"Weather"
Students explore how weather changes, the tools for recording weather and how it effects their lives.  The class will briefly address severe weather and what information a meteorologist uses to predict weather.  Designed for grades 3 - 5.
Dates:  Oct.4; Nov. 14, 2001; and March 7; April 25, 2002.
Time:  9:15 a.m.

"Native Americans: Their Lives and Ours"
Learn about the diversity of North American Native Americans through illustrations and artifacts.  Discussion will focus on historic groups and touch briefly upon contemporary ways of life.  Designed for grades 3 - 5. 
Dates: Oct. 5, 11, 12, 15, 2001. 
Time: 9:15 a.m. 

"Cultural Awareness"
Discuss the Chinese practice of binding feet and the Inuit tradition of piercing and wearing a lip plug.  Examine unique artifacts and photographs to compare these cultural practices to ones in America today.  Students will discuss the appreciation of diversity and the importance of recognizing and debunking stereotypes.  This program will introduce students to the three defining levels of culture.  Designed for grades 5 - 8.
Dates: Oct. 9; Nov. 5; Dec. 13, 2001; and March 4, 21; April 23, 2002. 
Time: 9:15 a.m. 

"Simply Move It"
Join us in the ScienceWorks sewer room for a practical application of the scientific principles surrounding simple machines.  See gears in action, an incline plane moving a heavy load and more.  Learn the what, why and how of simple machines and discuss the impact of physical setting and motion. Designed for grades 4 - 8.
Dates: Oct. 10, 30; Nov. 9, 29, 2001; and Feb. 27; March 14; April 26, May 2, 2002. 
Time: 9:15 a.m. 

"On Stage and Behind the Scenes with Young King Arthur"
Learn from the experts!  The Lilly Theater production staff from Young King Arthur will discuss the intricate process of creating a play.  Directing, designing and building sets, props and costumes, hanging lights and recording sound are the essential elements that go into producing live theater.  Designed for grades 3 - 6.
Dates:  Oct. 11, 2001.
Time:  1:15 p.m.

"The Legend of John Henry"
Ride the Chesapeake Express back into history and be a part of the story about a powerful struggle of man against machine, John Henry.  Our first person interpretation of this legendary African American folklore encourages audience participation in learning call-and-response poetry and verse from the best known song in African American Folklore:  The Ballad of John Henry.  This story of a courageous and stubborn track worker of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroads is based on the digging of the Big Bend tunnel.  Students will learn to understand the time period, issues about the railroad as it relates to geography, and the use of rhythm and song like John Henry did while hammering away as he sang.  This legend has grown to such mythological proportions that his true identity no longer matters.  Designed for grades 2 - 4.
Dates:  Oct. 16, Nov. 13, 2001.
Time:  9:15 a.m.

"Bones II:  From Bone China to Tae-Bone"
Join "Boney" the Skeleton on a cultural tour of those magnificent bones.  This is the second of two programs that compliments The Children’s Museum’s exhibit:  "Bones:  An Exhibit Inside You."  In this link, students will learn about various cultural aspects related to bones including how they are part of art, language, music, and fitness.  Designed for grades 3 - 6.
Dates:  Oct. 17; Nov. 15; and Dec. 4, 2001; and Feb. 15; March 19; April 24, 2002.
Time:  9:15 a.m.

"Indian's Ponds and Wetlands"
Discover the wonder and intrigue of the wildlife in Indiana’s ponds and wetlands.  Your class will explore a variety of Indiana niches in order to track down and study the unique characteristics, adaptations and life cycles of native animals.  Designed for grades 2 - 5.
Dates:  Oct. 22; Nov. 2, 16; Dec.  5, 2001; and Feb. 22; March 8; April 19; May 3, 2002.
Time:  9:15 a.m.

"Egypt: Mummies"
Discover how mummies are made.  Find out why ancient Egyptians made mummies, and see some real mummies from the museum's collection.   Also, learn about the preservation process by making a "mummy"!  Designed for grades 6 - 7. 
Dates: Oct. 23; Nov. 7, 20; Dec. 11, 2001; and Feb. 19; March 12; April 16; May 1, 2002. 
Time: 9:15 a.m. 

"Lots and Lots of Fossils"
Join our science curator as she brings out cool crystals,  strange fossil animals, and even the remains of large, prehistoric beasts that are stored within the museum's basement.  Learn about the cool rocks, minerals & fossils that can be found within the Hoosier state.  Designed for grades 4 - 6. 
Dates: Oct. 29; Nov. 12, 30, 2001; and Feb. 25; March 11; April 22, 2002.
Time: 9:15 a.m. 

"On Stage and Behind the Scenes with Cinderella"
Do you want to be an actor?  Meet one-on-one actors from the Lilly Theater’s production of Cinderella.  These professionals will discuss the exciting process actors go through from auditing, to rehearsing, to performing in front of a live audience.  Designed for grades 1 - 4.
Dates:  Dec. 6, 2001.
Time:  1:15 p.m.

"Celebrations"
The program will highlight multicultural experiences in Winter Celebrations using lights, music, and special activities.  Hanukah, Chinese New Year, Kwanzaa, Saint Lucia, and Las Posada celebrations are the focus.  Songs and rhythmic patterns will be taught to give an understanding of how music and dance relate to the history and culture of these multicultural celebrations.  Designed for grades K  - 3.
Dates:  Dec. 7, 12, 2001.
Time:  9:15 a.m.

"Meet Famous Hoosiers James Whitcomb Riley and Gene Stratton-Porter"
Learn about the famous children's poet, James Whitcomb and novelist and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter through 1st person character interpretation.  Listen as these characters talk about their lives, accomplishments and their contributions to Indiana's history.  Designed for grades 4 - 6.
Dates:  Jan. 31; Feb. 12, 2002.
Time:  9:15 a.m.

"Black History Month"
Celebrate Black History Month from our Story Avenue gallery!  Become a part of  this story-telling event through song and action, and learn about influential African Americans.  Designed for grades 1 - 5.
Dates: Feb. 1, 6, 20, 28, 2002. 
Time: 9:15 a.m. 
Date: Feb. 14, 2002. 
Time: 10:15 a.m. 

"Customized Art Programs" 
Design an art program for your classroom with the help and resources of  The Children's Museum. Programs can include interactive projects and/or demonstrations of artistic techniques.  Designed for grades 6 - 12.  Cost $175 + line fees.