LSC 2024-2025 STEM Guide

STEM 2024 -2025 School Year

EDUCATION PLANNING GUIDE

Welcome to the Liberty Science Center STEM Education Planning Guide

Liberty Science Center is excited to embark on a new year of inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Our mission is to empower all learners to be curious and creative thinkers who confidently pursue an understanding of science and technology. We can’t wait to share a new year of innovative, interactive, and immersive STEM experiences with you!

As a pioneer in informal STEM education, Liberty Science Center offers a range of unique programs and world-class resources. From the fascinating Live From Surgery program to the awe-inspiring Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium and the innovative Weston Family Lab for Earth and Space Exploration, we provide educational and captivating experiences. With our passionate and knowledgeable educators, we are leading the way in advancing STEM education throughout the tri-state area. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that we are adding new high school programs that will provide immersive and advanced STEM learning experiences for older students. These programs aim to further enrich the educational journey of high school students and prepare them for successful careers in science and technology.

Our standards-based student programming leverages our educators’ expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity and takes advantage of our available assets. Our student-focused teacher programs build teacher capacity to support student sense-making through phenomenon-driven instruction and scientific discourse.

This 2024-2025 STEM Education Guide showcases our broad range of experiences that model and promote best practices in STEM education. Our programs foster equity, inquiry, and authentic learning, with students working collaboratively and making connections to their lives and communities. We are uniquely positioned to partner with educators and district leaders to support the implementation of high-priority “standards in action” initiatives, such as climate change education, and curriculum, such as OpenSciEd, ensuring that all learners have equal opportunities in STEM education.

Liberty Science Center looks forward to doing what we do best: exciting learners of all ages about the power, promise, and pure fun of science and technology! We invite you to explore our STEM Education Guide and consider partnering with us to bring these innovative programs to your students. Have a stellar school year!

Ivory Williams Vice President, STEM Education

Liberty Science Center acknowledges the generous support of The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation, Izzo Family Foundation, Laura Overdeck, John H. and Regina K. Scully, Gregory Tusar, and Josh Weston.

LSC is also grateful to the following donors for their support of STEM Education.

LEAD SUPPORTERS:

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS:

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER’S INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS Liberty Science Center is grateful to the following institutional partners for their generous support. We offer a variety of benefits and opportunities to organizations who share our vision. Please contact us at corporate@lsc.org or 201.253.1473 to learn more.

$100,000 and up

$35,000 - $49,999

$10,000 - $14,999

ADP Bank of America Bristol Myers Squibb David R. Clare and Margaret C. Clare Foundation CCA / Plaza Construction EY Horizon Foundation for New Jersey Johnson & Johnson JPMorgan Chase & Co. Kenvue Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC Marsh McLennan Agency New Jersey Innovation Institute NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Nokia Bell Labs PSE&G RWJBarnabas Health State of New Jersey State of New Jersey Department of Education U.S. Economic Development Administration Verizon

American Express Company Bloomberg Philanthropies L’Oréal Groupe New Jersey Cultural Trust New Jersey Space Grant Consortium NJM Insurance Group

AIG BD BNY Mellon Goldman Sachs MetLife MUFG Bank Lt Novartis Pharmaceuticals Penguin An EMCOR Company Prudential Financial S&P Global Thorlabs

$25,000 - $34,999 The Bennack-Polan Foundation BNP Paribas Connell Foley LLP HLW Architecture, LLC Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Naka Technologies, LLC National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Panasonic Foundation Pfizer Inc Provident Bank Related Companies SJP Properties Union City Board of Education United Therapeutics World Wide Technologies

$50,000 - $99,999 Amneal Pharmaceuticals BASF Corporation Community Foundation of New Jersey Dalio Foundation Esposito Construction Gilead Foundation Merck New Jersey Economic Development Authority PepsiCo, Inc. PwC ServiceNow Verisk Anonymous

$15,000 - $24,999 Alpine Residential AmeriHealth Aramark Sports & Entertainment BlueGate Partners Day Pitney LLP Eastern Millwork Gilead Sciences G&S Investors & Brookfield Properties Hyde and Watson Foundation Langan Morgan Stanley Panepinto Properties SILVERMAN Sims Metal

$5,000 - $9,999 Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co., LLC The Coca-Cola Company Colgate-Palmolive Company DKC Public Relations Double Eagle Consulting Infineum USA L.P. PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP Potomac-Hudson Environmental, Inc. WTW

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER’S LUMINARY SOCIETY Liberty Science Center is grateful to the following individuals for their generous support. To help us keep world-class science learning accessible to all, visit lsc.org/luminary or contact us at individualgiving@lsc.org or 201.253.1327.

$100,000 and above David Barry Jennifer A. Chalsty The Paul and Phyliis Fireman Charitable Foundation Frank J. Guarini Foundation RIchard M. Hodosh, M.D. Kate and Steve Howe Izzo Family Foundation ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON 1962 CHARITABLE TRUST Helaine Lerner Bruce and Rhonda Levy Laura Overdeck Jameson Schriber/Goldman Sachs Gives John H. and Regina K. Scully Gregory Tusar Josh Weston and Family

Michele Holcomb Alice and James Kocis Marc and Karin Pavese David Poulad, M.D. Emily and Jameson Schriber

$5,000-$9,999

The Carlin Family Foundation The Graham Family Chirag and Priti Patel Sharon Stamm and Jerome Zeldis Ning Yuan and Li Xu

Denise and Dennis Bone Cindy Class Aaron Fleck Dr. George Karnoutsos and Ms. Raquel Lewan The Honorable Thomas H. Kean The Kyei Family Tracie and Brandon McCall Pragna, Divyesh, Rahul and Rishi Mehta Eileen and Leslie Quick The Reba Family Carlos and Eileen Rodriguez Peggy and Gary Shilling Anthony Skiadas & Celeste Campos Carolyn and Robert Slaski Dr. Caroline Tillett Anonymous

$25,000-$49,999

$2,500-$4,999

Christopher and Sinead Bennett Sheri and Ted Bronstein Jeanette Calandra & Russell Burke Alma DeMetropolis The Kannan Family Susan Keating and Norman A. Worthington III David and Lisa Welsh Kim and Finn Wentworth

John E. Abele Marilyn and Edward Colangelo Memorial Fund Nick and Jane Coussoule The Kaplan Family Private Foundation Lesser Family Dr. and Mrs. William A. Tansey III Anonymous

$10,000-$24,999

$1,000-$2,499

Susan and Ira Akselrad Jamie Dimon Louis V. Henston

Guy Abrahamson Cathleen Ahearn Kevin E. Bell, M.D.

$50,000-$99,999

In Loving Memory of Alice Boreico Jerald Bovino Family Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation Sumeet and Donna Chabria Isabelle and Philip Dabbagh Ken Goldstein Sunita and Knut Holzer Reena and Shawn Joshi Dr. Jessica Marinoff and Jim Charatan Mike and Gloria Masri and Family Jeffrey S. Morrison Richard and Kayla Pechter Popat Family In Memory of Lucille Rathyen David and Laura Rosenberg Anthony Stepanski The Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation Tim Tracy Anonymous (3) Lists as of July 25, 2024

All of LSC’s education programs are aligned with NJSLS - Science. Look for specific standards alignment information below each program offering in this guide.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Field Trips & Experiences 08 Let’s Explore Together! 10 Climate Change Programs 12 Planetarium Programs 14 Science On a Sphere Programs 16 Live From Surgery 18 Laboratory Workshops 20 MakerLab Workshops 23 Tech & Design Studio Workshops 23 Stage Shows 24 Young Learner Series 26 After-School Programs 28 Professional Development 30

Student Programs By Grade Grades Pre-K - 2

Grades 6 - 8

Life Science 33 Physical Science 34 Earth and Space Science 35 Engineering Design 36

Life Science 45 Physical Science 46 Earth and Space Science 47 Engineering Design 50

Grades 3 - 5

Grades 9 - 12

Life Science 39 Physical Science 39 Earth and Space Science 40 Engineering Design 42

Life Science 53 Physical Science 56 Earth and Space Science 56 Engineering Design 57

Teacher Programs Professional Development 60

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FIELD TRIPS & EXPERIENCES Liberty Science Center is a prime destination for learners of all ages and abilities. We’re ready to welcome schools and groups to explore our exhibition halls, live animal collection of more than 110 species, giant aquariums, and so much more! Be sure to take in an amazing show at the nation’s biggest planetarium—the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium. We would love to help you plan your next LSC visit.

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Bees to Bots

Our Hudson Home

Watch a colony of live honey bees from just inches away as they go about their daily work. See bees collecting nectar and making honey. Can you spot the queen? Then explore our multimedia exhibition to discover innovative ways that scientists are studying bees.

Meet the creatures that live in the Hudson River at our Touch Tank and in our enormous aquariums, including 80-pound drum fish, terrapins, sea stars, and sea urchins.

Then unload a virtual cargo ship, dredge a river channel, and try a real hands-on lab experiment.

Brain Games

Science On a Sphere

What does it take to solve puzzles? Practice your critical thinking skills and challenge yourself! Discover coding by teaching a robot to navigate a maze, piece together magnet shapes to create the five Platonic Solids, explore patterns using big colorful blocks, and more.

This six-foot spherical visualization globe—developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—can show hundreds of high-resolution global images and animations of the Earth, sun, moon, and planets, bringing Earth and space science vividly to life.

Dino Dig Adventure

Skyscraper! Achievement and Impact

Enter this 1,750-square-foot fossil site modeled after a real paleontological dig. Explore three fossil pits and dig for bones from seven different dinosaur species buried in more than 60 tons of sand. Uncover replica fossils of bones, eggs—even dinosaur poop!

Enter a cityscape of towers and discover what it takes to design and build the world’s tallest skyscrapers. Learn about careers in construction and architecture, and see artifacts from the World Trade Center.

Energy Quest

Touch Tunnel

Explore renewable energy—solar, geothermal, and wind—and discover the power in ocean waves, dams, and other traditional energy sources.

The Touch Tunnel is an 80-foot, crawl-through, pitchblack tunnel. Exploring an unknown environment in the dark makes you realize how much we rely on sight to move through the world.

The Great Train Set

Wild About Animals

This detailed model railroad captures the wonder of the Lackawanna Railroad in the 1950s, when trains chugged from Hoboken through small-town New Jersey to coal country in eastern Pennsylvania. See up to five trains at a time zooming along 425 feet of track. All aboard!

Observe live mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish in natural settings. Don’t miss the incredibly adorable family of critically endangered cotton-top tamarins, the colony of industrious leaf-cutter ants, or the amazing community of naked mole rats!

Infinity Climber

Wonder Why

Explore this two-story climbing structure suspended 35 feet above the Center’s atrium. Can you make it to the top?

Experiment with air in motion, make a six-foot-wide soap bubble, scramble up our fossil-studded rock climbing wall, and more.

Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium Master the universe in America’s biggest planetarium!

Explore the constellations in the night sky, the planets of our solar system, or the latest discoveries from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, all under our 89-foot dome.

Microbes Rule!

Step inside a giant microscope lens and discover these microscopic organisms in a whole new way. Through stunning art and groundbreaking technology, explore how the overwhelming majority of microbes are beneficial to us and essential to our survival.

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS We host exciting new exhibitions each year that connect to topics in science and technology, and incorporate pop culture and entertainment. This school year, exhibitions include Blue Whale: The World’s Biggest Animal, Curious George, and Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.

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LET’S EXPLORE TOGETHER! The Science Center is a premier provider of STEM experiences for students, educators, and families. Our education programs can enhance your science instruction with engaging activities online, at LSC, or at your school. We also offer highly interactive professional development programs for individual educators or groups. Start planning your fun and engaging science-learning adventure with Liberty Science Center.

At LSC Explore life science, physical science, engineering, and more with our talented team of STEM educators in the laboratory classrooms of the Center for Learning and Teaching.

Our standards-aligned, highly interactive workshops are available for students from Pre-K through high school.

Online Can’t bring your group to LSC? Many of our programs can be transmitted into your classroom using distance learning technology on platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet. No permission slips required!

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Internet connection; wired connection recommended • Computer or other device(s) with the following: webcam, microphone, speakers, display • We’ll send you a link via email once your booking date has been confirmed.

At Your School Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of educators is eager to bring dynamic, standards-aligned STEM experiences directly to you. We can provide engaging stage shows, laboratory workshops, after-school programs, and more.

All field trips and experiences must be booked in advance. Call 201.253.1337.

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CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMS Available Online In June 2020, New Jersey became the first state to fully integrate climate education into its K-12 learning standards. The New Jersey Student Learning Standards require climate change education across seven areas: 21st Century Life and Careers, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The goal is to prepare students to understand how and why climate change happens and its impact on our local and global communities, and to act in informed and sustainable ways.

We are ready to support educators with programs for grades Pre-K through high school, which can take place at LSC, online, and at your school. Our Science On a Sphere (SOS) programs employ the ultimate data visualization tool—a six-foot illuminated globe display. Using the only publicly accessible SOS in New Jersey, these programs present a unique opportunity to see evidence of climate change in NOAA and NASA data sets vividly come to life. Other program types include laboratory workshops, young learner series, and teacher professional development. Let us know how you are incorporating climate change learning in the classroom, and we can help you succeed!

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Check your grade band section for planetarium programs that are aligned with your grade-specific NJSLS - Science requirements.

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PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS Available Online Our Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium is the biggest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere and the fifth largest in the world. It is uniquely designed to display Earth and Space Systems phenomena in a way that’s just not possible in the classroom. View astronomical objects and celestial phenomena from the surface of Earth and then travel into space to truly understand these concepts by flying up to, around, and through the objects. We can also speed up time in our presentations, allowing you to make an entire year of space systems observations during one program—seasons, moon phases, seasonal constellations, and more. Our 27-meter (89-foot) dome, coupled with an all-dome video and astronomical object database, provides an immersive environment in which to explore the Earth and Space Systems Performance Expectations of the NJSLS - Science.

How It Works Online Using the same advanced software as in our planetarium, we bring astronomy and aerospace content to the classroom and your students’ home screens. These programs are presented ‘live’ by an LSC Planetarium Educator and allow lots of time for students to ask questions to the presenter.

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SCIENCE ON A SPHERE PROGRAMS Available Online The visually stunning Weston Family Lab for Earth and Space Exploration allows students to explore Earth and its systems using authentic data on the only publicly available NOAA Science On a Sphere in New Jersey. The SOS, a six-foot spherical visualization globe, can show hundreds of high-resolution global images and animations of the Earth, sun, moon, and planets, bringing Earth and space science vividly to life.

Our Science On a Sphere programs are presented live by LSC’s educators, allowing for plenty of interaction between the students and presenters, and visually stunning, datarich content. See earthquakes, hurricane tracks, sea surface temperatures, plate tectonics, weather patterns, and more!

How It Works Online Through a remote connection from LSC, we bring our home planet and other objects in our solar system to life in vivid, high-quality resolution with satellite views, animations, and real-time data sets from NASA and NOAA. 16

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All programs must be booked in advance.

Call 201.253.1337 or email partnerships@lsc.org.

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LIVE FROM SURGERY Available Online Live From Surgery brings the world of healthcare to the next generation of surgeons and biotechnology experts. Experience the dynamics of surgery, problem solving, and teamwork in an actual operating room.

Connect to hospitals through videoconferencing to interact with the medical team during a surgical procedure, and observe some of the same tools used by the medical team. We partner with the most prestigious hospitals across the region for this unforgettable experience.

MEET THE SURGEON Our Live From Surgery program also features Meet the Surgeon sessions. Speak to the professionals face to face as you explore recorded cases, understand each medical problem, examine the course of action, and review the outcomes. These sessions create an intimate environment where surgeons can focus their attention on the students while narrating and showing a video of the surgical procedures.

LIVE FROM SURGERY PLUS Our Live From Surgery Plus program takes lab work to the next level by enhancing your experience with a 45-75 minute laboratory workshop that brings medical and biological science to life. Choose to add a session on biotechnology techniques to prepare your students for careers in the health sciences. Contact us to discuss the options.

NEW SURGICAL INSIGHTS VIDEO SERIES

These sessions feature recordings of our most popular Live From Surgery procedures on videotape. Learn about Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or Neurosurgery when you view a previously recorded procedure conducted at one of our partner hospitals. Our Live From Surgery educators will enhance the experience with relevant background and details, and will answer questions for your group.

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LABORATORY WORKSHOPS Available Online Our Laboratory Workshops reinforce learning through highly interactive explorations that promote scientific thinking and reasoning and often spark a lifelong interest in STEM. Programs are available for grades Pre-K - 12, and can accommodate up to 25 students. Programs range in length from 30 minutes to 75 minutes, depending on the grade band and subject matter. These engaging and inspiring labs can occur online, at Liberty Science Center, or at your school.

SHOWTIME! Add some hands-on science flair to your school science fair or special event! Our staff can lead an interactive session that complements your theme.

Programs can be configured to meet your needs and to support curriculum standards and multiple learning styles.

To book any program, please call our reservation line at 201.253.1337. All programs must be booked in advance.

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TECH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 377,500 openings are projected each year, on average—far more than in any other STEM category. Engineering is projected to add 139,300 new jobs from 2016 to 2026.

Liberty Science Center’s programs introduce exciting technology skills that help you meet curriculum goals and reinforce new concepts with invaluable, hands-on experiences.

Programs are aligned to the NJSLS - Science, ISTE standards, and NJSLS - Math. Join us for a single session or a series.

MAKERLAB WORKSHOPS In these lab-based programs at Liberty Science Center, we celebrate and encourage the creative, curious, and inventive spirit that all students have. The maker culture is at the heart of this lab, with a 1-to-1 ratio of students to 3D printers. Every student is free to create.

TECH & DESIGN STUDIO WORKSHOPS Available Online

Learn the latest technology skills in workshops for grades 3 - 12. These programs apply computational and design thinking to identify solutions or create dynamic projects.

These workshops must be booked in advance. Please call our reservation line at 201.253.1337.

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STAGE SHOWS Available Online

Wow your school community with a live science spectacular!

Let us present our highly entertaining and science-rich assemblies online, at Liberty Science Center, or at your school. These programs are appropriate for Grades K - 8.

Each show is 45 minutes of science and fun and can accommodate up to 300 participants at LSC or your school and up to 800 participants online.

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YOUNG LEARNERS LSC is here to help your young learners discover their love for the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and nurture their STEM identity. We have a variety of new program series for Grades Pre-K - 2 that can support learning recovery and acceleration.

These project-based learning experiences align with the New Jersey model curriculum to ensure we have programming around common themes focused on by schools throughout the state.

Some highlights from our young learner series CALLING ALL CHEMISTS In this exploratory series, we focus on the wonderful world of chemistry and nurture everyone’s inner chemist. Create matter models, make bubbles, investigate dry ice, and more as we synthesize the properties of matter and learn what happens when we heat and cool it!

MY BIG BLUE MARBLE Planet Earth is extraordinary! Explore the diverse landforms and bodies of water that make up our planet’s surface. Identify where water can be found, differentiate between types of landforms as you hunt for treasure, and create a model of your own island.

MICKEY’S ANIMAL ADVENTURE Meet Mickey, a friendly, pattern-loving pup, who loves animals and exploring them together with friends like you! In this series, join Mickey to learn more about a diverse group of living things across multiple visits. From insects and arachnids to reptiles and more, learn the basic needs of living things while enjoying the suite of live animal ambassadors that make Liberty Science Center their home.

See the Grades Pre-K - 2 section (page 32) for the full list of young learner offerings.

Contact an LSC representative for assistance planning a unique and unforgettable young learner series for your school: 201.253.1337.

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Each series includes five 45-minute interactive, science-based programs that build on one another.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD April 7 - 11, 2025 LSC’s STEM Education department celebrates the nationally observed Week of the Young Child every year. Learners from Pre-K to Grade 2 and their educators are invited to join us for special programming matched to each day’s theme. Let’s make music, build complex structures, create art, explore new foods, and much more—together! Cal 201.253.1310 or email partnerships@lsc.org to reserve admission for your group.

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Contact an LSC representative for assistance planning a unique and unforgettable after-school science program for your school: 201.253.1337.

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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Available Online LSC brings science learning to you! Take part in interactive, science-based programs online or at your location. These 45-60 minute programs provide project-based learning experiences and develop critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving skills over one or multiple sessions. Select a range of topics, or build on the same topic over several weeks.

Length: Single week or multi-week series

SOME POPULAR TOPICS FORENSIC SCIENCE Grades 3 - 12 Online |

At Your School

Crack a case using the same techniques real forensic scientists use, such as checking for fingerprints, comparing fibers, DNA analysis, shoeprint analysis, chromatography, and more.

ROBOTICS, TECHNOLOGY & CODING SERIES Grades 4 - 8 At LSC | At Your School Construct, code, and create with technology! In this series, students use different educational platforms to build creativity as they grow their understanding of robotics, engineering, or coding.

LEVEL UP! GAME DESIGN Grades 6 - 8 Online |

NEW 3D DESIGN WITH ONSHAPE Grades 7 - 12 Online

3D design is an exciting blend of creativity and technology, where ideas take shape in virtual space. In this series, students are introduced to the core principles of 3D modeling using Onshape, a cloud-based CAD platform. This intuitive tool equips students with future-ready skills in engineering and design.

ENGINEERING: SIMPLE MACHINES Grades 2 - 5 Online |

At Your School

Identify and investigate simple versus complex or compound machines and use that knowledge to create solutions for given problems. Using the engineering design process, students will compare possible solutions as they explore their own creativity using common recyclable materials.

At LSC

Take your game design skills to the next level. To level up game-design skills, you’ll modify existing games to add extra features or create entirely new ones.

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Available Online Liberty Science Center partners with schools and districts to offer highly interactive professional development programs to build teachers’ capacity around planning and implementing engaging and effective standards-based science instruction. Our programs can be delivered online and in person.

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Programs

by Grade

GRADES PRE-K - 2 According to the National Research Council, young learners begin school with a rich knowledge of the natural world, the ability to reason, an understanding of the principles of cause and effect, foundations for modeling, ability to consider ideas and beliefs, and an eagerness to participate in learning. LSC’s programs for early learners promote making observations, asking questions, and constructing explanations as they directly relate to NJSLS - Science. Our programs also support New Jersey’s Approaches to Learning standards, which promote building core skills known as EPPIC: engagement, planning and problem solving, and initiative and creativity.

3 2 GRADES PRE-K - 2 PROGRAMS

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LIFE SCIENCE Series Biodiversity Big Ideas

Five Sessions; Each 45 Minutes Young Learner Series At Your School Explore the rich array of life on Earth, from the colorful creatures of the tropical rainforest to the desert’s amazingly adapted plants and animals. Through modeling, observation of various media sources, and hands-on investigation, develop an understanding of what plants need to grow, the interdependent relationship among plants and animals, and the structures and behaviors that help living things survive.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-LS2-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

2-LS2-2 Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Series Biomimicry to Me

Five Sessions; Each 45 Minutes Young Learner Series At Your School Everyone loves animals! But did you know that we can copy our favorite animals’ special qualities to create inventions?

That’s called biomimicry! In this series, learn all about what adaptations are, how they help animals survive in their unique environments, and how we mimic these solutions to solve everyday problems. Help apply what you learn throughout the series to solve a problem and design a unique solution with 3D printing pens.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-LS1-1 Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/ or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

K-2-ETS1-3 Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Series Circle of Life

Five Sessions; Each 45 Minutes Young Learner Series At Your School Zoey can’t wait to become a zoologist!

Help Zoey apply what she’s learning about in school, from animal adaptations, to life cycles, to behaviors that parent animals use to help their babies survive.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-LS1-2 Read text and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.

1-LS3-1 Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.

NEW Series Mickey’s Animal Adventure

Five Sessions; Each 45 Minutes Young Learner Series At LSC | At Your School Meet Mickey, a friendly, pattern-loving pup, who loves animals and exploring them together with friends like you! In this series, join Mickey to learn more about a diverse group of living things across multiple visits. From insects and arachnids to reptiles and more, learn the basic needs of living things while enjoying the suite of live animal ambassadors that make Liberty Science Center their home.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-LS1-1 Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Communication of New Ideas

Backyard Safari 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Have you ever wanted to go on a safari?

Well, let us introduce Mickey. He’s a small but mighty puppy who loves other animals and especially loves noticing patterns! With his love of patterns and making observations, Mickey will serve as the perfect guide for a backyard safari featuring our LSC animals.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-LS1-1 Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and

answer questions about key details in a text.

RI.K.4 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Communication of New Ideas

Flower Power 30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School As the seasons change, flowers begin to bloom again. But how do they get the water they need to grow? Explore how plants use specialized parts to take in water and send it throughout their structure.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-LS1-1 Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Persistence, Following Multi-Step Plans

Habitat Hop 30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Grab your passport; it’s time for an adventure! Immerse yourself in the brilliant biodiversity of Earth as you visit different habitats and explore the unique plants and animals that make them home.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Approaches to Learning Initiative and Creativity

Maple Seed Models 30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Create your own maple seed model out of paper and explore how the maple seed has a special way of getting the space it needs to grow and survive.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-LS1-1 Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Persistence, Making & Following Multi-Step Plans

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Pollinators: Honey Bees 30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Have you thanked a bee today? Pollinators provide an essential service to the ecosystem.

At least a third of the world’s crops depend on pollination from insects and other animals. Honey bees produce and store honey, but they also help to make other favorite foods. Design a pollination device that works just as hard as a busy bee.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-LS2-2 Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

K-2-ETS1-2 Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.2.5 Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

Secret to Survival 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Animals and plants have internal and external parts that help them grow, survive, and meet their needs. Learn how humans can mimic these special adaptations to help inspire solutions to everyday problems.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-LS1-1 Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.1.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).

PHYSICAL SCIENCE NEW Calling All Chemists

30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School We’re calling all chemists as we dive deep into the science behind the matter around

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us. Join us as we explore observable properties, changes to matter when it’s heated, and even make our own ice cream to enjoy!

Approaches to Learning Initiative and Creativity, Planning and Problem Solving

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 2-PS1-4 Consruct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Persistence, Following MultiStep Plans

30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School From puddles to clouds and rain to snow, water is changing its form around us all the time. Help us conduct different experiments to see evaporation, condensation, and precipitation right before our eyes.

NEW Chemistry of Bubbles

30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School There is nothing more fun than playing with bubbles on a nice day. In this lesson, we are going to learn about the states of matter by creating bubble solutions. We will create a traditional bubble solution, as well as a dry ice bubble solution, to compare how different kinds of materials can create different results in experiments.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Collaboration, Communication of New Ideas

Cubby’s Cowtastrophe 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Oh no—it’s a cowtastrophe! Cubby the Cow loves to lie in the meadow, but lately she’s been getting too hot. Can you help Farmer Joe figure out how to help her stay cool in her favorite place? Explore how sunlight warms the Earth’s surface and build a structure that creates shade.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-PS3-2 Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.K.2 Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

Flow Motion

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-PS3-1 Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Communicationof New Ideas

Light It Up! 30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Plan and conduct investigations using flashlights and lightboxes to make sense of what it means for objects to be transparent, opaque, translucent, or reflective.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-PS4-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Collaboration, Communication of New Ideas

Matter in Motion 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Matter can be solid, liquid, or gas. But matter can also change. Observe phenomena involving some of the ways matter can change. Work collaboratively to construct evidence-based arguments on whether or not changes to matter can be reversed.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-PS1-4 Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.2.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Collaboration, Communication of New Ideas

Science Circus Jr. 30-45 Minutes Stage Show At LSC | At Your School Let’s think big together and investigate the effects of forces as you’ve never seen them before! Be shocked and amazed by the pushes and pulls involving electricity, gasp in awe at the air all around us as we demonstrate the science behind attraction and repulsion, and explore how forces affect objects.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-PS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

2-PS1-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

NEW The Science of Light

and Sound

30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School How do light and sound work in the world around us? From observing how shadows work to how instruments create sound, build mastery on such topics as transparent, translucent, opaque, and vibrating matierals in this hands-on series that is bound to get you moving and grooving.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-PS4-1 Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate. 1-PS4-3: Plan and conduct investigations to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Persistence, Following Multi-Step Plans

Super Strong Shapes 30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Which shapes are not only strong but… super strong? In a hands-on program that blends science and architecture, build and test your favorite three-dimensional shapes and explore how an object’s shape relates to its properties and uses.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-PS1-2 Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Approaches to Learning Persistence, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Following Multi-Step Plans

What’s the Matter?

30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Explore the world of chemistry with investigations that show how to classify materials by their observable properties.

Learn to describe what happens when matter is cooled using liquid nitrogen.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.2.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Collaboration, Communication of New Ideas

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Series My Eco-Friendly Self

Five Sessions; Each 45 Minutes Young Learner Series At Your School Can plants and animals change their environments? Build models to discover how animals like beavers do just that.

But it’s not just beavers making changes.

Did you know we can also change our environment? Explore how our choices can positively, and sometimes negatively, affect our environment and the animals that inhabit it. Learn how to make more ecofriendly choices.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-ESS2-2 Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.

K-ESS3-3 Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/ or other living things in the local environment.

K-2-ETS1-1 Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Series Our Big Blue Marble

Five Sessions; Each 45 Minutes Young Learner Series At Your School Planet Earth is extraordinary! Explore the diverse landforms and bodies of water that make up our planet’s surface. Identify where

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water can be found, differentiate between types of landforms as you hunt for treasure, and create a model of your own island.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-ESS2-2 Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.

2-ESS2-3 Obtain information to identify where water is found on earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

Series Weather, Weather,

Everywhere

Five Sessions; Each 45 Minutes Young Learner Series At Your School What makes up the weather we see outside every day? Through a variety of handson programs, learn the components of weather and explore tools meteorologists use to describe, record, and notice patterns over time.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-ESS2-1 Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Leo the Landform Llama 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online Join Leo the Landform Llama on a treasure-hunting adventure! Journey across different landforms, observing the characteristics of each. Along the way, use these characteristics to differentiate the various high and low landforms and answer questions to collect clues and find hidden treasure.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-ESS2-2 Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Approaches to Learning Engagement

One World, One Sky 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program At LSC Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore shapes in the sky and even go on a trip to the moon!

Note: Offered at 1:35 pm only.

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Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-ESS1-1 Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

Connections to NJSLS English Language Arts W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

30 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program Online | At LSC Explore causes of our weather using Science On a Sphere. See how Earth’s weather changes from place to place and season to season.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-ESS2-1 Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

2 ESS2-3 Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

Connection to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

NEW Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Have you ever wondered where garbage ends up after we throw it out? The answer is not as simple as it may seem. The fate of the trash we create depends on the materials we use, the choices we make, and the actions we take. In this lesson, explore how decisions we make every day can have global consequences. Join us on the 3 R’s Adventure and help keep our planet happy and healthy.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-ESS3-3 Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

Approaches to Learning Persistence, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Following Multi-Step Plans

Sun, Moon, and Stars 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Join a tour of the sky for our youngest astronomers! Explore the sun, moon, and stars and discover their patterns, including sunrise and sunset locations, moon phases, and how constellation visibility varies with Earth’s position from season to season.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 1-ESS1-1 Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

1-ESS1-2 Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

1-PS4-2. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

ENGINEERING DESIGN NEW Engineering by Design

30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Discover the engineer within you as we venture through the engineering design process. From building the three little pigs’ towers to ziplines and much more, learn to ask questions, design solutions, test and iterate with friends.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-2-ETS1-1 Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to deinfe a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

K-2-ETS1-2 Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Approaches to Learning Persistence, Evaluating and Modifying Plans, Problem-Solving

Nothing but Net! 30-45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Shoot “baskets” like a pro! Design and engineer a catapult to push and pull your way toward this goal. Then, analyze, compare, and test a friend’s design. There is always more than one possible solution to a problem.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science K-2-ETS1-3 Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Approaches to Learning Persistence, Evaluating and Modifying Plans, Problem-Solving

Ready, Set, Robotics!

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Aspiring computer scientists, get ready for a hands-on introduction to the world of robotics. Observe how a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a variety of new robots in this physical science meets engineering program.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-PS1-3 Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object.

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GRADES 3 - 5 According to the National Research Council, students in grades 3 - 5 engage in a wide variety of scientific practices, including: posing questions, making predictions, designing and conducting investigations, representing and interpreting data, designing models, and making arguments that support conclusions.

They can now engage in more complicated forms of measuring and graphical representations. LSC’s programs for grades 3 - 5 introduce simple models that help explain observable scientific phenomena as they directly relate to the NJSLS - Science.

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LIFE SCIENCE Adaptation Exploration 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School My, what big eyes and teeth you have! Are they better for hunting and catching prey?

Discover what all animals need to survive and thrive in their various habitats in addition to the unique tools and behaviors they have developed along the way!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-LS4-3 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat, some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.

NEW Ecosystem Investigation: Prints, Poop, and Pellets

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Why is it that when we go outside, we rarely see our furry or feathered neighbors? It’s like they’ve vanished! But wait–look at those prints across the path, follow the scent of that scat, and pick apart that pellet. Investigate the clues that animals leave behind in order to discover more about their ecosystems!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-LS4-4 Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently (5-LS2-1).

NEW Ecosystems: You Are What You Eat

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Air...water...earth...sunlight. Fight for resources and survival in the fast-paced life of a plant. Compete as members of an ecosystem to learn how energy flows through and is eventually recycled back into the environment.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-LS2-1 Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

Fossils: The Way Things Were 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Throughout Earth’s long history, the planet’s landscapes and the species living in them have changed dramatically. Fossils from key points in time demonstrate the interconnectedness of life and its changing environments.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-LS4-1 Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.

W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE All About Mars 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Take off on a virtual trip to Mars! Let’s explore the Red Planet as NASA sees it.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-2 Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.

4-ESS1-1 Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.

5-PS1-3 Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. (4-ESS1-1) Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Balls and Tracks 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School What forces help ski jumpers become champions? This hands-on program introduces the fundamental principles of gravitational forces and projectile motion using marbles and ramps. Investigate the path that a launched projectile takes, discover the patterns of this motion, and use data to predict the distance of a final launch! Requires an elevator if upstairs at your school.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-2 Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.

4-PS3-1 Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 4-5.MD.A Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.

3-5.MD.B Represent and interpret data

Black Holes 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Explore the nature of black holes, which are among the most mysterious objects in the universe. How do we know they exist?

Where do they come from? What would it be like to get close to a black hole?

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

4-PS3-1 Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.

5-PS1-1 Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

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Chemistry with Candy 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Just add water and watch the sweet surprises unfold! From chromatography to density, explore the chemistry lesson found in each piece of candy.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-PS1-3 Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Do the Wave!

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Let’s make some waves using hands-on models to explore wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. Then break into teams and take a closer look at various stations designed to engage and build connections!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 4-PS4-1 Develop a model of waves to describe patterns in terms of amplitude and wavelength and that waves can cause objects to move.

NJSLSA.SL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Electricity and Magnetism 45 minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Starting with the phenomenon of magnetism, conduct several handson experiments surrounding invisible forces. Be shocked and amazed while exploring static electricity! Finally, make connections between these two forces.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-3 Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.

5-PS1-1 Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

Properties of Polymers: Making Chains 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Explore, discover, and get messy! Create a slimy polymer to take home and explore how

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substances can transform when combined.

This fascinating deep dive into chemistry is sure to inspire budding scientists!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-PS1-4 Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

5-PS1-3 Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

Alignment to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.5.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.

Science Circus 45 Minutes Stage Show At LSC | At Your School It’s our most popular show! Explore matter in our three-ring circus, learning about positives and negatives of static electricity, the immense pressure of air, investigate the subzero temperatures of liquid nitrogen.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-3 Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.

5-PS1-1 Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.3.3 Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Sportacular: Little League 45 Minutes Stage Show At LSC | At Your School Welcome to the thrilling world of physics, where we uncover the powerful forces that shape the motion of athletes and sports equipment. This high-energy program explores the fascinating effects of gravity, the transfer of energy, and the distribution of forces that make every move in sports possible. Through interactive demonstrations with real sports equipment and enthusiastic volunteers, you’ll witness firsthand how these forces work together to drive the speed, agility, and power behind every play.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and

unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide.

5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.

Wonders from the Webb Telescope and Beyond 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC Explore the biggest space and astronomy stories of the year. See magnificent images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and learn about the insight they offer and questions they spark. Explore other breaking new stories in astronomy and space, such as upcoming eclipses of the sun and moon.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

4-PS3-1 Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.

5-PS1-1 Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Wonders of the Night Sky 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Use the current night sky to explore Earth and Space Science concepts. Topics relate to objects visible in the sky on the date of your program, including seasonal constellations and planets, exciting deep-sky objects, and breaking astronomical news.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS2-2 Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.

4-PS4-2 Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen.

5-ESS1-1 Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

W.5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Are We There Yet? 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Explore observations of the sun, planets, and stars to discover that objects in the universe are located at large distances from Earth and exhibit predictable cyclic patterns. See how large objects can appear very small when they are located far from Earth. Discover that the sun is a star that appears larger and brighter than other stars because it is close.

describe climates in different regions of the world.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Climate Change: Earth, Mars, and Venus 45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC In this live planetarium program we look at our neighboring worlds, Venus and Mars, to better understand Earth’s changing climate. Offered at LSC at 10:50 am on school weekdays.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-ESS2-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

3-ESS2-2 Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-ESS1-1 Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Cycles of the Seasons

Climate Change

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-ESS1-2 Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

30 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program Online | At LSC Explore the causes and impacts of climate change using Science On a Sphere, the digital globe developed by NOAA to bring Earth’s processes vividly alive. Collaborate to brainstorm creative solutions to address the vital issue of climate change.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-ESS2-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

3-ESS2-2 Obtain and combine information to

30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Observe the repeating pattern of the seasons and learn how Earth’s tilt and orbit around the sun combine to change the length of day and night over the course of a year. See how Earth’s motion around the sun changes the stars visible from season to season.

Engineering to Survive: Clean Water 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Water is one of the most important resources on the planet. Despite its value, it often ends up polluted by use and

misuse. In this lesson, we test the water for impurities and engineering filters that help to purify the water.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 4-ESS3-2 Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans.

3-5-ETS1-3 Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

5-ESS2-2 Describe and graph the amounts of salt water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.

Alignment to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.4.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

NEW Extreme Weather

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC There’s no guaranteeing the weather.

You can go look out the window and see what’s in store for the day, but even then it’s not always as easy as hot or cold. Sometimes it’s both! Certain events can flip the rules. In this lesson, we use

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models to explore how extreme events like volcanoes, the tides, and tornadoes can affect the weather.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-ESS3-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

Introduction to Spheres 30 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program Online | At LSC Science On a Sphere brings the nature of Earth Systems Science vividly to life.

Explore the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere and how these spheres interact with one another.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 4-ESS2-2 Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features.

5-ESS2-1 Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

NEW Natural Disasters: Fight the Flood

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School About 40% of the world’s population lives in close proximity to a coastline. As the climate continues to change, more people are exposed to the dangers of storm surges and flooding. Learn to model infrastructure that is resilent to the threats we face from these new norms.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 4-ESS3-2 Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans.

5-ESS2-1 Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

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The Planet Show 30 - 35 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC Explore the planets of our solar system, from their appearance in the current night sky to NASA’s exploration of these fascinating and dynamic worlds. Offered at LSC at 11:45 am on school weekdays.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-PS-2: Make observations and/or measurements on an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.

4-PS4-2 Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Weather vs. Climate 30 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program Online | At LSC Watch Earth data sets come alive on Science On a Sphere. Explore climate changes over time and how the shortterm weather changes are different from the long-term changes of climate.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-ESS2-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

3-ESS2-2 Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

ENGINEERING DESIGN Arduino: Morse Code 45 Minutes Tech and Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC Use TinkerCad Circuits to design and program a virtual light to transmit a message in Morse code. Learn the

fundamentals of programming, basics of electronic circuits, and explore an older but well used form of communication.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-5-ETS1-2 Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

4-PS3-4 Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 4.OA.A.3 Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having wholenumber answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science & Design Thinking 8.1.5.AP.6 Develop programs using an iterative process, implement the program design, and test the program to ensure it works as intended.

Arduino: Traffic Light 45 Minutes Tech and Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC Learn about African-American trailblazer Garrett Morgan and his inventions, specifically the improved traffic light. Use open source software to code a traffic light and, as a team, come up with an improvement to the design.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 4-PS3-4 Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.

3-5-ETS1-2 Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Connection to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science & Design Thinking 8.1.5.CS.2 Model how computer software

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.5.AP.3 Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals.

8.1.5.AP.6 Develop programs using an iterative process, implement the program design, and test the program to ensure it works as intended.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

and hardware work together as a system to accomplish tasks.

Bubble-tastic Engineering 45 Minutes MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC Unleash your bubble-tential and get ready to blow away the competition! In this program you will design a custom bubble-blowing device. Dive into the chemistry of these iridescent spheres, then mix and stir your way to the ideal bubble solution.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-PS1-4 Conduct investigations to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

3-5-ETS1-2 Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Connection to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.5.7 Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation.

Connection to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Getting Started with AI 45-Minute Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC How do machines know what they know?

In this introduction to artificial intelligence, examine the concept of intelligence through interactive activities like intelligent paper and an invisible maze game. Gain a deeper understanding that intelligence goes beyond simple storage of knowledge.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-5-ETS1-2 Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.5.9 Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Connections to NJSLS – Mathematics MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.5.ITH.2: Evaluate how well a new tool has met its intended purpose and identify any shortcomings it might have.

Simple Machines: Catapult Green Engineering 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Why is it so much hotter in a city than in the country in the summertime? Can we use plants to cool down? Learn about the urban heat island effect as you complete an engineering design challenge to create your very own model green roof!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-5-ETS1-1 Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost 3-5-ETS1-3 Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Discover how simple machines are used to make work easier. Learn the various types of simple machines and how they can be combined to build a complex machine like a catapult.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-5 ETS1-1 Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Intro to Game Design 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC Design custom characters, animations, and behaviors for video games. Use the platform Scratch to build a foundation for computational thinking, an essential skill in today’s techdriven world.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-5-ETS1-3 Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

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GRADES 6 - 8 According to the National Research Council, students from grades 6 - 8 transition to more abstract and detailed models and explanations of scientific phenomena. They learn to ask questions based on phenomena, determine relationships within models, and use mathematical representations and graphical displays of data to support scientific reasoning. LSC’s programs for grades 6 - 8 have students working more closely with authentic data sets to create models of the scientific phenomena being observed.

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LIFE SCIENCE BRAAAAINS! You and the Zombie 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Join the Zombie Response Team as research scientists to help determine how a mutated strain of a zombie virus is altering zombie behavior. Gain a better understanding of how the brain works as you identify and construct scientific explanations for observed differences in behavior and capabilities of zombies and humans.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-3 Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.

WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Cow Eye Dissection 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Follow light on its journey through the eye. Observe (online) or perform (at LSC or at your school) cow eye dissections and gain a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the human eye.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-8 Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories.

MS-LS4-2 Apply scientific ideas to construct an explanation for the anatomical similarities and differences among modern organisms and between modern and fossil organisms to infer evolutionary relationships.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Disease Transmission 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC We are influenced every day by the microbes around us, especially viruses.

Take on the role of an epidemiologist and investigate how diseases spread within a population. Through hands-on simulation, track who was exposed and who remained safe from infection.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS2-4 Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.8.DA.5 Test, analyze, and refine computational models.

Evolution: How Whales Lost Their Legs 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Despite apperances, whales have a lot more in common with us than with fish! Whales’ ancestors were tiny, four-legged, hoofed mammals. By studying the fossil record, we can learn about how the ancestors of whales transitioned to the life aquatic.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS4-2 Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

Live From Cardiac Surgery 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery At LSC Watch bypass or valve replacement surgery performed at Morristown Medical Center and interact with the surgical team. The program focuses on surgical procedure, risk factors for coronary artery disease, and careers in medicine.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-3 Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells

MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Live From Kidney Transplant 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery Online | At LSC Witness the gift of life shared between two people as the surgical team removes a donor kidney, prepares it for transplantation, takes it to an adjacent operating room, and sews it into a recipient. Experience a profound sense of wonder and elation when the donated kidney is attached to the patient’s blood supply and begins to function.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-3 Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Live From Neurosurgery 3 Hours Live From Surgery Online | At LSC Watch as delicate neurosurgery is performed to extract tumors from the brain or pituitary glands, repair spinal column damage, implant brain pacemakers to provide deep electrical stimulation to Parkinson’s patients, or deflate dangerously ballooning aneurysms. Some operations even include removing the top of the skull, fully exposing the cranium.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS1-3 Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from

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WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

Live From Robotic Surgery 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery Online | At LSC Learn about the engineering and design of high-end medical equipment, like the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, and its application in partially removing a tumor from a kidney or related urological procedure. See a live surgery and speak to the surgical team as they operate using a robot.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-3 Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Meet the Surgeon: Pediatric Orthopedics 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery: Meet the Surgeon Online | At LSC Join Dr. Samara Friedman as she discusses one of her prerecorded surgeries: the treatment of bone fractures, surgery of the knee, or pinning of the arm. Hear Dr. Friedman speak about her career path and other kinds of careers in medicine.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-3 Use arguments supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Mystery at the Hotel Philadelphia 60-75 Minutes

Meet the Surgeon: Heart Transplant Laboratory Workshop 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery: Meet the Surgeon Online | At LSC Join Margarita T. Camacho, MD, as she discusses one of her prerecorded heart transplant surgeries. Learn about risk factors for heart disease, mechanical hearts and assistive devices, and new cardiac transplant technologies and procedures.

Gain a better understanding of the organ donation process and analyze data from past research on mechanical devices.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-3 Use arguments supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

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Online | At LSC Conduct an investigation, collect and analyze evidence to identify a pathogen, and solve a deadly mystery based on a real-world disease outbreak.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.

WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 6.SP.A.2 Understand that a set of data collected to answer a statistical question has a distribution

which can be described by its center, spread, and overall shape.

6.SP.B.5 Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context.

NEW Surgical Insights Video Series 45 Minutes Live From Surgery Online | At LSC These sessions feature our most popular procedures on videotape. Learn about Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or Neurosurgery when you view a previously recorded procedure conducted at one of our partner hospitals. Our Live From Surgery educators will enhance the experience with relevant background and details, and will answer questions.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

MS-LS1-3 Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 6.SP.B.4 Display numerical data in plots on a number line, including dot plots, histograms, and box plots.

VR Learning Lab: Looking Inside Cells 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC Designed for middle school students, this station-based program dives into the world of cells and blood. Learn about cell structure using Verizon’s Looking in Cells VR app.

Explore the components of blood and its function and importance in the body.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.8.5 6.RP.A.1 - Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Forensic Science: Gotham Detective

All About Reactions

60 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC Conduct an investigation and analyze evidence to build a case against one of the city’s notorious criminal masterminds before it’s too late.

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Conduct an inquiry-based set of experiments using chemical reactions to analyze and interpret data on the properties of unknown substances.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS1-2 Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.

Car Crashes 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School SCREEEECH! Crash! How are engineers making cars safer? Investigate Newton’s Laws of Motion and understand the physics behind some of the most commonly used vehicle safety features using Vernier equipment and toy cars.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS2-1 Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.SP.A.1 Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association between two quantities. Describe patterns such as clustering, outliers, positive or negative association, linear association, and nonlinear association.

Energy: Use It and Lose It 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Energy comes in many forms. We use it and lose it every day. Use models and experiments in station-based investigations to track energy flow in a series of transformations that produce interesting actions and losses.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS3-5 Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS1-2 Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.

NEW Sportacular

45 Minutes Stage Show At LSC | At Your School Dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of physics as we unveil the astounding secrets behind the mesmerizing motion of athletes and equipment. This highenergy assembly program brings the laws of physics to life, showcasing the mind-boggling influence of gravity, the explosive power of Newton’s Laws of Motion, and the incredible distribution of force that powers your favorite sports. Get ready for a heart-pounding experience where these concepts come to life through real sports equipment and a handful of eager volunteers.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS2-2. Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.

NEW Straw Rockets

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School Engage in a hands-on exploration of kinematics and Newton’s laws of motion by launching straw rockets. Adjust the mass to see how it affects the distance traveled, gather data, and use the collected information to make informed predictions about projectile motion.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS2-2 Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 6.EE.C.9 Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE All About Mars 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Explore the Red Planet, from an orange dot in the sky to the striking world we’ve seen through the eyes of our orbiters, landers, and rovers.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.

MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Black Holes 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Explore the nature of black holes, which are among the most mysterious objects in the universe. How do we know they exist?

Where do they come from? What would it be like to get close to a black hole?

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.

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Climate Change 30 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program Online | At LSC Explore the causes and impacts of climate change using Science On a Sphere, the digital globe developed by NOAA to bring Earth’s processes vividly alive. Collaborate to brainstorm creative solutions to address the vital issue of climate change.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-ESS2-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Climate Change: Earth, Mars, and Venus 30 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC In this live planetarium program, we will look at our neighboring worlds Venus and Mars to better understand Earth’s changing climate. Offered at LSC at 10:50 am on school weekdays.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 5-ESS2-1 Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

MS-ESS2-5 Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Cycles of the Seasons 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Observe the repeating pattern of the seasons and learn how Earth’s tilt and orbit around

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the sun combine to change the length of day and night over the course of a year. See how Earth’s motion around the sun changes the stars visible from season to season.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

Phases and Eclipses 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Observe the changes in the moon’s phases as a month goes by and develop a conceptual model of their cyclic patterns, as well as of eclipses of the sun and moon.

Explore these astronomical phenomena as seen from both Earth and outer space.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sunmoon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.

The Planet Show 30 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC Explore the planets of our solar system, from their appearance in the current night sky to NASA’s exploration of these fascinating and dynamic worlds. Offered at LSC at 11:45 am on school weekdays.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS2-4 Construct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

NEW Rocks Rock! Earth’s History Through the Rock Cycle

45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Learn about how the shifting of the Earth has changed the shape of our planet over time,

and left clues about its long history through the formation of rocks. They rock!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS2-1 Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

VR Learning Lab: Space and Black Holes 45 Minutes MakerLab Workshop At LSC Experience Verizon’s Visceral Science Learning Lab app with VR and study space as an immersive environment.

Explore stars like never before to create supernovae, black holes, and more. This station-based program directs small groups of explorers to rotate between tables to engage in VR, AR, computer sims and physical learning models.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interes.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 6.RP.A.1 6.RP.A.1 Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.

Wonders of the Night Sky 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Use the current night sky to explore Earth and Space Science concepts. Topics relate to objects visible in the sky on the date of your program and include seasonal constellations and planets, exciting deep-sky objects, and breaking astronomical news.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

6.RP.A.1 Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.

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Wonders from the Webb Telescope and Beyond 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC | At Your School* Explore the biggest space and astronomy stories of the year. See magnificent images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and learn about the insight they offer and questions they spark. Explore other breaking new stories in astronomy and space, such as upcoming eclipses of the sun and moon. *Offered on site at 12:40 pm on school weekdays.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

ENGINEERING DESIGN Code a 3D Printed Blinking Eye 45 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop At LSC Combine coding and 3D printing technology with this exciting program.

Construct a pre-printed 3D eye and program the printed eye to blink realistically using the iterative process and the C++ coding language.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-1 Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.8.AP.6: Refine a solution that meets users’ needs by incorporating feedback from team members and users.

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Coding Sphero: Golf 45 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop At LSC Tee off into an adventure in the world of golf with Sphero, where precision meets strategy. Code and master the perfect roll, angles, and more.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.8.AP.3 Design and iteratively develop programs that combine control structures, including nested loops and compound conditionals.

Coding Sphero: Navigation 45 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop At LSC Congratulations! You have been hired by a cutting-edge company developing obstacle detection using the sphero bolt robot. In this program, your students will read and modify code in JavaScript to enhance their spheros’ movement and understand the job of software engineering.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-2 Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.6-8.9 Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 7.EE.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically.

Apply properties of operations to calculate with numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.8.AP.4 Decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs.

Design Thinking with Tinkercad 60-75 Minutes MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC Engage in the online digital creation of 3D models. Choose from three intriguing projects, each packed with excitement and innovation, and all achievable within a 45-minute timeframe.

Project 1: Craft a Better Spoon for Toddlers Design a toddler-friendly utensil that makes mealtime enjoyable, safe, and engaging.

Project 2: Design a Medical Container or Eating Device for Parkinson’s Patients Enhance their independence, minimize spills, and ensure a comfortable dining experience.

Project 3: Innovate a Solution for a Flood Confront the critical challenge of designing a flood solution that mitigates the impact of floods and safeguards communities.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.8.ED.1 Evaluate the function, value, and aesthetics of a technological product or system, from the perspective of the user and the producer.

8.1.8.ED.3 Develop a proposal for a solution to a real-world problem that includes a model (e.g., physical prototype, graphical/technical sketch).

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics: MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Getting Started with AI 45 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC Explore the question: “How do machines know what they know?” This 45-minute session is designed to introduce Artificial intelligence. Students will build an interactive simple chatbot using open source software.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-2 Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to

determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.8.NT.3 Examine a system, consider how each part relates to other parts, and redesign it for another purpose.

Intro to Game Design 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC Design custom characters, animations, and behaviors for video games. Use the platform Scratch to build a foundation for computational thinking, an essential skill in today’s tech-driven world.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-2 Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.8.ED.1 Evaluate the function, value, and aesthetics of a technological product or system, from the perspective of the user and the producer.

8.2.8.ED.4 Investigate a malfunctioning system, identify its impact, and explain the step-bystep process used to troubleshoot, evaluate, and test options to repair the product in a collaborative team.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

7.EE.3 Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically.

Apply properties of operations to calculate with numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies.

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GRADES 9 - 12 While gaining proficiency with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science, students at the high school level are expected to explore major global issues at the interface of science, technology, society, and the environment; to engage in analytical and strategic thinking that prior training and increased maturity make possible. As at prior levels, these capabilities can be thought of in three stages: defining the problem, developing possible solutions, and improving designs. LSC’s programs for high school students allow them to successfully explore these stages.

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LIFE SCIENCE Animal Behavior 60-75 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC The great debate of nature vs. nurture has confounded scientists for centuries.

By observing animals, we are able to recognize behaviors we find in ourselves. Were these traits taught or are they instinctual? Learn the intricacies of these actions while visiting our Wild About Animals exhibit and you just may learn something about yourself as well!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS2-8 Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species changes to survive and reproduce.

Bacteria Detective 45 Minutes Bio Techniques Online | At LSC Step into the role of medical microbiologists to investigate a hospital-acquired infection outbreak.

Learn the gram staining technique to identify an unknown bacterial sample, classify different types of bacteria, and understand their significance. Using microscopes, students will examine their stained slides to determine the type of bacteria present.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS.LS1-2 Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

Beat the Next Pandemic 60 Minutes Bio Techniques At LSC Role-play as healthcare providers to diagnose patients with flu-like symptoms using gel electrophoresis. Acting as lab technicians and medical professionals, discern whether patients are suffering

from seasonal flu or a new, dangerous virus. Work in teams to load samples, run electrophoresis, and analyze results to determine patients’ diagnoses.

Take on the role of an epidemiologist and use tactile graphs, tactile dice, and handson models to investigate the growth rate and transmission of microbes.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS3-2 Make and defend a claim based on evidence that inheritable genetic variations may result from (1) new genetic combinations through meiosis, (2) viable errors occurring during replication, and/or (3) mutations caused by environmental factors.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.9-10.3 Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS2-1 Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

HSN.Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.12.DA.6 Create and refine computational models to better represent the relationships among different elements of data collected from a phenomenon or process.

Disease Transmission 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC We are influenced every day by the microbes around us, especially viruses.

Take on the role of an epidemiologist and use online simulations to investigate the growth and transmission of viruses.

Make predictions and manipulate variables to determine what factors speed or slow the rate of infection.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS2-1 Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

HSN.Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.12.DA.6 Create and refine computational models to better represent the relationships among different elements of data collected from a phenomenon or process.

NEW Disease Transmission for the Blind or Visually Impaired 45 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC We are influenced every day by the microbes around us, especially viruses.

NEW DNA Detectives: Tracing

Whale Heritage

60 Minutes Bio Techniques At LSC (Available through Dec. 31, 2024 only) Become a genetic sleuth to solve who Luna the Blue Whale’s father may be. Use gel electrophoresis to solve the mystery!

Learn how to load and run agarose gels, observing DNA band separation in realtime using gel electrophoresis.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-1.A Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins, which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells.

HS-LS3-3.B Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.11-12.9 Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.

RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

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Forensic Science: Gotham Detective 60-75 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC Conduct an investigation and analyze evidence to build a case against one of the city’s notorious criminal masterminds before it’s too late. Help reconstruct the crime to determine what could have happened to the victim based on the evidence you’ve gathered.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

NEW Gel Electrophoresis 101

45 Minutes Bio Techniques At LSC Step into the shoes of NASA microbiologists as you analyze simulated bacterial DNA from the International Space Station. Use gel electrophoresis to detect potential pathogens before the arrival of a new crew of astronauts. Learn how to load samples, run the test, and interpret results.

Based on authentic space biotechnology, this lab offers an exciting introduction to DNA analysis and gel electrophoresis.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-PS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.9-10.7 Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics HSN-Q.A.3 Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities.

21st Century Life and Career Skills 9.3.HL‐DIA.5 Select, demonstrate and interpret diagnostic procedures.

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Live From Cardiac Surgery

Live From Neurosurgery

2.5 Hours Live From Surgery At LSC Watch bypass or valve replacement surgery performed at Morristown Medical Center. The program focuses on surgical procedure, risk factors for coronary artery disease, and careers in medicine.

3 Hours Online | At LSC Watch as delicate neurosurgery is performed to extract tumors from the brain or pituitary glands, repair spinal column damage, implant brain pacemakers to provide deep electrical stimulation to Parkinson’s patients, or deflate dangerously ballooning aneurysms. Some operations even include removing the top of the skull, fully exposing the cranium.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

HS-LS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Live From Kidney Transplant 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery Online | At LSC Witness the gift of life shared between two people as a surgical team removes a donor kidney, prepares it for transplantation, takes it to an adjacent operating room, and sews it into a recipient. Experience a profound sense of wonder and elation when the donated kidney is attached to the patient’s blood supply and begins to function.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

HS-LS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

HS-LS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Live From Robotic Surgery 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery Online | At LSC Learn about the engineering and design of high-end medical equipment, such as the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, and its application in partially removing a tumor from a kidney or related urological procedure. See a live surgery and speak to the surgical team members as they operate using a robot.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

HS-LS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question

(including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Live From Surgery Plus: Career Exploration Panel 45 Minutes Live From Surgery Online | At LSC Find out about a wide range of career opportunities by joining us on a Virtual Career Day. Meet a variety of professionals in the healthcare and medical support fields. Get inspired as you hear personal stories and ask questions of our esteemed panel.

21st Century Life and Career Skills 9.2.12.CAP.2 Develop college and career readiness skills by participating in opportunities such as structured learning experiences, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment programs.

9.2.12.CAP.3 Investigate how continuing education contributes to one’s career and personal growth.

Meet the Surgeon: Heart Transplant 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery: Meet the Surgeon Online | At LSC Join Margarita T. Camacho, MD, as she discusses one of her prerecorded heart transplant surgeries. Learn about risk factors for heart disease, mechanical hearts and assistive devices, and new cardiac transplant technologies and procedures. Gain a better understanding of the organ donation process and analyze data from past research on mechanical devices.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-3 Use arguments supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Meet the Surgeon: Pediatric Orthopedics 2.5 Hours Live From Surgery: Meet the Surgeon Online | At LSC Join Dr. Samara Friedman as she discusses prerecorded surgeries: the treatment of bone fractures, surgery of the knee, or pinning of the arm. Hear Dr. Friedman speak about her career path and other kinds of careers in medicine.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

HS-LS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

NEW Micropipetting 101

45 Minutes Bio Techniques At LSC Foster confidence while learning essential laboratory skills with our Micropipetting 101 program! This 45-minute, handson workshop teaches accurate and precise micropipetting, vital for advanced scientific protocols. Design your own microliter masterpieces and practice loading an electrophoresis gel in a mock gel loading procedure.

Reserve a spot and inspire the next generation of scientists!

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex realworld problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics

21st Century Life and Career Skills 9.3.HL‐BRD.2 Apply the fundamentals of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, mathematical concepts, microbiology, molecular biology, organic chemistry and statistics to conduct effective biotechnology research and development of products.

Mystery at the Hotel Philadelphia 60-75 Minutes Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC Conduct an investigation, collect and analyze evidence to identify a pathogen, and solve a deadly mystery based on a real-world disease outbreak.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS1-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

NEW Series Public Health Detective Series

45 Minutes; Each of 3 to 6 lessons Bio Techniques At LSC Dive into the world of Public Health! In this series, become wellness investigators exploring disease prevention, community health, and advocacy. Investigate realworld scenarios and unravel factors shaping community well-being.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS2-4 Use mathematical representations to support claims for the cycling of matter and flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem.

HS-LS2-7 Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.

HS-ETS1-1: Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.

HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex realworld problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering HS-ESS3-1 Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural

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resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.

HS-ESS3-6 Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.

NEW Treating Cystic Fibrosis

with CRISPR/Cas9

60 Minutes Bio Techniques At LSC An introduction to the groundbreaking technology of CRISPR/Cas9, pioneered

by Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier. Acting as genetic engineers, use guide RNAs (gRNAs) to target a specific genetic mutation found in a patient suffering from cystic fibrosis.

Use agarose gel electrophoresis to analyze pre-prepared DNA samples post-CRISPR treatment. This hands-on lab offers a fascinating introduction to gene editing and its potential to correct genetic disorders. Perfect for high school students, this session combines cuttingedge science with real-world applications.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-LS3-1 Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.11-12.9 Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics HSF-IF.C.7 Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.

21st Century Life and Career Skills 9.3.HL‐BRD.3 Demonstrate basic knowledge of recombinant DNA, genetic engineering, bioprocessing, monoclonal antibody production, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics and transcriptomics to conduct biotechnology research and development.

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE

HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

Chemical Investigations

Black Holes

60-75 Minutes Laboratory Workshop At LSC Why is the periodic table that strange shape? Melt, dissolve, and electrify chemicals as you learn how to predict an element’s properties by noting its place on the periodic table.

30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Explore the nature of black holes, which are among the most mysterious objects in the universe. How do we know they exist?

Where do they come from? What would it be like to get close to a black hole?

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-PS1-1 Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

Connections to NJSLS – Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

Climate Change

All About Stars 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Develop a conceptual model of the formation of the universe and the life cycle of a star. Use evidence from stellar light spectra, the motion of distant galaxies, the composition of matter in the universe, nuclear fusion, and the production of elements in stars to develop this model.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-1 Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation.

HS-ESS1-2 Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe.

HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically. The content, organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

30 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program Online | At LSC Explore the causes and impacts of climate change using Science On a Sphere, the digital globe developed by NOAA to bring Earth’s processes vividly alive.

Collaborate to brainstorm creative solutions to address the vital issue of climate change.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS2-4. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Climate Change: Earth, Mars, and Venus 30 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC In this live planetarium program, we will look at our neighboring worlds Venus and Mars to better understand the earth’s changing climate. Offered at LSC at 10:50 AM on school weekdays Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS2-4. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

The Planet Show 30 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC Explore the planets of our solar system, from their appearance in the curent night sky to NASA’s exploration of these fascinating and dynamic worlds. Offered on site at 11:45 am daily.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-1 Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation.

HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically. The content, organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

Violent Planet 30-45 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program Online | At LSC Explore the often violent forces that have shaped our planet, from currently active volcanoes and earthquakes to Earth’s distant past, using Science On a Sphere.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS2-1 Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

NEW VR Learning Lab: Space

and Black Holes

45 Minutes MakerLab Workshop At LSC Experience Verizon’s Visceral Science Learning Lab app with VR and study space as an immersive environment. Explore stars like never before to create supernovae, black holes and more. Form small groups of explorers then rotate between stations to engage in VR, AR, computer sims and physical learning models.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

HS-ESS1-4 Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Wonders from the Webb Telescope and Beyond 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online | At LSC Explore the biggest space and astronomy stories of the year. See magnificent images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and learn about the insight they offer and the questions they spark. Discover the dynamics of returning to the moon with Artemis.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically. The content, organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Wonders of the Night Sky 30-45 Minutes Planetarium Program Online Use the current night sky to explore Earth and Space Science concepts.

Topics relate to objects visible in the sky on the date of your program and include seasonal constellations and planets, exciting deep-sky objects, and breaking astronomical news.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-1 Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation.

HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically. The content, organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

ENGINEERING DESIGN Coding Sphero: Golf 45 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop At LSC Get ready to tee off into a golf adventure in the world of “Golf with Sphero,” where precision meets strategy. Code and master the perfect roll, angles, and more.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.8.5 - Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

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that combine control structures, including nested loops and compound conditionals.

8.1.12.CS.4 Develop guidelines that convey systematic troubleshooting strategies that others can use to identify and fix errors.

Coding Sphero: Navigation 45 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop At LSC Congratulations! You have been hired by a cutting-edge company developing obstacle detection using the Sphero Bolt robot. Read and modify code in JavaScript to enhance the Spheros’ movement and understand the job of software engineering.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex realworld problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics.

NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.12.AP.5 Decompose problems into smaller components through systematic analysis, using constructs such as procedures, modules, and/ or objects.

Coming in Hot! Thermodynamics 60 Minutes MakerLab Workshop At LSC Master the laws of thermodynamics through hands-on design work! In this program, you have been hired by GrubClub to craft a new low-cost delivery box that can handle scorching heat and blistering cold at the same time. Learn about calorimetry and insulation as you build a prototype to face this challenge.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-PS3-4 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system (second law of thermodynamics).

Connections to NJSLS – Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics.

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Flow Wars: The Battle of Fluid Dynamics 60 Minutes MakerLab Workshop At LSC Master the art of design optimization and take a macro look at molecular structures. Your team is on the hook to build hydrodynamic structures, communicate your technical process, and prove why understanding molecular design is vital for the functioning of macroscopic materials.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-PS2-6 Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics HSN-Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.

NEW Intro to Onshape

45 Minutes MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC Encounter the art of 3D design with Onshape, a cloud-based CAD platform.

This intuitive parametric modeling tool is perfect for acquiring future-ready skills in modern engineering and design.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-4 Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.ED.4 Design a product or system that addresses a global problem and document decisions made based on research, constraints, trade-offs, and aesthetic and ethical considerations and share this information with an appropriate audience.

21st Century Life and Career Skills 9.3.12.AR‐VIS.3 Analyze and create two-and three-dimensional visual art forms using various media.

NEW Intro to Onshape: Laser

Cutting and Vector Drawing

45 Minutes MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC Learn the basics of vector drawing and laser cutting. Using Onshape, learn how to create and manipulate simple shapes, combine them into complex designs, and prepare your own creations for laser cutting. This hands-on class will also include a live demonstration of laser cutting so you can see your digital designs transformed into physical objects.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-4 Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.

HS-PS4-5 Communicate technical information about how some technological devices use the principles of wave behavior and wave interactions with matter to transmit and capture information and energy.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.ED.4 Design a product or system that addresses a global problem and document decisions made based on research, constraints, trade-offs, and aesthetic and ethical considerations and share this information with an appropriate audience.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics.

21st Century Life and Career Skills 9.3.12.AR‐VIS.3 Analyze and create two and three‐dimensional visual art forms using various media.

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Teachers continue to face new challenges as the NJSLS-S continue to be implemented. With an increased emphasis on evidence-based learning, exploration of science phenomena, and scientific discourse, educators need professional development experiences that reflect these tenets of learning.

Liberty Science Center partners with schools and districts to offer highly interactive professional development programs that build teachers’ capacity around planning and implementing engaging and effective standards-based science instruction. Our programs can be delivered in person and online.

Teachers can also experience job-embedded professional development when they observe and learn from LSC STEM educators as they deliver programming in real-time with real students.

To learn more, contact partnerships@lsc.org or 201.253.1337.

Programs range from 60-90 minutes to full-day.

CLIMATE CHANGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Climate Change: Classroom Connections Experience interdisciplinary activities that address the science of climate change and highlight connections across content areas. Explore the climate change resources offered by the NJ Department of Education and brainstorm ways to leverage them in your Grade K - 8 classroom.

Investigating Climate Change & Human Impact on Ecosystems Engage in critical Science and Engineering Practices (e.g., Developing and Using Models, Asking Questions) while building content knowledge to support teaching climate change and human impact on ecosystems. Explore the resources offered by the NJ Department of Education for Grades 6 - 12 as part of its Climate Change Initiative.

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DEEP DIVE INTO THE NGSS WORKSHOPS These workshops offer K - 12 teachers comprehensive training in unpacking the Next Generation Science Standards, also known as the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science and New York State Science Learning Standards. Participants experience and reflect upon the standards-based shifts for classroom instruction.

Integrating the NGSS with Common Core ELA and Math Standards Explore learning synergies between the NGSS (NJSJS-S), the Common Core ELA (NJSLS-ELA), and Common Core Math Standards (NJSLS-Math) for Grades K - 8. Engage in student-centered investigations, which illustrate Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking; Engaging in Argument from Evidence; and Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information. Gain mastery in

NGSS Overview: Teaching Science in Three Dimensions This workshop introduces the Next Generation Science Standards, highlighting key shifts in content and practices that the new standards bring to classrooms. Educators will become familiar with teaching through the three dimensions of NGSS: Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts. Participate in hands-on activities that illustrate how the standards support inquiry. Discuss and revise activities to effectively support the standards and meet performance expectations.

Phenomena-Based Classrooms Explore NGSS (NJSLS-S) phenomena designed to motivate students to figure out why something happens to build three-dimensional understanding. We will explore phenomena rooted in compelling real-world situations, including hands-on investigations and local exploration.

Science and Engineering Practices: Asking Questions and Planning Investigations This workshop focuses on two Science and Engineering Practices: Asking Questions and Planning and Carrying Out Investigations. Engage in different questioning protocols and participate in investigations that highlight the synergy of these two practices. Reflect on the inquiry-based science investigations to modify existing science lessons.

Science and Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data Investigate ideas through the Science Practice of Analyzing and Interpreting Data and the Crosscutting Concept of Patterns. Engage in hands-on activities and carry out investigations that highlight the importance of qualitative and quantitative data in science learning. Reflect on these investigations to plan modifications of current science lessons.

Science and Engineering Practices: Evidence-Based Explanations and Argumentation Focus on two high-leverage Science Practices: Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argument from Evidence. Conduct investigations that require collecting data and other evidence to form the foundation for constructing explanations and engaging in evidence-based science argumentation. Based on this learning, modify existing science lessons to be better aligned to the NGSS (NJSLS-S).

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INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING WORKSHOPS These workshops have a particular emphasis on educators participating in inquiry-based lessons and activities. Teachers will experience the effectiveness of inquiry as the basis of student learning while learning strategies that will increase inquiry activities in their classrooms.

NEW OpenSciEd Science Curriculum Introduction (Grades K-5)

Explore the educational rationale and learning strategies that are the foundation of OpenSciEd, an NGSS-based science curriculum for grades K-5. Educators will experience sample phenomena, reflect on the importance of teacher and student roles, and gain a better understanding of three-dimensional learning and student sense-making.

OpenSciEd Science Curriculum Introduction and Overview Discover the educational rationale and learning strategies that are the foundation of OpenSciEd, an NGSS-based science curriculum for Grades 6 - 12 that now serves as the NJDOE’s Model Science Curriculum for Middle School and High School. Experience sample phenomena, reflect on the importance of teacher and student roles, and gain a better understanding of three-dimensional learning and student sense-making at the core of OpenSciEd.

OpenSciEd Science Curriculum Launch (Multi-Day Series*) Engage in a multi-day professional learning series that focuses on the pedagogy and practices needed to successfully launch the OpenSciEd curriculum in Grades 6 - 12. Gain a comprehensive understanding of OpenSciEd’s instructional model. Participate in anchoring phenomena activities, science sense-making, and discourse centered on scientific investigation. Reflect on the learning and instructional shifts necessary for student-centered science learning and teaching. *Not offered online.

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS These workshops will engage educators in lessons that encourage learners to build their problem-solving skills in technology and engineering. Teachers will learn effective strategies for increasing their students’ technological literacy and engaging more deeply in the NGSS (NJSJS-S) Engineering Practices.

Design Thinking for STEM Educators Learn how to integrate science investigations, engineering, and design thinking as you explore how to develop students’ creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills. Engage in design challenges and discuss how to leverage design thinking to support national standards and 21st-century skills.

NEW Series Design Thinking for STEM Educators (3-Session Course)

This new program is offered as an optional series for any 3D printing skill level. If you have never 3D printed, you can start with the basics. If you are an expert 3D printer, you can jump right to session 3 and learn how to integrate 3D printing into any kind of lesson.

Learn how to integrate science investigations, engineering, and design thinking as you explore how to develop students’ creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills through 3D printing. Engage in design challenges and discuss how to leverage design thinking to support national standards and 21st-century skills.

Engineering is Elementary Overview Engineering is Elementary is a research-based elementary engineering curriculum that has proven engaging and effective in involving Grade K - 5 students in STEM units that focus on Engineering Practices. During this workshop, you will explore a sample curriculum unit designed to build proficiency in the NGSS-based Engineering Practices.

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VISIT THE SCIENCE CENTER Transportation and Directions Easily accessible by bus, car, light rail, and ferry. See LSC.org/visit.

Health and Safety We care about your safety and comfort. We have an experienced safety and security staff, a building-wide Code Adam protocol for lost children, and a basic first-aid room. LSC is ADA compliant and located just one mile from a top-ranked hospital. Be sure to review our health and safety protocols and rules before you visit: lsc.org/health.

Parking Convenient, on-site parking is available. Cars are $7, buses $10.

Accessibility Liberty Science Center is accessible to all guests. You may request wheelchairs at the Welcome Desk. Assistive listening devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests are available for the theaters and several other public areas.