2017-2018

Outreach Education Resource Guide

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Dear Educator, The Great Valley Museum (GVM) has a long history of assisting classroom teachers. Our expertise is bringing science and nature to your students. Our Outreach Traveling Teacher programs and tours of the museum are the staples of our proud heritage. Using the Next Generation Science Standards (NFSS) as a guide, we offer a multitude of programs on science and nature topics. We are flexible, mobile and can provide these programs at our museum, parks, classrooms or other educational sites. Throughout the year we can offer a free short presentation that gives teachers an overview of the museums educational programs and services. This presentation can be presented at your school and is perfect for an in-service workshop, faculty meeting, PTA meeting or service club meeting. A two week advance notice is required. The museum has regular supporters who over the years have contributed to our mission. Those groups include Omega Nu, Sylvan Improvement Club, Delta Kappa Gama Epsilon Nu Chapter and Retired Teachers of Stanislaus County. They have generously supported the GVM’s educational programs by providing funds for supplies, resources and materials. Our dedicated staff of Traveling Teachers and docents are here to help you with your education needs. For more information on our programs, tours or classes, please contact the GVM by phone at 209-575-6196 or by email at gvm@mjc.edu. Great Valley Museum Modesto Junior College www.mjc.edu/gvm

The GVM is nonprofit 501(c)(3) #77-0085880

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Outreach Overview

GVM comes to you with over three dozen science and nature

programs that are NGSS based.

Program fees are listed as member price/nonmember price.

Most programs run for one hour.

Programs must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance or

longer where noted.

All programs require a signed Outreach Program Agreement.

Performance surveys are provided after each program.

A 2-program minimum is required for areas outside of

Modesto.

Programs are arranged for a maximum class size of 30

students.

Classroom teachers must be present at all times during the

program.

There is an additional mileage charge for all programs.

There is a $40 charge for programs cancelled with less than a

48 hour notice.

Invoicing is sent out at the end of every month.

Payments cannot be taken by the traveling teachers. All

payments must be mailed in, paid online or in person.

For large assemblies, please call for details.

To schedule a program, please refer to page 14 with the

required infromation.

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Title Grades Page

Animal Adventure K-8 6

Astronomy * 3-6 6

Atoms & Molecules (periodic table) * 3-8 6

Chemical Reactions * 5-8 6

Crime Lab Chemistry 4-8 6

Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life 1-6 7

Eggs are Everywhere K-3 7

Electricity 3-6 7

Energy Conversion 4-8 7

Eye Dissection 3-8 7

Five Senses Pre-1 8

Flower Dissection 2-6 8

Human Digestion * 4-8 8

Lights & Rainbows K-5 8

Magical Magnets 1-6 8

Mammals K-8 9

Measure Me 2-5 9

Motion & Machines 2-5 9

Nature Hike 3-6 9

Oceans 1-4 9

Owl Pellets 3-8 10

Park Program 2-8 13

Programs at a Glance

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Title Grades Page

Periodic Table 3-8 10

Rainforest 1-3 10

Rocks & Minerals * 1-5 10

Scat n’ Tracks K-8 10

Science or Magic * 2-6 11

Scientific Process 3-6 11

Squid Dissection 2-8 11

Stargazing & Telescopes all ages 13

States of Matter 3-8 11

Strawberry DNA * 4-8 11

Volcanoes 3-8 12

Weather, Clouds & Water K-6 12

Web of Life 3-6 12

Yokuts & Miwoks 3-6 12

* Must be set in one room for multiple classes (students must rotate)

ECS = Ecology Standards

ESS = Earth Science Standards

EXS = Experimentation Standards

IVS = Investigative Standards

LSS = Life Science Standards

PSS = Physical Science Standards

Programs at a Glance

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CRIME LAB CHEMISTRY (4-8) Students become forensic detectives and scientists, using paper chromatography to investigate solubility, pigments and separation of mixtures. IVS for grades 4-6 / PSS for grade 5 1 hour $75/$100

CHEMICAL REACTIONS (5-8) Students conduct a series of activity stations to show how different compounds react when mixed, learning that atoms and molecules rearrange to form different properties. Recommended Prerequisite: Atoms & Molecules PSS for grades 5 & 8 1.5 hours $150/$200

ATOMS & MOLECULES (3-8) (periodic table) Students will learn about the building blocks of matter through the Periodic Table and hands-on construction of molecular models. Final activity is conducting a chemical reaction by making a polymer known as SLIME! PSS for grades 3, 5, 8 1.5 hours $150/$200

ASTRONOMY (3-6) Pin point constellations, learn the moon phases, explore planets in our Solar System and discover theory of general relativity. Demonstrations and hands-on activities, star and galaxy mapping. 1 hour $75/$100

ANIMAL ADVENTURE (K-8) “The Skin Your In” will focus on body coverings. Hands on experience using fur, skin, shells. This program also includes live animals! Learn about similarities, differences, what they eat, how they eat and life cycles. IVS for grades K-8 / LSS for grades K-3 1 hour $75/$100

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EYE DISSECTION (3-8) This program is exactly what it sounds like! Students will dissect real animal eyes to learn the secrets of sight. IVS for 3-4, 6 / LSS for 3-4 1 hour $150/$200

EGGS ARE EVERYWHERE (K-3) Learn the different life cycles and observe diverse eggs. Discover through hands-on activities the many different kinds of eggs including those from insects, chickens, quails and spiders. LSS for grades 1-3 / IVS for grade 2 1 hour $75/$100

ELECTRICITY (2-6) Hands-on activities will illustrate the concepts of static and current electricity, conservation and safety. Student will make closed circuits, electromagnets and use motors. EXS for grade 4 / IVS for grade 4 / PSS for grades 4 & 5 1 hour $75/$100

ENERGY CONVERSION (4-8) Students study how energy is converted to electricity by setting model turbines into motion using different sources of energy. Renewable and non-renewable energy sources will be covered and explored through hands-on stations. PSS for grade 6 1 hour $75/$100

DINOSAURS & PREHISTORIC LIFE (1-6) Step back 65 million years and explore some of the creatures that once roamed Earth. Learn how dinosaurs were different from other animals. Program includes lots of fossils! LSS for grades K-1 & 3-4 1 hour $75/$100

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LIGHTS & RAINBOWS (K-5) Children will investigate the properties of light and learn that white light is made up of different colors. They’ll also learn how to make their own rainbows! ESS for grades K-1 / EXS for grades K-2 IVS for grades K-2 / PSS for grade K 1 hour $75/$100

MAGICAL MAGNETS (1-6) Discover this mysterious invisible force that can both repel and attract other objects. Learn about magnetic properties through hands-on experiments including an electromagnet. EXS for grades 2 & 4 IVS for grades 2 & 4 / LSS for grades 2 & 4 1 hour $75/$100

HUMAN DIGESTION (4-8) Learn the structure and function of the digestive system using common household items. Students will conduct hands-on experiments to observe chemical processes of starch digestion. IVS for grade 5 / LSS for grade 5 1 hour $120/$160

FIVE SENSES (Pre-1) Through hands-on activities children will explore and describe the properties of objects using their five senses. EXS for grades K-1 / IVS for grades K-1 / PSS for grade K 1 hour $120/$160

FLOWER DISSECTION (2-6) What is the function of flowers? Learn about why plants are so important to our planet. Students will dissect real flowers! LSS for grades 2-5 1 hour $150/$200

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MOTION & MACHINES (2-5) Motions students will measure include forces, gravity, friction, inertia, and momentum. Machines students will experiment with include wheel and axle, lever, pulley, inclined plane, screw and wedge. IVS for grades 2-3 / PSS for grades 2-3 1 hour $75/$100

NATURE HIKE (3-6) Hike with an experienced guide at your local school park, city park or river area to learn about and enjoy the native wildlife around us. We identify birds, animals, plants and how to be good stewards of nature. See the Park Program on page 13 for a full day option. 2 hour minimum for areas outside of Modesto 1 hour $75/$100

MAMMALS (K-8) Learn about this diverse group of vertebrate animals by investigating mammal anatomy such as study skins, skulls, bones and mounts. Students will also learn how humans fit into this group and the importance of other mammals to our own survival. EXS for grades K-2 / IS for grades K-2 / LSS for grades K-3 1 hour $75/$100

MEASURE ME (2-5) Hands-on science to the max. Measure many items in the classroom using scientific tools: thermometer, weight scales, meter sticks, rulers, beakers, cylinders. Students will work through a series of 8 learning stations. ESS for grades 2-3 / IVS for grades 2-3 & 5 1 hour $75/$100

OCEANS (1-4) The ocean is a rich and fascinating ecosystem. This program explores different ocean habitats and the flora and fauna that live there. Lots of specimens for students to see and touch. LSS for grades 1-4 1 hour $75/$100

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SCAT N’ TRACKS (2-6) A hands-on animal evidence class which aids in the identification of animals on the hiking trail, near camp or around the yard at home. Several hands-on stations and of course lots of scat n’ tracks! ECS for grade 6 / LSS for grades 2-4 1 hour $75/$100

ROCKS & MINERALS (K-8) Learn how rocks and minerals are formed, where they come from and how they are different. Five stations offer additional hands-on opportunities with different rocks, minerals and information on their uses. IVS for grades K, 2, 4 / PSS for grades K, 2, 4 1 hour $75/$100

OWL PELLETS (3-8) Learn about owls and predator-prey relationships. Students dissect and identify the bones of their prey. Owl pellets and bone identification charts will be provided (1 per 2 students). IVS for grade 3 / LSS for grades 3-4 1 hour $150/$200

PERIODIC TABLE (3-8) Through demonstrations and hand-on activities, students will learn the building blocks of matter. An essential class for futures in Science. A great review! EXS for grades 3-8 / IVS for grades 3-8 1 hour $75/$100

RAINFOREST (1-5) Learn about the need to save this valuable, but fragile ecosystem. Through video, live animals and hands-on materials, students will learn about the rain forest habitat, its inhabitants and their importance. LSS for grades 1 & 3-4 1 hour $75/$100

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SQUID DISSECTION (3-8) Squid are one of the most fascinating invertebrates living in the ocean. Learn about what they eat, how they move around in the water and what they do to defend themselves. Yes, students will get to dissect real squid! (1 squid per 2 students) IVS for grades 3-4 & 6 / LSS for grades 3-4 1.5 hours $150/$200

STRAWBERRY DNA EXTRACTION (4-8) Learn the basic structure of a cell and DNA. Using scientific process the students will extract and collect DNA from a strawberry. 1.5 hours $120/$160

STATES OF MATTER (1-3) (4-6 review) Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, students will learn how mixing, cooling and heating can change matter from one form to another. EXS for grades 1-3 / IVS for grades 1-3 / PSS for grades K-3 1 hour $75/$100

SCIENCE OR MAGIC (3-6) Students will see and do a number of experiments that seem like magic, but actually explain some basic scientific principles. The scientific process is explored with each activity. 1.5 hour $150/$200

SCIENTIFIC PROCESS (2-8) In this program students will work in teams to learn the proper steps of the scientific method and conduct experiments using all steps. Great prerequisite to Atoms & Molecules or Chemical Reactions. EXS for grades 2-8 / IVS for grades 2-8 1 hour $75/$100

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VOLCANOES (3-8) Students will explore the different kinds of volcanoes by learning how they are formed and what they can do. Students will also make an erupting volcano. 1 hour $75/$100

WEATHER, CLOUDS & WATER (K-6) Learn to identify different types of clouds, witness the strange effects of wind, see a cloud form before your eyes and touch lightning! ESS for grades 1-5 1 hour $75/$100

YOKUTS & MIWOKS (3-6) The California Native Americans had an unique way of life that was distinct from other Native Americans. Emphasizing the local Miwok and Yokut cultures, students discover their contribution toward a greater respect for nature, land and fellow humans. Includes artifacts, stories, hands-on stations and various tools. 1 hour $75/$100

WEB OF LIFE (3-6) The ecology cycle, the relationships between producers, consumers, and decomposers will all be explored. Food chains and food webs are constructed using the plants and animals found in our Great Central Valley to show how all life is connected. LSS for grades 3-6 1 hour $75/$100

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STARGAZING & TELESCOPES (all ages) (Structured for groups of 35-70) Let us bring an evening of astronomy to your location! This exciting and new program is presented by an astronomy enthusiast with over 35 years as a science educator. A mobile reflector telescope, laser pointer, and personal tour of the stars is an awe-inspiring way to view the night sky. Great for back-to-school night, open house or any other special star party event. Hands-on activities, demonstrations, star tales, how to use a telescope and star charts will be provided for the entire group. Locations away from trees, buildings and city lights is suggested for best viewing. Adult supervision required. Program may be canceled due to weather conditions. 2 hours $300/$400

PARK PROGRAMS (2-8) (Structured for groups up 35-70) The Park Program consists of the Scat N’ Tracks and Yokuts & Miwoks outreach programs and a one hour hike. This program can be scheduled at your school park or one of the following local parks: Caswell State Park Valley Oak Recreational Area Tuolumne River Park McHenry Park Jacob Myers Park 6 week reservation required 3 hours $600/$800

Looking for a large group event? Want to have it outdoors for a few hours?

Need it to be fun and educational learning?

We offer two wonderful programs that fit those needs.

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Schedule a Program

Today’s Date: _______________ PO #: ____________ School Name: _______________________________ Member? Y N School District: ______________________________ Teacher name: _________________________________ Grade: ___________ # Students: ___________ (30 max) Email: _____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Program Requested: _____________________________ Date Requested: _______________ Time: ___________ Send form and payment to: Great Valley Museum Modesto Junior College 2201 Blue Gum Avenue Modesto, CA 95358 You can also email your request to gvm@mjc.edu. For multiple dates and programs, please contact the museum by email or phone.

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Great Valley Museum Modesto Junior College

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By becoming a school member, you are supporting our

community with a strong and vibrant source of educational science and natural history experiences!

Annual School Membership = $250 25% off of Traveling Teacher Programs 25% off Tours and Planetarium Shows

School Name: _______________________________ School District: ______________________________ Teacher Name: ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________ City: _______________ State: _____ Zip: ________ Phone: ____________________________________ Email: _____________________________________

Send form and payment to: Great Valley Museum 2201 Blue Gum Avenue Modesto, CA 95358

Payments can also be made online at: mjc.edu/gvm

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