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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – December 1 – December 31, 2008 This holiday season, discover the many ways people express
their cultural heritage. Explore holiday traditions of several ethnic groups
through exhibitions and programming including Roberson’s International Forest.
Enjoy the Magical Roberson Mansion, furnished and decorated for the season. A
seasonal planetarium show will round out your visit. CONFLUENCE: A TALE OF TWO RIVERS September 2008 – June 2009 The longest river on the American East Coast, the
Susquehanna River, runs through 22 counties in NY, PA, and MD, and empties into
the Chesapeake Bay. Students will learn about the importance of this natural
resource and investigate its cultural, historical, and environmental
significance. Using the rivers as a point of orientation in interpreting the
area’s local history, ecology, and artistic inspiration, students will learn
about environmentalism, ecosystems, the rivers’ cultural significance and their
confluence as metaphor for integration and community today.
Confluence Pre-Visit, K-3 MARKING MILESTONES: RITES OF PASSAGE AS RITUALS OF BELONGING February 2009- November 2009 Rites of Passage mark our transitions from one social role
to another. These events -- including birth, coming of age, marriage, and death
-- establish us in the various communities in which we participate, give us
distinctive identities and a sense of belonging through the course of our lives.
This exhibition will explore a range of these transformative rituals, looking
particularly at examples from various communities, past and present. RESPONDING TO ART (VISUAL THINKING STRATEGIES AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VISUAL ARTS) $195/class This VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) program builds
descriptive vocabulary and provides a catalyst for creative thinking and writing
activities using Roberson’s changing art exhibits. Students may brainstorm
ideas, develop outlines, and produce a rough draft of a story based on a work
from the exhibition.
VTS Pre-Visit
download MEET THE MUSEUM $195/class This program includes a guided tour of Roberson’s permanent
and temporary exhibitions, the Roberson Mansion, a hands-on activity based on
the job of a curator, and a planetarium show. The program explores the functions
of a museum within its community as well as the people and activities that allow
it to come to life. (For groups coming several times in one year, we suggest
this for their first visit.)
Meet the Museum Pre-visit download STORYLAB / VOICES & VISIONS $195/class Explore concepts of culture and community including
immigration, change, diversity, tolerance, and respect in Voices & Visions. This
is a literature-based curriculum that is enhanced by using pre-visit materials.
Students participate in a studio art project related to multiculturalism and may
choose to visit a temporary exhibition.
Voices & Visions Pre-visit Lesson Plan 2-5 download LINK THROUGH TIME AND SPACE $195/class Investigate over 100 years of flight by exploring the role
Edwin A. Link played in the advancement of aviation, technology, and undersea
exploration. Full program activities include exploration with aerodynamics,
creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Link Pre-Visit
download IROQUOIS CULTURE $195/class Discover the Iroquois, their culture, their relationship
with the land, and how European culture has impacted native peoples while
exploring the Local History Gallery. Students create pinch pots and learn Native
American constellation legends in the Link Planetarium.
Iroquois Culture Pre-Visit 3-5 download VISUAL HISTORY: PLACES MATTER $195/class Places Matter uses the Roberson Mansion as a resource
through which to study people, places, and events associated with our local
history. A study of local communities using the Heritage Gallery provides
insight into continuity and change in society. Program includes a city planning
activity. Aspects of responsible citizenship pertaining to environmental
stewardship and historic preservation are addressed through discussion and
interactive activities.
Places Matter
Pre-Visit K-12 download ANASTASIA $250/class The Romanov family ruled Russia for 300 years. In 1918, the last ruling Romanov, Nicholas II, and his family were executed and buried in a mass grave in Siberia. When the grave was exhumed, two of the bodies were missing, one being the body of Anastasia. Did Anastasia, the youngest of three daughters, miraculously escape execution? In this computer-interactive activity, students will meet Anna Anderson, who claimed to be the missing Anastasia, and use forensic tools, including DNA analysis, to uncover the mystery of Anastasia. You may choose to add on a DNA EXTRACTION program for
larger groups and a fee. In this program students learn DNA extraction’s use in
medical research, genetic engineering, and its forensic applications. Finally,
students extract DNA from a fruit sample.
DNA Jeopardy
Pre-Visit ART a la CARTE $195/class Be inspired by Roberson’s collections, permanent and
temporary exhibitions. Using critical thinking skills, students may interpret
works of art, create their own aesthetic response in the studio or sketch in the
gallery. Choose from different art lesson combinations when you schedule the
program.
LOCAL HISTORY a la CARTE $195/class Discover our community’s evolution from prehistoric times to
the present in the exhibition Community Transformed: Social Change in Broome
County; explore Broome County history with a timeline activity in the Visitor
Center or local industrialization in our Factory assembly line activity. Analyze
primary source documents and historic artifacts. Choose from different history
lesson combinations when you schedule the program
Listed below are choices of history activities and demonstrations for Roberson’s History a la Carte program. Please choose three activities from the following menu. (Additional choices can be added for an extra fee.) Please contact us if you have questions, (607) 772-0660 x 203.
Many of the Science Programs below have different pricing due to materials required. SUPER SCIENCE DAYS March 26 and 27, 2009 Join us for a great fun-filled day of science programs.
Students participate in various activities throughout the Museum. Businesses
from the region are showcased, giving students an initial opportunity to learn
more about science-based careers. Students may see a planetarium show and
perform various labs in the Decker Life Science Learning Center. SCIENCE A LA CARTE $195/class Customize your visit according to a science theme and choose
from a menu of journey of a water molecule, nocturnal animals, polymers,
ecology, environmental science and more. Learn about the tools astronomers use
to study light. A selection list of the specific grade level offerings will be
sent when you schedule the program. A planetarium show may be included in this
visit. Listed below are choices of science activities and demonstrations for Roberson’s Science a la Carte program. Please choose two activities from the following menu. A planetarium show will be added to your two selections. (Additional choices can be added for an extra fee.) Please contact us if you have questions, (607) 772-0660 x 203.
RIVER STUDIES $195/class Discover the Chenango and Susquehanna River habitats by
engaging in an intensive field study. Students collect specimens and water
samples from the river, analyze the water samples and research specimens.
Students encounter an intensive field experience while enhancing their
scientific skills. This 2 ½ hour program is limited to a maximum of 25 students.
Pre-Visit Rivers
download MAGIC with MICROSCOPES! $250/class Discover a stunning new world hidden from the naked eye.
Students learn how to use compound and dissection microscopes. They will apply
scientific inquiry to the microscopic world through hands-on activities.
Students prepare their own slides and learn about the history of microscopes.
Students also learn about microscopes’ relationship with telescopes.
Pre-Visit
Microscopes
download GEL ELECTROPHORESIS $250/class, limited to 25 students total Students will investigate DNA using hands-on gel
electrophoresis techniques. A crime has occurred and your students have been
called to solve the mystery. Students are introduced to DNA fingerprinting. They
will be given DNA samples of 2 suspects, the victim and DNA that was found at
the crime scene. Your students will perform gel electrophoresis to compare the
DNA samples and find the culprit.
Gel Electrophoresis
Pre-Visit MYSTERY OF THE MONTH $195 for nine months of shipments Your school receives a mysterious artifact once a month
(September-May) for your classroom. Artifacts range from tools to toys and
relate to American History. Each shipment includes a teacher’s guide and a
context clue. This is a great way to get students excited about social history
through hands-on observation. Planetarium programs can be booked separately for $115/class, ($4.60/student for groups larger than 25 with a maximum of 50). Junior Astronauts (K through 1) This program provides an entertaining introduction for very young students to explore the night sky and discover how a planetarium works. Time permitting, an additional animated program may be included. Celestial Tour (Grades 2 and up) View seasonal stars and constellations as well as a program based on a current space topic (such as the Hubble Space Telescope, Moons of Saturn, etc). Content varies dependent on age level. Solar System Tour (Grades 2 and up) Travel the Solar System from the Sun to beyond Pluto. Content varies dependent on age level. Mission to Mars (Grades 3 and up) This new program offers an excellent option for students who already have a general knowledge of our solar system. The red planet is now hosting a variety of missions and our planetarium is the perfect venue to share the latest findings. Native Skies (Grades 3 through 7) Navigate the night sky with Native American lore, comparing indigenous constellation stories with those of Classical mythology. Comprehensive Night Sky (Grades 4 and up) Entire program is devoted to viewing stars and constellations throughout each season of the year. Students will learn how to read a sky map and learn some classic constellation stories. Star distance and color will also be investigated. Earth Science Review (Grades 8 and up) This program explains celestial coordinates, Sun and moon positions in the sky, Moon phases, etc. Content can be catered to students’ needs (call ext. 236 for requests).
All shows include a look at the night sky and may include newly discovered information. Updates from NASA are added monthly. Teachers can request a copy of the current sky map. Coming in Fall 2009: Home-Grown This multi-disciplinary exhibition will focus on our area’s
greatest natural resource: wood! Trees shade us from the summer sun; in the
autumn, they provide us with delicious fruit and a spectacular seasonal display
of color. Our houses are made from them, as well as our furniture, and even the
books we read. Their life affects our life – our climate and the air we breathe.
Through the art, science and history of wood, Homegrown celebrates and explores
the many roles that trees and their products play in our world. Depending on age
level, topics explored may include plant taxonomy, photosynthesis, and leaf
printing. The chart below provides a quick glance at the programs available to each grade-level.
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