| LIBERTY SCIENCE
CENTER
Electronic Field Trips are your two-way audio/video
link to LSC’s 250 plus hands-on exhibits and experiences. From their
Environment, Health and Invention exhibit floors, they share their most
beloved exhibits such as exotic insects and reptiles, a video light microscope,
real human lungs, an 80’ torsional wave and fish tanks depicting the Hudson
River estuary environments.
| CONTACT: |
Victoria
Torbic
V: (201) 451-0006 ext. 382
F: (201) 451-6383 |
| PROGRAM: |
"E-Connections"
E-Connections are science explorations based
on a LSC exhibit area. Choose the topic that fits your curriculum.
Don’t see one that will do? Just ask. They will work closely
with you to develop a program to fulfill your needs.
Cross Curriculum: The Artist’s Perception;
Careers as LSC; The Dancer’s Tool; Geometry in Nature; History of Invention;
Structures
Earth Science: Earth’s Energy Sources;
Forces that Shape the Earth: Earthquakes, Erosion, Wind; Sunspots/Our Sun;
Weather; Rocks and Fossils
Life Sciences: Aquatic Ecosystems
- Estuaries; Aquatic Creatures - Adaptations, Camouflage, Habitat; The
Human Body - Respiration, Senses, Skeletal System; Insects - Adaptations,
Camouflage, Ecosystem, Habitat; Microscopic Life - Microscopy, Micro Worlds;
Reptiles - Adaptations, Camouflage, Ecosystem, Habitat
Physical Science: Heat Transference:
Thermography; Simple Machines; Wave Behavior
"E-Trail"
E-Trails invite students to explore LCS’s exhibits
in depth, gathering information to complete a fun design challenge.
Teacher packet includes a pre-visit activity, suggestions for completing
the challenge and extensions for further study. Have them write about
it, draw it, or build it. You decide. They can even present
their completed challenges to LSC.
Life Sciences: Design an Ecosystem;
Design a Natural House; Design an Underwater Community; Design an Urban
Environment
Earth Science: Turn a Landfill into
a Park; Design a Structure to Withstand an Earthquake
Physical Science: Design a Technology
Suit; Design a Space Explorer; Design an Energy Efficient Vehicle
Math: Create a Fractional Mural;
Invent a Measuring Instrument; Create a Geometric Pattern
Using Your Senses (K-3): Create
a Camouflage Costume |
| LENGTH: |
45 minutes |
| GRADES: |
K - 12 |
| COST: |
$190 + line fees |
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Liberty
Science Center
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 |
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