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Amphibians of the Northern Forest
Come explore the ecology of Vermont’s double-agents, the Amphibians! This class will delve into the natural history of Amphibians, including metamorphosis, diet, and habitat. Spring is an amazing time to be an amphibian, and we’ll take a look at the very important ecosystems that are crucial for the survival of Amphibians. Using our bodies and our minds, we’ll learn where to look for Amphibians, how to identify local species by sight and sound, and the important role Amphibians play in our Northern Forest.
Standards: 7.13
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Name that Tree
Have you ever wondered how many different types of trees grow in Vermont’s forests? Do you notice how some trees stay green throughout the changing seasons? Here is a chance to learn a few simple ways to figure out which tree is which. We will talk about general distinctions between trees and then create a tree guide together at the museum. Armed with our simple, hand-made guides, we will head outside to identify trees in the museum's backyard. You might be surprised to learn the variety of trees right here in the middle of St. Johnsbury.
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Welcome to the Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Planetarium!
You are invited to experience our new Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Planetarium, designed to explore astronomy with state-of-the-art digital technology, combined with decades of expertise. The class will begin with an introduction to the capabilities of the system, and a focus on motions we can observe. This will allow an exploration of WHY we see what we see. In additions, students will be encouraged to “test-drive” the system – to ask specific questions about what the new planetarium facility can do. We are not experts yet, but we are hoping you will help us!
Vermont Standards:
7.12: Students understand forces and motion, the properties and composition of matter, and energy sources and transformations.
7.15: Students demonstrate understanding of the earth and its environment, the solar system, and the universe in terms of the systems that characterize them, the forces that affect and shape them over time, and the theories that currently explain their evolution.
For more about developing a planetarium program that meets your needs, click here.
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You are What you Eat! How your food builds your body
Do you ever read the “Nutrition Facts” labels on the foods you eat? Ever wonder why pirates got Scurvy? Do you know why your body needs metals like Iron and Calcium? What happens if you don’t eat those famous “Vitamins and Minerals?” This class will serve as an introduction to the chemistry of the human body, and an exploration of the ways in which our foods provide basic nourishment. Students will become acquainted with the substances listed on food packages and their effects on the body, and they will also learn the healthiest and tastiest ways to give your body what it needs to thrive.
Vermont Standards Applied:
3.5 - Healthy Choices
3.7 - Informed Decisions
7.4 – History of Science, Mathematics, & Technology
7.11 - Systems: Analysis
7.12 – Matter, Motion, Forces, & Energy
7.13 - Organisms, Evolution, and Interdependence
7.15 - Theories, System, and Forces
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