Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Che-Mystery (Hands-On Workshop)	Other, Science	Che-Mystery Explore chemistry, one of the most exciting and fundamental sciences. Learn how to break polymer bonds and create soda pop. Grow your own “Mad Science Crystal Garden” to take home. Mad Science Enrichment Programs are fun explorations into science and technology, and they encourage informal learning through hands-on experience. All Mad Science workshops include a lot of fascinating equipment, supplies, and take-home materials which the children build themselves. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.	$101- $200
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Keep In Touch (Preschool Workshop)	Other, Science	Keep in Touch Children will learn how they understand the world with their sense of touch and will also emphasize that some objects are safe to touch while others are not. The preschoolers will be presented with the challenge of identifying a variety of objects using only their sense of touch. They will also experiment with an interesting and innovative material to model their very own creation. These are programs specifically designed for children ages 3 and 4, and take place at your location. Our only requirements are: a room that can be darkened if needed, with tables and chairs where the children can work comfortably; a small table to set up our equipment and access to water and electricity. The children perform experiments, participate in demonstrations and, for most workshops, there is a take home item for each child at the end of the program.	$101- $200
Outreaches & School Visits, Long Island Children's Museum	Bug Bites	Nature- Animals, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Become a junior entomologist and learn about the amazing lives and natural history of bugs, insects, and spiders. Use what you learn about bug anatomy and habits to create your own imaginary bug. Recommended for Kindergarten-3rd grade.	$201- $350
1, Mad Science	Up, Up & Away	Science	under construction	$201- $350
1, Mad Science	Fun-damental Forces	Science	This class lays the foundation for further study in physical sciences and gives students a vivid and concise understanding of what makes the universe tick: gravity, inertia, centrifugal force and centripetal force. Students will answer the question, 'What happens to an object when a force acts upon it?' by experimenting with plasticene (clay) and rubber balls! The class will then divide into four groups so students can travel to different work stations for more hands-on science fun.	$201- $350
Long Island Science Center, The Place for Learning	CRIME LAB	Science	Working in teams participants investigate a crime scene using the techniques of fingerprinting, chromatography and various clues. The goal is to solve the crime of the missing Madagascar hissing roaches. An exciting and challenging experience. All materials are included. 3rd - 5th grade	$201- $350
Outreaches & School Visits, Long Island Children's Museum	Science of the Small	Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Calling all scientists! Join us for a special science program all about NANO! The term nano refers to one-billionth. Come explore the science of the super small as you engage in exciting hands-on demonstrations and discover the fascinating innovations in modern nano science and technology. Science doesn't have to be boring. Recommended for 2nd-6th Grade.	$201- $350
Hoyt, Lisa	Bats	Nature- Animals, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Bats are misunderstood animals with bad reputations. They actually have an important role in the ecosystem and are at risk from white-nose fungus. Learn about how this animal lives, its behavior and why they are important. Play bat games and make a bat mask.	Up to $100
Hoffman, Bernadette	Burrowing Animals-The Diggers!	Nature- Animals, Science	Live animals & specimens. Learn about burrowing animals from different orders & families. Get the opportunity to touch the pelts of a badger, woodchuck and mole! Learn about the diet of a badger and why they are so fierce. How much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Well, at least find out how much dirt this little guy can push. And what about the life of a mole? Live animals include the prickly African Hedgehog, soft & plush South American Chinchilla and the social digger Chilian Degu. Program includes facts about the live animals, specimens, an educational game ending with touch time and questions. Please visit my website for further information.	$201- $350
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Shapes and Structures (Preschool Workshop)	Other, Science	Shapes and Structures Children will discover different shapes and structures by using different kinds of equipment like Geoboards and Magnatiles. They will create their own shapes and structures to take home. These are programs specifically designed for children ages 3 and 4, and take place at your location. Our only requirements are: a room that can be darkened if needed, with tables and chairs where the children can work comfortably; a small table to set up our equipment and access to water and electricity. The children perform experiments, participate in demonstrations and, for most workshops, there is a take home item for each child at the end of the program.	$101- $200

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