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Electrical Technology - Career Connection

April 17, 2024
9:30 am

Electrical technology is the study of machines, equipment, technology and systems that conduct electrical charges and produce electricity. Professionals in the electrical technology field maintain electric voltage systems and their individual parts, such as heaters, motors, circuits and generators. Join electrical expert JonPaul Vanier as he shares everything eletrical with your students

Audience:
Grades 7-12
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Jefferson-Lewis BOCES

Construction Careers - Career Connection

May 1, 2024
12:30 pm

The construction sector has a diverse range of jobs that benefit from technological advancements. Many of these jobs, referred to as construction technology jobs, leverage technology to streamline their construction practices. If you have an interest in construction work and technology, then a career in this field may represent an ideal choice for you. Join construction expert Jared Zehr as he share verious careers in the construction trades

Audience:
Grades 7-12
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Presenter:
Jefferson- Lewis BOCES

Traditional Canadian Music and Dance

June 10, 2024
12:10 pm

Students learn about traditional musical instruments and dancing brought to Canada by early immigrants from the British Isles. The fiddle, bagpipes, whistle, and accordion are demonstrated and the students participate in simple folk dancing.  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades 2-4
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Sheffield Museum of Rural Life presents:

Marine Mammals of Alaska

June 10, 2024
2:10 pm

This is a new event.  Observe seals and sea lions and learn all about these amazing marine mammals at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska!  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades PK, K-5
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Alaska Sea Life Center presents:

Stewards of the Sea II

June 11, 2024
1:00 pm

Our Stewards of the Sea program explores how essential a clean watershed is to the functioning of our planet. Participants discover sources of pollution and their effects on the environment. Students hear stories of our marine mammal patients who have been entangled in trash and rehabilitated. Children learn how our day to day actions and choices make a difference.  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades K-6
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Pacific Marine Mammal Center presents:

Shark Baby

June 12, 2024
1:00 pm

Celebrate World Ocean Week with Mote Aquarium. When Shark Baby’s egg case is torn loose in a storm, he goes on a journey across kelp forests, coral reefs, and seagrass meadows. He needs to find the “mermaid” to figure out where he belongs. Help him find his way back!  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades K-6
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Mote Marine Laboratory presents:

Reptile in Art

June 13, 2024
1:00 pm

Explore reptile-themed art and artifacts in the Booth’s collection while interacting with LIVE REPTILES courtesy of Georgia Reptile Society. Students finish the program by creating their own reptile-themed artwork!  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades K-6
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Booth Western Art Museum presents:

Pets in Archaeology

June 14, 2024
1:00 pm

Humans have been keeping pets for thousands of years, be they furry, feathered, scaly, or anything else in between. Students will track the history of pets across different ancient cultures by studying artifacts in the Penn Museum collection. They will then design their own paper pet collar.  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades K-6
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Penn Museum presents:

Spy School 101 II

June 20, 2024
1:00 pm

In this skill-based program, interactive challenges with real-world stories are woven together to explore the shadow-world of espionage and answer the question…do you have what it takes to be a spy?  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades K-6
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International Spy Museum presents

The Mighty Mesoamerican Metropolis

June 21, 2024
1:00 pm

Did you know that Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, was once home to as many as 200,000 people? Mesoamerican civilizations, such as the Maya and Aztecs, developed massive, intricate communities with impressive architecture. By examining Mesoamerican artifacts, students will learn about the vast complex cities of Tikal, Teotihuacan, and Tenochtitlan, using them as inspiration to design their own cities.  (Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.)

Audience:
Grades K-6
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Penn Museum presents