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BLAST OFF! A Space Journey exhibition continues through August 1st, 2010 in the Becker Children's Wing along with the "Fiction to Fact" Space Toys and Memorabila collection on loan from Kaller's America Gallery. Over 100 original space artifacts are featured from the days of science fiction to the present. BLAST OFF! Teacher Packets ------------ Teachers Flyer HERE Becker Children's Wing |
The Becker Children’s Wing opened in 1988 with a generous gift donated by the Becker family as a memorial to Sherburn M. Becker III, a Museum Trustee. This 6,500 square foot wing is designed as a comfortable learning environment for elementary school children ages 7 – 12 years. Past exhibitions have been developed around school curriculum subjects with themes including western migration, cultures, energy, land use, Native Americans, Egypt and Dinosaurs. In the Becker Children’s Wing, learning is an active process and exhibitions are designed to offer children an interactive engagement with a subject. Visitors can begin their tour with an orientation in our ampitheater, explore the exhibition, experiment with many hands-on activities and visit the children’s gift shop. Because of the research and development costs involved, exhibitions in the Becker Children's Wing are generally of a two-year duration. School groups are escorted by professional guides, most of whom are retired teachers. More than 37,000 children participate each year. Group tours must be arranged in advance by calling Marion Kanaga, Education Coordinator, at 732-747-2266. Group rates are available.
BLAST OFF! A Space Journey is now on exhibit in the Becker Children’s Wing through August 2009. Visitors will begin their tour with a walk through the Hall of Ancient Astronomy. See Galileo’s laboratory and hear him speak about his many revolutionary discoveries. Explore our fascinating Solar System through interactive presentations on the Sun, the Planets and the Milky Way. Experience the wonders of the night sky in a StarLab Planetarium show. Learn about NASA and how astronauts prepare for space travel, experience a rocket launch, and travel to the Moon’s surface! BLAST OFF! is the perfect space journey for star gazing elementary school students and anyone interested in Outer Space.
Becker Children's Wing (children 6-12 years) During the summer, Planetarium Shows will be held Tuesday through Friday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. The Twinkle Tots Program for children 4 to 6 years of age will be held on Friday afternoons at 2:00 p.m.
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NEW EXHIBITION - COMING TO THE BECKER CHILDREN'S WING - OCTOBER 2010 Changing Climate : Changing Weather
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demonstrate how changes in our climate cause changes in our weather. Interactive elements will guide visitors through the history of weather and climate change studies through an in depth-look at the greenhouse effect and our earth's current challenge of global warming. The exhibition will also provide visitors with a greater understanding of what they personally can do to reduce their own carbon footprint by saving energy, using alternative energy sources and learning to "Reduce, Reuse & Recycle!" Come explore, be inspired and have fun! 
