The
Wonders of Science
A fifty minute assembly presentation. |
 Flight
- Ever wonder how a 5 ton jet flies? See
dynamic demonstrations of the Bernoulli Effect and air pressure.
Learn how shape affects flight. Even help launch a hot air balloon!
Program Fee
 Static
Electricity - Using the Van de Graff
Generator, learn about electrons and static electricity. It makes
for a hair-raising experience! (October to March only) Program
Fee
STARLAB Programs |
The STARLAB planetarium is an inflatable dome that requires approx.
20 x 20 foot space and 11 foot ceiling (half gym space). STARLAB
seats 30 children at a time. Recommended show time is 30 - 45 minutes.
Program Fee
Choose from
the following STARLAB presentations:
Constellations
Enter our inflatable dome planetarium
and gaze up at a clear starry night. Explore the universe with a
fully trained museum educator as your guide. Be inspired by the
magnificent expanse of the universe. Learn how to find real stars
in the night sky. Be enchanted by ancient Greek myths. Or, choose
the African or Native American constellations and stories. Return
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Moon Phases
Enter our inflatable dome planetarium
and experience the phases of the moon with hands-on activities.
The program will be followed by a brief night time sky presentation.
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Sunrise Sunset
Inside our inflatable planetarium you will travel
through the seasons following the sun on its ecliptic line. Explore
the changes in the rising and setting points of the sun and its
daily path through the sky.
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| Outreach
Programs |
| The
Wonders of Science |
| Assembly Presentation: |
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Choose one program:
Flight
Static Electricity |
Price:
$300, 50 minutes presentation, max. 150 children |
|
STARLAB Planetarium |
| Classroom
Presentation: |
Price:
$200 first program
$75 each additional program
(Presentation 30 - 45 minutes, max. 25 children & adults) |
Programs:
Constellations (Greek or Native
American)
Moon Phases
Sunrise Sunset
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| New York State public
schools may be eligible for a full reimbursement for environmental
programs such as our Hudson River and STARLAB programs. Schools
from Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Westchester counties
can apply for a full reimbursement with the Putnam/Northern
Westchester BOCES.
Here is the link to the BOCES forms web
site page click
here . Go to the form for State Aid Request Form for
Consultants. |
| All Outreach
Programs require a $150 non-refundable deposit. Travel fee
applies outside a 15 mile radius.
Some scholarship subsides available for various programs.
Call us for more information. |
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