Oakes Museum - Geology Program
Date
October 26, 2015
Additional Information
Homeschool Programs
at The Oakes Museum of Natural History
September 28 – Trees
Trees are the backbones of our forests. Students will learn the structure of a forest, tree identification skills and how trees grow. Come prepared for a hike
October 26 – Geology Rocks
Discover Pennsylvania rocks and minerals, learn the rock cycle and how rocks are used every day.
November 24 – Insects
Using live and museum specimens, students will learn about this amazing group of animals.
December 16 – Elephants
Students will learn about the largest land animal, how it survives, and why it needs to be conserved.
Each program will be offered:
9:30 - 12:00 K-4th focus
1:00 - 3:30 - 5th-10th focus – this is a drop-off program
$10/student
Programs for elementary students require a parent to stay with the child(ren). Younger siblings are welcome and are considered participants. Infant siblings are free.
Lab Classes for 6th – 12th grade students
October 23 – Earthworm and Grasshopper Dissection
10-12:00 Noon
Frog Dissection 1-3:00
Students will be introduced to the external and internal anatomy of animals as they learn dissection techniques and lab safety protocol.
December 18 – Histology - Tissue Lab
July 22 – 1-3:00PM
Students will use prepared slides to study the main types of tissue found in the human body.
December 21 – Perch Dissection
10-12:00 noon
Frog Dissection
1-3:00
Students will be introduced to the external and internal anatomy of animals as they learn dissection techniques and lab safety protocol.
Cost: $25/class
Lab classes are drop-off programs.
Our grade designations are guidelines, not rules.
Pre-registration and prepayment is required. Space is limited so register early!
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If you have any questions, please contact Helena Cicero, Education Coordinator at the Oakes Museum of Natural History hcicero@messiah.eduor 717-691-6082.
The Oakes Museum of Natural History reserves the right to cancel any program one week before it begins due to insufficient registration. All prepaid participants will receive a full refund.
