Did you know?
We now have zoom kits available for teachers to check out so that you can participate in interavtive zoom trips? You can book them out at resources.caboces.org. One of our techs will bring them out and set them up right in your classroom! You can also find lots of supplemental resources that can be paired with virtual field trips as well.
Need an account to book resources? Contact: Rachelle Evans, rachelle_evans@caboces.org
Fire Safety and Prevention with Firefighter Shaun
Presented by FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Grades: PreK-4
Cost: FREE
Date/Time: By Request
Join Firefighter Shaun as he talks about fire safety and prevention and takes your class through his hazard house, teaches them about when to dial 9-1-1, when to stop, drop and roll, teaches them about tools and toys and other fire safety and prevention concepts. Firefighter Shaun finishes his program, which is filled with sound effects and fun, with a musical puppet show re-enforcing all of the concepts taught.
Versions of this program are available for grades Pre-K-2.
Meets NY State Learning Standards. Program runs approximately 45 minutes.
The Science of Fire with Professor Sparks and Spot 2000
Presented by FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Grades: 3-4
Cost: FREE
Date/Time: By Request
Join Professor Sparks in his lab as he and his robot canine companion, Spot 2000, take your class through concepts such as the elements of fire, heat and fuel sources, chemical reactions, and much more. This fast pace program with music and sound effects will be an experience your class will not forget. For grades 3-4. Meets NY State Learning Standards for Science. Program runs approximately 40 minutes.
Turkey Stories! Cut, Draw and Use Sign Language with These Turkey Stories!
Presented by Author Valerie Marsh
Grades: K-4
Cost: $120
Date/Time: By Request
Enjoy a funny paper-cutting story about a turkey who looses all his feathers. Then together, we draw and tell a story with a surprise ending! Your students combine art and creativity to draw their own turkey.. Sign language involves us in a story about a turkey who tricks the King into giving back his ring! Easy storytelling fun!
Students need several sheets of paper, a pencil, and crayons please.
Mammals
Presented by Fort Worth Zoo
Grades: Prek-6
Cost: FREE
Date: November 1
Time: 11:00-11:45 a.m. EST
Join us for an amazing program that's all about the animals. This program features two different live animals and a question-and-answer session with an animal outreach specialist. Discover amazing animal facts as we compare and contrast both animals and learn more about their unique adaptations.
Creatures with Wings and Crawly Things
Presented by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada)
Grades: K-6
Cost: $140
Date/Time: By Request
Bee, spider, grasshopper, caterpillar. One of these is not an insect. Do you know what characteristics of insects are? We'll explore different habitats including leaf litter, aquatic and grass fields to discover a variety of insects (and non-insects) and their adaptations. What's their connection to plants? With the help of Pierre, my Praying Mantis puppet, and the poetry of Douglas Florian, we'll discover the answers. Now in ENGLISH, FRENCH or SPANISH. Please note language preference in Comments section, if other than English.
Astronomy Day 2019! Observing the Sun
Presented by McDonald Observatory
Grades: K-12
Cost: FREE
Dates: November 6, 7, or 8
Times: 11:00-11:45 a.m., 12:00-12:45 p.m., 2:00-2:45 p.m., or 3:00-3:45 p.m. EST
Celebrate National Astronomy Day 2019 with UT McDonald Observatory during this special videoconference! During the videoconference, Marc Wetzel and your students will take a brief helicopter tour of the UT McDonald Observatory, visit huge research telescopes, make real-time telescope observations of our star the Sun with telescopes equipped with special video cameras and solar filters (weather permitting), complete a Student Sun Drawing Sheet, and learn about the solar features they observe on the sun by watching unique science demonstrations. Telescope views will be real-time; in case of inclement weather or equipment problems, recorded views will be provided.
Gingerbread Boy
Presented by Center for Puppetry Arts
Grades: PreK-2
Cost: $155
Date/Times: By Request
Students witness the classic tale of The Gingerbread Boy come to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. The story is narrated and performed during the first part of the program. Led by the program presenter, students make their very own Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet during the second half of the program. They also participate in a learning activity about gingerbread's ingredients and history. This is a great holiday program.
Awesome Opossums
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: November 7
Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m., 11:15-12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m., or 3:00-3:45 p.m. EST
The Virginia Opossum is the only Marsupial, or mammal with a pouch, in the United States. Many people fear or dislike opossums due to some common misconceptions and their adaptability to urban environments, but they are actually very interesting animals. You will meet a live Virginia Opossum and explore the unique adaptations that have helped it adapt in its wild habitat and to an urban environment. We will also clear up some public misconceptions and introduce many awesome traits about this animal.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on November 7th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Diwali: A Festival of Lights! - India
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 1-2 or 3-5
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Dates: November 13, 14, 20, or 21
Times: 11:00-11:45 a.m., 12:00-12:45 p.m, 2:00-2:45 p.m., or 3:00-3:45 p.m. EST
Also available by request.
This November, celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Old Jail Art Center. Your students will explore Navajo weaving traditions through a delightful children’s story, a close-up viewing of Navajo art from the museum collection, and a classroom weaving activity. Enjoy the classic children’s book, A Goat in the Rug, by author Martin Link, and then investigate Navajo symbolism through authentic, antique weavings.
Activity Grades 1-2: Each student will create a colorful paper weaving inspired by traditional Navajo animal imagery.
Activity Grades 3-5: Students will create a woven vessel of their own using traditional colors and designs.
Wright Brothers
Presented by GEOshow USA/Learn Around the World
Grades: K-12
Cost: FREE
Date: November 7
Times: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
For this Virtual Field Trip, we are taking your classroom to Ohio and North Carolina in the United States. We'll be investigating the Wright Brothers' famous first flight and the experiments that lead to the first practical airplane. Join us in Kitty Hawk, NC and Dayton, OH for this soaring Virtual Field Trip.
DAY OF THE DEAD
Presented by The Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 2-5
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Dates: October 30, 31, or November 1
Times: 11:00-11:45 a.m., 12:00-12:45 p.m., 2:00-2:45 p.m., or 3:00-3:45 p.m. EST
Discover the traditions of el Dia de los Muertos with the Old Jail Art Center! Enjoy the story of Rosita y Conchita by author Eric Gonzalez and investigate the cultural significance of the Ofrenda. Students will observe Pre-Columbian artifacts from the museum collection to investigate the cultural significance of the Ofrenda. Students will explore the history of Papel Picado (the art of punched paper design). Students will review concepts of symmetry and pattern before watching the creation of a colorful luminaria with punched designs.
Pilgrims of Plymouth
Presented by GEOshow USA/Learn Around the World
Grades: K-12
Cost: FREE
Date: November 1
Times: 10:30-11:15 am
Date: November 5
Time: 2:00-2:45
Come with us on a journey back in time. We’ll visit the Plimoth Plantation (a living history museum) and the Mayflower II in Plymouth, MA. You’ll never look at the Pilgrims in the same way.
Letters and the Power of Values
Presented by George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Grades: 4-8
Cost: FREE
Date: November 7
Times: 11:30-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Join master storyteller, author, and playwright Barbara Hailey as she explains how inner strength and resilience will lead you through life’s struggles as well as the importance of one’s character and dreams. George H.W. Bush was always known as a man of high moral character, and throughout his life he was faced with trials and tribulations that put him to the test. President Bush relied on his strength of character and personal values to direct him on the path to achieve his dreams. Both President Bush’s letters in All the Best and Barbara Hailey’s book The Wizard of Oz is in You! address how important our character and our goals are in leading us on the right path in life. Please join us for this fun and memorable learning experience!If you would like to be interactive, please submit questions by October 22 to Shirley Hammond.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on November 7th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
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