Liberty Science Center STEM Education Planning Guide

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2 million volts of electricity produced by our Tesla Coils Statistics current as of March 1, 2020.

Welcome to the Liberty Science Center STEM Education Planning Guide

September December 2020

Liberty Science is more committed than ever to our mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. We stand ready to continue to serve our community and show ourselves as real partners during these historic times. We understand the instructional shifts teachers will need to make in response to the range of remote and hybrid instruction that will take place over this school year. We know that families will play an increasingly larger role in supporting learning and assisting teaching. We are working diligently to identify and employ strategies that will enable us to be both flexible and responsive to schools’ evolving needs and families’ emerging needs.

Liberty Science Center has been at the forefront of advancing STEM education throughout the tri-state area for more than 20 years. We are an established leader in informal STEM education, serving over 280,000 Pre-K - 12 students and teachers each year and partnering with over 2,500 schools over the past three years. We have been pioneers in delivering virtual programming for more than a decade with our Live from Surgery programs and electronic field trips. We have world-class resources, such as our Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium, and top-notch educators who can deliver across a broad range of science content areas. As the demand for rich and engaging content and support grows, Liberty Science Center remains well-equipped and better prepared than most to provide high-quality, thought-provoking, and interactive STEM experiences. We are here to meet your needs and redefine expectations around our programming.

For the 2020-2021 school year, we are broadening the scope of our offerings to prioritize live, virtual, multi-dimensional programming that leverages the expertise, enthusiasm, creativity, and passion of our educators and the Center’s technology, infrastructure, and influence. We are continuing to model and advance best practices in STEM education that promote having students learn science by doing science collaboratively. We are equipping teachers with tools and techniques that will enable them to provide their students with more meaningful opportunities for sense-making through questions and discourse, in person and remotely.

To redefine expectations around STEM programming, we are promoting immersive content that maximizes learning time with increased connections to mathematics and language arts concepts and increased opportunities for collaboration and problemsolving. We are more intentional in aligning our programming to standards to support educators in their efforts to mitigate learning loss and to accelerate progress towards mastery of grade and content-specific standards.

We look forward to partnering with you to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers and excite learners of all ages about the power, promise, and pure fun of science and technology!

Ivory Williams Vice President, STEM Education Liberty Science Center acknowledges the generous support of Josh Weston and Jennifer Chalsty.

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

LEAD SUPPORTERS:

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS:

DAVID R. CLARE AND MARGARET C. CLARE FOUNDATION

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER’S INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS LAUREATE ($100,000 and up) ADP Bank of America BD Bristol-Myers Squibb Celularity Exxon Mobil Corporation EY Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Horizon Foundation for New Jersey Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies JPMorgan Chase & Co. The Prudential Foundation PSEG Foundation Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) State of New Jersey State of New Jersey Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Verizon Wells Fargo

LUMINARY ($50,000 - $99,999) BASF Corporation Google Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Science Foundation (NSF) NJM Insurance Group United Victoria Foundation

PIONEER ($35,000 - $49,999) Bloomberg Philanthropies David R. Clare and Margaret C. Clare Foundation Goldman, Sachs & Co. Investors Bank

EXPLORER ($25,000 - $34,999) Atlantic Health System Bank of China

BNP Paribas Investors Foundation F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. New Jersey Space Grant Consortium Pfizer Inc The Williams Foundation

INNOVATOR ($15,000 - $24,999) Cognizant Day Pitney LLP Hackensack Meridian Health JLL PNC Foundation Regeneron Verisk Analytics

INVENTOR ($10,000 - $14,999) AIG American Express Company ASTC BNY Mellon E.J. Grassmann Trust Equitable Langan Merck & Co., Inc. MetLife Morgan Stanley Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Picatinny Arsenal PNC Bank Prudential Financial, Inc. RWJBarnabas Health S&P Global UBS Wiley

LODESTAR ($1,000 - $9,999) Anonymous Autism Speaks China Construction America The Coca-Cola Company Cogen Technologies Linden Venture Colgate-Palmolive Company Concrete Architectural Associates Day Pitney LLP DTCC

Exhibits Development Group The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation HLW Architecture, LLC IDEKO on behalf of Twitter, Inc. Infineum USA L.P. The Johnson Company The Kean Foundation Kimmel Properties LLC KPMG LLP The Liberty Group McCarter & English, LLP Nanoscale Informal Science Education (NISE) Foundation NEC Laboratories New Jersey Institute of Technology NJCU Northeastern Chemical Association Optimus Partners, LLC Margen Penick Charitable Trust PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP Potomac-Hudson Environmental, Inc. Provident Bank SILVERMAN Skanska USA Building, Inc. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. Willis Towers Watson

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 call 201.253.1327.

PRINCIPAL BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE ($100,000 and above) David Barry Jennifer A. Chalsty Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation Frank J. Guarini Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Howe, Jr. ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON 1962 Charitable trust Bruce and Rhonda Levy Jeffrey M. Mandler John and Laura Overdeck Gregory Tusar Judy and Josh Weston Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Williams Norman A. Worthington III and Susan Marie Keating

David and Noreen O’Brien Minal Patel and Asra Warsi David Rosenberg and Laura Popp-Rosenberg Richard D. Schibell, Esq. Peggy and Gary Shilling Anthony Skiadas and Celeste Campos

SPONSOR’S CIRCLE ($2,500-$4,999) Bertram Amadi Dennis and Denise Bone Dr. Amit Rakhit and Mr. Brad Senatore Sharon Stamm and Jerome Zeldis Tom and Anne Stanton David Welsh

PATRON’S CIRCLE ($1,000-$2,499) BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE ($50,000-$99,999) Brian Carlin Susanne D. Ellis Richard Hodosh and Helga Fisch Chirag and Priti Patel John and Suzanne Willian

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE ($25,000-$49,999) Alma DeMetropolis Dr. Janet L. Denlinger Bob and Kathy Hugin

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($10,000-$24,999) Susan and Ira Akselrad Darren W. Cohen Michele Holcomb Kannan Family The Honorable Thomas H. Kean Carolyn and Bob Slaski Finn and Kim Wentworth Linda A. Willett

Michael Benz, MD Ann and Stan Borowiec Brandman Family Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation George Church Kevin Crego/Crego Group Miami Paul Goody Brian and Donna Gragnolati Miriam Hernandez-Kakol Barbara and Robert Koster Hamlin Hill Science George Karnoutsos and Raquel Lewan Robert and Mary Litterman Dr. Jessica Marinoff and Mr. Jim Charatan Jeffrey S. Morrison Dr. George Naseef and Dr. Jill Rathyen Rickert Family Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey Rossini Family Arthur and Joanne Weinbach Robert Wiesen, Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP Lynette Wilson Anonymous (3)

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999) Bronstein Family Russell and Stephanie Deyo Halpern Family Foundation Louis A. Henston

List current as of September 23, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Field Trips 8 Planetarium Programs 10 Science On a Sphere Programs 13 Live From Surgery 14 Laboratory Workshops 16 MakerLab Workshops 18 Tech & Design Studio Workshops 18 Stage Shows 20 After-School Programs 21 Professional Development 22

STUDENT PROGRAMS BY GRADE GRADES PRE-K - 2

GRADES 6 - 8

Life Science 25 Physical Science 25 Earth and Space Science 26 Engineering, Technology, and Application 26

Life Science 35 Physical Science 36 Earth and Space Science 37 Engineering, Technology, and Application 37

GRADES 3 - 5

GRADES 9 - 12

Life Science 29 Physical Science 29 Earth and Space Science 31 Engineering, Technology, and Application 32

Life Science 41 Earth and Space Science 41 Engineering, Technology, and Application 42

TEACHER PROGRAMS Professional Development 44

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

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FIELD TRIPS AT LSC Liberty Science Center is a prime destination for learners of all ages and abilities. When you’re ready, we’re ready to safely welcome schools and groups to explore our exhibition halls, live animal collection of 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 adventure.

ONLINE Can’t bring your group to LSC? Most programs can now be transmitted into your classroom using distance learning technology on platforms such as FieldTripZoom 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.

All Field Trips must be booked in advance. Call 201.253.1214.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS AT LSC We have made big changes...

• We’ve created fun and safe new experiences • We’ve increased daily disinfecting and sanitizing protocols • We’re checking temperatures • We’ve improved air quality in the building • We’re limiting capacity

and we need your help to keep everyone safe • Wear a face mask • Keep a safe distance • Stay home if you’re sick • Keep your hands clean • Consume food and drink outside

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SAFETY MEASURES AND RULES BEFORE YOU VISIT: LSC.ORG/COVID19 9

PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Our Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium is the biggest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere and fifth largest in the world, and 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 difficult 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 (NGSS).

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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. All of these programs are presented ‘live’ by an LSC Planetarium Educator and allow for lots of time for students to ask questions to the presenter.

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

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SCIENCE ON A SPHERE PROGRAMS 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 six-foot spherical visualization globe is capable of showing 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 lots of interaction between the students, the presenters, and the visually stunning, data-rich content. See earthquakes, hurricane tracks, sea surface temperatures, plate tectonics, weather patterns, and more!

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LIVE FROM SURGERY NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Live From Surgery brings the world of health care to the next generation of surgeons and biotechnology experts. Experience the dynamics of surgery, problem solving, and teamwork in a real operating room. Connect to four hospitals in New Jersey through videoconferencing to interact with the medical team during a surgical procedure, and observe some of the same tools that the medical team is using. We partner with the most prestigious hospitals across the region for this unforgettable experience.

CHOOSE FROM: • Live From Kidney Transplant with RWJ Barnabas Health | 2.5 hours • Live From Robotic Surgery with Hackensack Meridian UMC | 2.5 hours

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

CHOOSE FROM: • Meet the Surgeon: Heart Transplant with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 2.5 hours • Meet the Surgeon: Pediatric Orthopedics with Advocare the Orthopedic Center in Affiliation with Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Hospital | 2.5 hours

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LABORATORY WORKSHOPS NOW 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 30 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 take place online, at Liberty Science Center, or at your school.

Add some science flair to your school science fair or special event! Our staff can lead an interactive demonstration that complements your theme. To book any program, please call 201.253.1214. All programs must be booked in advance.

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TECH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer-based occupations are projected to increase by 12.5% from 2014 to 2024, an uptick expected to result in nearly half a million new jobs—far more than any other STEM category. The occupation projected to add the second-largest number of new jobs from 2014 to 2024 is engineering, with 65,000 new jobs. Liberty Science Center’s programs introduce exciting technology skills that help you meet curriculum goals and reinforce new concepts with invaluable, real-world experiences.

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

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 1:1 student-to-3D-printer ratio, so every student works with a designated printer in our programs.

TECH & DESIGN STUDIO WORKSHOPS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Learn the latest technology skills in workshops for grades 2 - 12. These programs apply computational thinking and design thinking to identify solutions or create dynamic projects.

These workshops must be booked in advance.

Please call our reservation line at 201.253.1214.

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STAGE SHOWS The new version of our popular assemblies!

NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Liven up the school year with a 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 up to 60 minutes of science and fun.

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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS NOW 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 an extended period of time. Choose one or multiple sessions and select a range of topics, or build on the same topic over several weeks.

Contact an LSC representative for assistance planning a unique and unforgettable after-school science program for your school: 201.253.1214.

GRADES: 1 - 12 LENGTH: SINGLE WEEK OR MULTI-WEEK SERIES SOME POPULAR TOPICS INCLUDE: FORENSIC SCIENCE Crack a case using the same techniques real forensic scientists use, such as checking for fingerprints, comparing fibers, DNA analysis, the science of ballistics, and more.

GROWING INTO SCIENCE Learn about a multitude of STEM career opportunities and see how science fits into your future! We provide opportunities for exciting science learning using experiential models with real-life applications.

TINKERCAD SERIES Get hands-on experience with the 3D design software Tinkercad. We’ll use math while exploring the foundations of engineering, design, and architecture, such as scale and proportion.

TINKERCAD ARDUINO CIRCUITS SERIES Learn about circuitry and how to code for Arduino. This microcontroller is great for beginners but flexible enough to provide additional challenges for more knowledgeable students.

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Liberty Science Center partners with schools and districts to offer highly interactive professional development programs that will 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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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, the 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 (NGSS). Our programs also support New Jersey’s Approaches to Learning standards, which promote the building of core skills known as EPPIC: engagement, planning and problem solving, initiative and creativity.

LIFE SCIENCE

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

NEW! Maple Seed Models

Flow Motion

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

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 agricultural crops depend on pollination provided by 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.

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.

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

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Communication of New Ideas

Fundamental Physics 45-60 Minutes • Stage Show Online | At LSC | At Your School

Alex would much rather play with toys than learn about boring physics. But soon Alex will learn that physics is all around: at home, the park, and even on a simple walk! The pushes and pulls of favorite games will entertain and educate both Alex and your students, and help them understand that physics is fun!

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.

K-PS2-2 Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.K.3 Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.

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

K.MD.A.1 Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.

Geometry in Nature 30-45 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Did you know that you can find math in a seashell, a honeycomb, or a leaf? Investigate patterns and shapes from nature and create your own 3D versions out of paper.

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

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

Approaches to Learning Displaying Curiosity, Problem-Solving, Following Multi-Step Plans

Light It Up! 30-45 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Plan and conduct investigations using flashlights and lightboxes to focus on 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

NEW! 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, we’ll build and test our 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

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What’s the Matter?

Fast Change, Slow Change

Sun, Moon, and Stars

30-45 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

30-45 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program At LSC

30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Explore the world of chemistry with investigations that show how to classify materials by their observable properties. Learn to describe what happens when we cool matter 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.

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.

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 Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes 30-45 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Our planet is constantly being shaped by events that can happen very slowly over time, or quite suddenly. Using a model to represent land, students will simulate how earthquakes, volcanoes, and erosion can change the shape of the land around us.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-ESS1-1 Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.

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

SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

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

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

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

The Science On a Sphere will be used to explore how Earth has changed over time as continents shift, separate, and collide. See what the planet looked like in the days of the dinosaurs. We’ll also use the big globe to examine ways in which the forces of wind, water, and ice have changed our planet gradually or suddenly.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 2-ESS1-1 Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.

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

SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

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

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

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!

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!

30-45 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program At LSC

The six-foot Science On a Sphere will be used to explore causes of our weather and to see how Earth’s weather changes from place to place and with the seasons.

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

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

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

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.

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, TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLICATION OF SCIENCE Nothing but Net! 30-45 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Shoot baskets like a pro! Engineer a catapult designed 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

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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 (NGSS).

LIFE SCIENCE The Game of Life: Exploring Ecology through Game Design

W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

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

60-75 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Owl Pellet Dissection

Explore ecosystems, food chains, and more in a whole new way. In this program, students will build and play games using the Bloxels platform to investigate concepts in ecology.

Explore the diet of our favorite raptors by dissecting the undigested remains of their prey. Dissect an owl pellet and identify what the owl consumed. This workshop is a great investigation of animal adaptations and an introduction to the food web.

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

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.5.ITH.3 Analyze the effectiveness of a new product or system and identify the positive and/or negative consequences resulting from its use.

8.2.5.NT.3 Redesign an existing product for a different purpose in a collaborative team.

8.2.5.NT.4 Identify how improvement in the understanding of materials science impacts technologies.

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.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

NEW! Organizing Fossils 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Observe fossils up close, whether in person or virtually. We’ll determine their makeup, draw conclusions about them, and organize them by the geologic time periods when different species lived.

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.

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.

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.

45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

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

4-LS1-1 Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

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.3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

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

SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.

W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Super Skeletons!

45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC

Why do we have bones? What are they made of? How do they grow and get stronger? Discover how environmental factors, such as proper nutrition, influence the skeletons that support us.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 3-LS3-2 Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.

4LS-1 Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

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.

SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 4.G.A.3 Recognize a line of symmetry for a twodimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded across the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE NEW! All About Mars 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This fall, Mars will shine brighter than it has in two years! It’s a great time to explore the wonders of the Red Planet, from science fiction ideas to NASA’s latest missions.

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.

Black Holes 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

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.

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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.

Chemistry of Candy 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Geometry in Nature

NEW! Let’s Physics It Out!

45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

30-45 Minutes • Stage Show Online | At LSC | At Your School

Did you know that you can find math in a seashell, a honeycomb, or a leaf? Investigate patterns and shapes from nature and create your own 3D versions out of paper.

What can bowling balls, Slinky toys, and a pendulum teach us about energy, density, motion, and more?

Witness the laws of physics in action in this exciting live show.

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

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics

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-PS3-2: Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electrical currents.

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.

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

Investigate chemistry with these sweet delights to explore chemical and physical changes, then separate materials based on their properties.

MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

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

Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts W.5.7 Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

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

45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop At LSC | At Your School

NEW! Force and Motion 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Discover how a force acts on everyday objects around you. Using household materials to explore the fundamental principles of forces and motion.

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-PS3-2 Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents 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.

Grow Green 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 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.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

It’s Slimy Time 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Investigate chemical and physical changes by making your own slime.

Get messy and have fun exploring its properties, then use what you learn to engineer and create your ultimate slime.

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

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 - Math MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

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NEW! Pluto and the

Deep Solar System

30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Explore the objects at the farthest reaches of our solar system: Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and the dwarf planets.

How were they discovered? What do we know about them? And why was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?

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

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.

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

MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Science Circus 45-60 Minutes • Stage Show Online | At LSC | At Your School

It’s our most popular show! Explore the positives and negatives of static electricity, the subzero temperatures of liquid nitrogen, the states of matter, and the immense pressure of air.

Includes more than a dozen thrilling

experiments. It’s a great way to showcase the concepts of energy and matter.

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.

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.

NEW! Simple Machines: Catapult 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Discover how simple machines are used to make work easier. Students will learn the various types of simple machines and combine several of them to build a catapult.

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.

3-5 ETS1 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.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Wonders of the Night Sky 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Use the current night sky to explore Earth and Space Science concepts.

Topics relate to objects visible in the sky on your visit date and include 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.

Introduction to Spheres

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

Science On a Sphere brings vividly to life the nature of Earth Systems Science, exploring the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, and how these spheres interact with one another.

Are We There Yet? 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

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.

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.

30-45 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program At LSC

Alignment to NJSLS - Science 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.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 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 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Observe the repeating pattern of the seasons and see how Earth’s tilt and its orbit around the sun combine to change the length of day and night over the course of the year. We’ll also see how Earth’s motion around the sun changes the stars visible from season to season.

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.

The Solar System 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This program takes you on a tour of all of the planets and many of the moons in the solar system, using the latest data from NASA. 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-ESS2-1 Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.

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.

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Weather vs. Climate

Digital Art Studio

30-45 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program At LSC

45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC

Earth data sets are used on the Science On a Sphere to explore climate changes over time and to explore how the short-term changes of weather are different from the long-term changes of climate.

Explore color theory, lighting, and animation to create digital art or animation. We’ll use an intuitive online S.T.E.A.M. toolset that’s limited only by your imagination.

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, TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLICATION OF SCIENCE Intro to 3D Design with Tinkercad 45-60 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC

Learn the basics of 3D design in this course. Each student will need a computer and must download open-source software (Tinkercad). A document with directions on how to download Tinkercad will be provided.

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 3-5.OA Operations and Algebraic Thinking (3-5ETS1-1), (3-5-ETS1-2) Alignment to 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.

8.1.5.CS.2 Model how computer software and hardware work together as a system to accomplish tasks.

8.2.5.ED.3 Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product or solve a problem, using appropriate tools to accomplish the task.

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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 – Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.5.ED.5 Describe how specifications and limitations impact the engineering design process.

8.2.5.ED.3 Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product or solve a problem, using appropriate tools to accomplish the task.

Intro to Game Design 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Design custom characters, animations, and behaviors for video games. We’ll use the platform Construct 3, which sets a foundation for computational thinking—an essential skill in today’s tech-driven 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.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.5.ED.3 Follow step-by-step directions to assemble a product or solve a problem, using appropriate tools to accomplish the task.

8.2.5.NT.3 Redesign an existing product for a different purpose in a collaborative team.

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

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

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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.

LIFE SCIENCE BRAAINS! You and the Zombie 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Join the Zombie Response Team as research scientists to help explain how a mutated strain of the zombie virus is altering zombie behavior. By identifying and explaining differences in behavior and capabilities of zombies and humans, learn to form scientific explanations while gaining a better understanding of how the brain works.

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.

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.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 6.SP.B.4 Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context.

Cow Eye Dissection 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Follow light on its journey through the eye. Students will observe (online) or perform (at LSC and 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 WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

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.

Living or NOT! 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Using state-of-the-art microscopes, discover the characteristics of living things, investigate different types of single-celled and multicellular organisms, and make arguments supported by evidence to determine whether something is living or nonliving.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-LS1-1 Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.

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.

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. During the program, see a live surgery and speak to the surgical team as they perform surgery.

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. When the donated kidney is attached to the patient’s blood supply and becomes pink, many students experience a profound sense of wonder and elation.

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 Robotic Surgery 2.5 hours • Live From Surgery Online | At LSC

This program focuses on the engineering and design of high-

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. She discusses risk factors for heart disease, mechanical hearts and assistive devices, and new cardiac transplant technologies and procedures. Learn about 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

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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 which include the treatment of bone fractures, surgery of the knee, or pinning of the arm. During the session, Dr. Friedman will 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.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE NEW! Acids and Bases 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Experience the power of hydrogen!

Explore the important chemistry concept of acids and bases by using everyday household products.

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 - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

6.RP.A.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve realworld and mathematical problems.

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Forensic Science: Gotham Detective Kit 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.

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

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! Let’s Physics It Out! 30-45 Minutes • Stage Show Online | At LSC | At Your School

What can bowling balls, Slinky toys, and a pendulum teach us about energy, density, motion, and more?

Witness the laws of physics in action in this exciting live show.

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

MS-PS4-2: Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.

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

NEW! Moving Molecules 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Investigate how thermal motion influences particle motion. Students will experiment with hot and cold substances to determine how molecule movement changes depending on the heat.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS1-4 Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.

Alignment to NJSLS - Mathematics 6.NS.C.5 Understand that positive and negative numbers are used together to describe quantities having opposite directions or values (e.g., temperature above/below zero, elevation above/ below sea level, credits/debits, positive/negative electric charge); use positive and negative numbers to represent quantities in real-world contexts, explaining the meaning of 0 in each situation.

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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 MS-PS1-3 Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.

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.

Science Circus 45-60 Minutes • Stage Show Online | At LSC | At Your School

It’s our most popular show! Explore the positives and negatives of static electricity, the subzero temperatures of liquid nitrogen, the states of matter, and the immense pressure of air. Includes more than a dozen thrilling experiments.

It’s a great way to showcase the concepts of energy and matter.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-PS1-4 Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics 6.NS.C.5 Understand that positive and negative numbers are used together to describe quantities having opposite directions or values (e.g., temperature above/below zero, elevation above/ below sea level, credits/debits, positive/negative electric charge); use positive and negative numbers to represent quantities in real-world contexts, explaining the meaning of 0 in each situation.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE NEW! All About Mars 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This fall, Mars will shine brighter than it has in two years! It’s a great time to explore the wonders of the Red Planet, from science fiction ideas to NASA’s latest missions.

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 disciplinespecific content.

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

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.

Cycles of the Seasons 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Students will observe the repeating pattern of the seasons and see how Earth’s tilt and its orbit around the sun combine to change the length of day and night over the course of the year. We’ll also see how Earth’s motion around the sun changes the stars visible from season to season.

NEW! Asteroid Impact!

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.

30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Phases and Eclipses

Investigate past asteroid impacts on Earth, from the extinction of the dinosaurs to a 2013 explosion over Russia, and look at what NASA is doing to track, study, and potentially divert other near-Earth asteroids.

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

MS-ESS3-2 Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.

MS-ESS1-4 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s 4.6-billionyear-old history.

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.

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

Black Holes 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This program explores the nature of

30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

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. We’ll 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.

NEW! Pluto and the Deep

Solar System 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Explore the objects at the farthest reaches of our solar system: Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and the dwarf planets.

How were they discovered? What do we know about them? And why was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?

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 disciplinespecific content.

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

The Solar System 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This program takes you on a tour of all of the planets and many of the moons in the solar system, using the latest data from NASA. 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.

Wonders of the Night Sky, Live!

30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

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.

ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLICATION TO SCIENCE Intro to 3D Design with Tinkercad 45-60 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC

Engage in the digital creation of 3D models and learn how to create intricate pieces designed for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad.

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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.

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.

Connections to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.18.CS.4 Systematically apply troubleshooting strategies to identify and resolve hardware and software problems in computing systems.

8.1.8.AP.2 Create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values.

3D Design with Tinkercad

Explore color theory, lighting, and animation to create digital art or animation. We’ll use an intuitive online S.T.E.A.M. toolset that’s limited only by your imagination.

60-75 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop At LSC

Engage in the digital creation of 3D models and learn how to create intricate pieces designed for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad.

Then, using our Monoprice Mini Select printers, print a personal design that’s yours to keep.

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.

Arduino Circuits 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC

Learn about circuitry and how to code for Arduino. This microcontroller is great for beginners but flexible enough to provide additional challenges for more knowledgeable students.

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.

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

Digital Art Studio

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.

45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC

Alignment to NJSLS - Science MS-ETS1-3 Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

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.

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

Intro to Game Design 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC

Design custom characters, animations, and behaviors for video games. We’ll use the platform Construct 3, which sets 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-by-step process used to troubleshoot, evaluate, and test options to repair the product in a collaborative team.

8.2.8.EC.1 Explain ethical issues that may arise from the use of new technologies.

8.2.8.EC.2 Examine the effects of ethical and unethical practices in product design and development.

Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics

Mars Terraforming 60-75 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop At LSC

Can humans overcome Mars’ harsh environment and live there one day?

Design a habitat for life on Mars based on a topographic map which resembles a real Martian location, then 3D print a model of your Martian home.

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 SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

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.2 Identify the steps in the design process that could be used to solve a problem

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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 in 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.

LIFE SCIENCE

Meet the Surgeon: Heart Transplant

Forensic Science: Gotham Detective

2.5 hours • Live From Surgery: Meet the Surgeon Online | At LSC

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.

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.

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. When the donated kidney is attached to the patient’s blood supply and becomes pink, many students experience a profound sense of wonder and elation.

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

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. During the program, you will see a live surgery and speak to the surgical team members as they perform surgery.

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

Join Margarita T. Camacho, MD, as she discusses one of her prerecorded heart transplant surgeries. She discusses risk factors for heart disease, mechanical hearts and assistive devices, and new cardiac transplant technologies and procedures. Learn about the organ donation process and analyze data from past research on mechanical devices.

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

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 which include the treatment of bone fractures, surgery of the knee, or pinning of the arm. During the session, Dr. Friedman will speak about her career path and other kinds of careers in medicine.

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

Unlocking Your DNA 45-60 Minutes • Laboratory Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School

Discover the world of genetics as you explore the human genome. Learn lab techniques and understand the role lab equipment, such as centrifuges and gel electrophoresis chambers, play in solving a genetic mystery.

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.

HS-LS4-3 Apply concepts of statistics and probability to support explanations that organisms with an advantageous heritable trait tend to increase in proportion to organisms lacking this trait.

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.

WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.

WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

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

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE All About Stars 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

Mystery at the Hotel Philadelphia Develop a conceptual model of the 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.

formation of the universe and the life cycle of a star. We will 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.

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.

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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./

Black Holes 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This program explores 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-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.

Mars Terraforming 60-75 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop At LSC

Can humans overcome Mars’ harsh environment and live there one day?

Design a habitat for life on Mars based on a topographic map that resembles a real Martian location, then 3D print a model of your Martian home.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS3-2 Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.

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

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.ITH.2 Propose an innovation to meet future demands supported by an analysis of the potential costs, benefits, trade-offs, and risks related to the use of the innovation.

The Solar System 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This program takes you on a tour of all of the planets and many of the moons in the solar system, using the latest data from NASA. 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.

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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.

NEW! Structure of the Universe 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

This program explores the origin of the universe and its grand scale, ending with a virtual trip to the end of the known cosmos.

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

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 At LSC

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.

Wonders of the Night Sky, Live!

30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC

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, TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLICATION OF SCIENCE Intro to 3D Design with Tinkercad

From our planet’s currently active volcanoes and earthquakes to Earth’s distant past, this program uses Science On a Sphere to explore the often-violent forces that have shaped our planet.

45-60 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC

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

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. (HS-ETS1-1), (HSETS1-2), (HS-ETS1-3), (HS-ETS1-4) Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and

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Engage in the digital creation of 3D models and learn how to create intricate pieces designed for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad.

Design Thinking 8.2.12.NT.2 Redesign an existing product to improve form or function.

3D Design with Tinkercad 60-75 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop At LSC

Engage in online digital creation of 3D models and learn how to create intricate pieces designed for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad.

Then use our Monoprice Mini Select printers to print a personal design that’s yours to keep.

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.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.NT.2 Redesign an existing product to improve form or function.

Arduino Circuits

Intro to Game Design

45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC

45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop At LSC

Learn about circuitry and how to code for Arduino. This microcontroller is great for beginners but flexible enough to provide additional challenges for more knowledgeable students.

Design custom characters, animations, and behaviors for video games. We’ll use the platform Construct 3, which sets a foundation for computational thinking—an essential skill in today’s tech-driven world.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-3 Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

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 MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.12.AP.4 Design and iteratively develop computational artifacts for practical intent, personal expression, or to address a societal issue.

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 – Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

MP.4 Model with mathematics.

Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.AP.2 Create generalized computational solutions using collections instead of repeatedly using simple variables.

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Teachers are facing many new challenges this year. They’re adjusting to new online or hybrid learning environments at the same time that they continue to implement required standards. 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 will 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 Mary McDonald at mmcdonald@ lsc.org or 201.253.1214.

Last year, 2,050 science teachers participated in LSC’s Professional Development programs.

All programs are 60-90 minutes.

DEEP DIVE INTO THE NGSS WORKSHOPS These workshops offer comprehensive training for K 12 teachers 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.

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, which are designed to motivate students to figure out why something happens in order to build three-dimensional understanding. We will explore phenomena rooted in compelling real-world situations, including hands-on investigations and local exploration.

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 in order to modify existing science lessons.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data Investigate ideas through the science practice of Analyzing and Interpreting Data as well as 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.

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 that will 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).

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 modifying existing science lessons to emphasize connections between these disciplines.

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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.

Inquiry-Based Learning in STEM and Humanities Deepen your understanding of how inquiry-based learning looks in STEM and humanities classrooms.

Participants will experience sample inquiry lessons that connect across disciplines and learn to facilitate student sense-making.

OpenSciEd Science Curriculum Overview Participants will explore the educational rationale and learning strategies that are the foundation of the OpenSciEd science curriculum for Grades 6 - 8.

OpenSciEd is designed with NGSS three-dimensional learning as its foundation and student sense-making as its primary focus. Educators will participate in sample phenomena, discussing the importance of both teacher and student roles, and gain a good understanding of the overall learning process in OpenSciEd.

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 and discuss how to effectively structure inquiry while using science practices to build an understanding of the disciplinary core ideas.

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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS These workshops will engage educators in lessons that encourage learners to build their problem-solving skills in the domains of technology and engineering.

Teachers will learn effective strategies for increasing their students’ technological literacy and engaging more deeply in the NGSS (NJSLS-S) Engineering Practices.

Best Practices: Teaching with Zoom As educators adapt to the online learning environment, this workshop engages them in the effective use of the Zoom platform. Using a sample STEM lesson, we’ll discuss Zoom functionality and remote learning and teaching strategies.

Computational Thinking for STEM Educators Explore the major competencies in computational thinking (i.e., pattern recognition, decomposition, abstraction, and algorithms), experience hands-on STEM activities that support those domains, and purposefully incorporate computational thinking into existing lessons.

Engineering is Elementary Overview This research-based elementary engineering curriculum has proven engaging and effective in involving Grades K - 5 students in STEM units that focus on the Engineering Practices. During this workshop, you will explore a sample curriculum unit and be exposed to many other topics that will engage both teachers and students in pursuing proficiency in the NGSS-based Engineering Practices.

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION Contact Us 201.253.1214 or groups@LSC.org Weekdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Weekends 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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

Parking Convenient, on-site parking is available.

Cars are $7, buses $10.

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. We also offer free admission for school nurses. LSC is ADA compliant, and located just one mile from a top-ranked hospital. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made big changes and we need your help to keep everyone safe. Be sure to review our safety measures and rules before you visit: lsc.org/covid19.

Accessibility Liberty Science Center is accessible to all guests.

You may request wheelchairs at the Welcome Desk.

Assistive listening devices for hearing-impaired guests are available for the theaters and several other public areas.

VISIT LSC ONLINE LSC in the House We created this virtual space where home scientists can conduct experiments, explore the world of LSC’s animals, find amazing movies to watch, experience planetarium shows, and much more—without ever leaving the living room. Find out more at lsc.org/ education/lsc-in-the-house.

Home School Days Monthly LSC Home School Days are for any home learners seeking an engaging, inquiry-based adventure! Each month’s Home School Day is inspired by a different scientist. Learners are grouped by age: Adventurers (ages 4-6), Investigators (ages 7-9), and Specialists (ages 10-12). Find out more at lsc.org/ education/families/home-school.

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