |
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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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