Students assume the identity of an animal and must gather food, water and shelter in their habitat, while keeping out of the clutches of the dreaded predator. Best suited for a gym or outdoor playground. Grades 2-5 Program length: 45…
Students explore differences between static and current electricity as they experiment with conductors, insulars, magnets, and a real Van de Graaff generator, with some “shocking” results! Grades: 3-5 Program length: 45 minutes Capacity: 30 students $150 for first program; up…
Learn about reptile habitats, adaptations, life cycles, and behaviors, through one-on-one interactions with live reptiles from the Springfield Science Museum. Grades K-5 Program length: 45 minutes Capacity: 30 students $150 for first program; up to three additional programs per visit…
Students love this interactive program which introduces key literacy skills and vocabulary through read alouds, author study, rhyming, play learning, art activities, and much more! Grades: P-K Program length: 30 minutes Capacity: 20 $75 for first program; up to three…
See American history come alive through the museum’s American art collection. Students handle and identify artifacts such as Ice Tongs that were used as a tool for carrying blocks of ice. The growth of New England ice harvesting changed how…
Students become historians as they interpret early-20th century history by examining Indian Motocycles, Rolls Royce automobiles, Milton Bradley games, and Barney ice skates. In addition to a “then and now” scavenger hunt, students handle real historic artifacts and work on…
In this program, students will experience Native American culture in a variety of contexts. Students will spend time in our Native American Hall where they will observe the relationships between Native Americans and the environment as well as learn about…
His stories delight children around the world, but did you know Dr. Seuss drew much of his inspiration from his childhood home of Springfield? Learn how local inventions like Indian Motocycles inspired Dr. Seuss as a writer, and how landmarks…
An overview of major works will be discussed in various galleries. Travel through time and explore various styles of art and artists who created them. Grades 9-12 Program Length: 1 to 1 1/2 hours Capacity: 60
