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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Long Island Science Center, The Place for Learning	SIMPLE MACHINES: Lego Engineering	Science	Levers, pulleys and simple machines come to life when students build with them. Working through a series of models using LEGO Dacta Technics Kits, students engage in manipulating materials, interpreting data, observing and predicting. 3rd - 6th grade	$201- $350
1, Mad Science	Matter of Fact	Science	Through a hands on approach, we introduce children to the structure of atoms and molecules. They will learn how atoms combine to create molecules, examine molecules and molecular bonding. They will learn and observe the difference between physical and chemical changes. As the final experiment in chemical changes, students will have the chance to create their own Mad Science Putty. This lesson provides children the opportunity to develop scientific skills through inquiry based instructional methods.	$201- $350
Ferrari, Johnda	Fun with Fossils	Nature- Animals, Nature- Other, Science	Nature Detectives will enjoy themselves working as paleontologists examining evidence of prehistoric life that once roamed the Earth. Uncover the link between the past and the present by comparing fossils with modern day animals. Using puzzles, posters and models, children will be engaged in classifying and identifying dinosaurs and fossils. After a craft project and a mini fossil dig, each child will take home an actual fossil to start or add to their collection.	$101- $200
Muhleman - Brown, Linda - Joanne	Science on the Move - Color	Science	Discover the science of color. Make your own color wheel to take home. Experimenting with color infusion you will learn about primary and secondary colors. Grades 1-5	$101- $200
Outreaches & School Visits, Long Island Children's Museum	Spirit of Invention	History, Science	See our collection of inventions and guess their functions. Learn how inventions are crated through a combination of technology, problem-solving skills and creativity. use recycled materials to create your own futuristic invention. Recommended for Kindergarten-3rd grade.	$201- $350
Thompson, Liz	Bats of Belize	Nature- Animals, Science	The 98 bat species that call Belize home represent some of the most interesting bats found anywhere on the planet. Learn about fishing bats, tent-making bats, colorful fruit bats, and the most enigmatic bats of all—the vampire bats.	$101- $200
Smith, Jungle Bob	Exotic Pets: the good the bad and the ugly	Nature- Animals, Science	Jungle Bob has enjoyed the company of reptiles and amphibians his entire life. Join him in this “hands-on” presentation as the do's and don'ts of animal husbandry are explored. What makes a good pet? How big will they grow? How long will they live? Where do they come from and what do they really need to live a happy life in captivity?	$351- $500
Smalley, Carol Parenzan	Create Living History Books	History, Literature- Creative Writing, Science	How big does an oak tree grow? In this workshop, Carol shares a story within a story. In The Growing Story of Milton Hershey School, students observe the growth of a tree on a hill overlooking the town of Hershey (PA). While the tree grows, so does the community, park, chocolate factory, and a special school. Students use the book as a starting point to write their own growing stories, where they parallel the growth of a plant with the history of their community, school, or family. You can view her work on these books here: http://www.mhs-pa.org/100years/celebration/photo-gallery/	$201- $350
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	Let's Measure (Preschool Workshop)	Other, Science	Let's Measure Preschoolers will learn the basics of measurement during this workshop when they get to measure all kinds of objects using balance beam scales, bathroom scales and even their own feet! Children will be introduced to the concept of estimation and take home a measuring foot to cut out with their parents. 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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