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Special Programs

HOMEGROWN

Now – June 2012
$200/class
Grades Pre-K through Adult

Trees, leaves, vines and plants! This multi-disciplinary exhibition will focus on our area’s greatest natural resources. Homegrown emphasizes the dependencies that exist between human and local plant life – including the food we eat, materials for our homes, the affect on our climate, the air we breathe, and the inspiration they provide. Depending on age level, topics explored may include plant taxonomy, species interconnectedness, or leaf printing.
NY Standards: Arts 1-4; MS&T 4-6; ELA 1; SS 1&3
PA Standards: A&H 9.1-4; S&T 3.2, 3.5, & 3.8; E&E 4.2-4.4, 4.6-4.8; G 7.1-4; H 8.1-8.3; Arts 9.1 & 9.2

 

 

THE CIVIL WAR 

November 2011 – Summer 2013
$200/class
Grades 4 through 12

Explore the period between 1820 and 1880 as it pertains to the events and issues leading to the Civil War, the war itself, the aftermath, and changes in American society as a result of the Civil War. Voices and stories of local individuals representing the average soldier, women on the home front, politicians, minorities, and ethnic groups will be used to illustrate these topics. Students may also explore interactive elements, artifacts, and documents in this exhibition.
NYS Standards: ELA 1, 3, 4; SS 1, 4, 5

  

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2011

November 28 – December 31
$200/class
Grades Pre-K through Adult

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.
Must be scheduled well in advance.
NY Standards: Arts 1, 2, 4; SS 2, 3; ELA 1, 4
PA Standards: A&H 9.2; H 8.3; 8.4

Inter-Disciplinary Programs

ANNUAL HISTORY & ART DAY

2011 TBD
$405/class
Grades 3 through 8
9:00AM to 1:00PM

Immerse your students in future career opportunities in history and the arts. Students engage in hands-on activities led by museum educators and professionals that create excitement and enthusiasm for art and history professions
NY Standards: Arts 1-4; CDOS 1,2; SS 1, 2, 4
PA Standards: G 7.3, 7.4; H 8.1; A&H 9.1-3

MEET THE MUSEUM

$200/class
Grades Pre-K through Adult

This program may include a guided tour of Roberson’s permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Roberson Mansion, a hands-on activity based on the job of a curator, or a planetarium show. The program explores the functions of a museum within its community as well as the people and activities that bring it to life. (For groups coming several times in one year, we suggest this for their first visit.)
NY Standards: ELA 1; Arts 1-4; SS 1, 2
PA Standards: A&H 9.2, 9.3; H 8.3, 8.4

IROQUOIS CULTURE

$200/class
Grades 3 through 7

Discover the Iroquois, their culture, their relationship with the land, and how European culture has impacted native peoples. Students create pinch pots and learn Native American constellation legends in the Planetarium.
(Also applies to Eastern Woodland tribes).
NY Standards: Arts 1- 4; ELA 1, 3, 4; SS 1-3; MS&T 4
PA Standards: H 8.1, 8.3; A&H 9.2; S&T 3.4; E&E 4.2, 4.4, 4.8

ANASTASIA

$200/class
Grade 6 through Adult

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 at 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.
NY Standards: MST 2, 4, 5, 7
PA Standards: S&T 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

Art Programs

ART a la CARTE

$200/class
Grades K through Adult

Be inspired by Roberson’s collections and our permanent and temporary exhibitions. Using critical thinking skills, students may interpret works of art, create their own aesthetic response in the studio, sketch in the galleries or explore folk art. Choose from different art lesson combinations when you schedule the program.
NY Standards: ELA 1-4; Arts 1-4
PA Standards: A&H 9.1-4; RWSL 1.4-6

Choice #’s Program Name
1. Visual Thinking Strategies in the Gallery (Grades 2-Adult)
2. Sketching in the Galleries (Grades 2-Adult)
3. Printmaking Activity (Grades 2-Adult)
4. Tessellations (Grades 4-Adult)
5. A Closer Look at Folk Art (Grades 4-Adult)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local History Programs

LOCAL HISTORY a la CARTE

$200/class
Grades 4 through Adult

Explore our community’s evolution from prehistoric times to the present. Explore Broome County history with a timeline activity in the Visitor Center or local industrialization in our Factory assembly line activity. Choose from different history lesson combinations when you schedule the program
NY Standards: Arts 1; CDOS 1, 2; ELA 1, 3, 4; MST 5; SS 1-5
PA Standards: H 8.1, 8.3; Eco 6.1, 6.4; RWSL 1.1, 1.2, 1.8; S&T 3.8; Geog 7.3

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.

Choice #’s Program Name
1. Factory (Grades 4–Adult)
2. Local History Scavenger Hunt (Grades 4–Adult)
3. Immigration (Grades 4-Adult)
4. Coming January 2012: Expanded model Train layout (Grades 4-Adult)

 

Science Programs

Many of the Science Programs below have different pricing due to materials required.

SCIENCE A LA CARTE

$200/class
Grades 1 through 8

Customize your visit by choosing from a menu of science themes that include: Journey of a Water Molecule, Nocturnal Animals, Food Science, Polymers, ecology, environmental science and more.  Choose two different science lessons from the list below when you schedule the program, and a digital planetarium show will be added to your two selections.  

NY Standards: MS&T 1, 4, 6
PA Standards: S&T 3.1, 3.2

Please contact us if you have questions, (607) 772-0660 x 203.

Choice #’s Program Name
1. Mini-Microscopes (Grades K-2) or Dissecting and Compound Microscopes (Grades 3-8)
2. Lights and Spectrums (Grades 3-8)
3. Nocturnal Animals (Grades K-4)
4. Food Science (Grades 4-8)
5. Polymers (Grades 1-8)
6. Journey of a Water Molecule (Grades 2-Adult)
7. M&M Chromatography (Grades 1-8)
8. K’NEX in the Stars (Grades 2-5)
9. Enviroscapes (Grades 5-Adult)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIVER STUDIES

$200/class
Grades 4 through 12
Offered only May through November 15
(2 ½ hour program)

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.
NY Standards: MS&T 1, 3, 4, 6
PA Standards: S&T 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8

GEL ELECTROPHORESIS: DNA INVESTIGATIONS

$200/class, limited to 25 students total
Grades 9 through Adult
(2 ½ hour program)

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. This 2 ½ hour program is limited to a maximum of 25 students.
NY Standards: MS&T 2, 4, 5, 7
PA Standards: S&T 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

Outreach Programs

INVESTIGATING PRIMARY SOURCES: MYSTERY OF THE MONTH

$200 for nine months of shipments
Grades 2 through 8

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.
NY Standards: ELA 1, 3, 4; SS 1
PA Standards: RWSL 1.6, 1.8; H 8.1

OUTREACH

Grades K through 8

Can’t make it to Roberson?  Bring Roberson to you!  These new, interactive outreach programs provide unique learning experiences and allow students to explore different science, history and art topics in a hands-on way.  Students can discover animal adaptations by studying taxidermy specimens, or investigate phases of matter and make their own “slime” to take home.  For other topics and more information please contact Roberson. 

Planetarium Programs

Planetarium programs can be booked separately for $140/class, ($5.60/student for groups larger than 25 with a maximum of 50).

Junior Astronauts
(K through 1)

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)

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.

Cultural Connections
(Grades 3 through 8)

The sky and the stars were of great importance to nearly every ancient civilization. Learn how the Norse, Egyptians, Incans, and other cultures interpreted the constellations.

Comprehensive Night Sky
(Grades 4 and up)

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)

An explanation of celestial coordinates, Sun and moon positions in the sky, Moon phases, and more. 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.