Enrichment Programs
Student Enrichment for 2007-2008
HANDS ON GEOGRAPHY
In this “in-school field trip” giant world maps and hand painted region maps are brought to the school. Children participate in hands-on activities on topics such as maps vs. globes, map reading, landmarks, features, etc.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Grade 4
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INFINITIES CHAMBER ENSEMBLE - PETER AND THE WOLF
Music comes alive for our youngest audiences with Infinities. Your students will learn the fundamental building blocks of music as the elements of melody, harmony, bass and countermelody become walking, talking characters in this delightful program. Exuberance, humor and music combine to engage students in the joy of musical expression
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Grades K-3; 9 and 10 am
Auditorium
Contact: Candy Bowe
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HANDEL AND HAYDEN SOCIETY VOCAL QUARTET- VOICES OF THE STAGE
In a history lesson they won’t forget, students join H & H on a voyage through time filled with music and humor. From chanting English monks in 1066 to waltzes in 1869 to jazz in 1925 to hippies in the 1960s and up to the present day- the journey sets music in its historical and sociological context. Students participate in a series of 10 sketches, acting, singing and dancing.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Grades 4-5 and 6-8; 9 and 10 am
Auditorium
Contact: Clare Moses
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TARA AHMED - TAAL TALES
With elements of storytelling, rhythmic footwork and athletic grace, classical Indian dance illustrates vivid stories from Hindu mythology. Taal Tales offers both a history of classical South Indian dance and a performance of lively dance pieces. Students are invited to draw analogies between art and culture from India and America. They learn about the cultural context of classical Indian dance, try basic rhythms and hand gestures and identify percussive patterns and stories in the dance pieces in this highly interactive program.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Grades 5-6 and 7-8; 9 and 10 am
Auditorium
Contact: Clare Moses
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MARIE CURIE
Marie Curie loved reading and science. She graduated at the top of her class. Her dreams of higher education were dashed, however, when she learned that only boys were allowed to attend the university in Poland. Undeterred, she continued to study independently. Finally, she was able to enroll in a French university, and begin her groundbreaking research. She improved the lives of millions throughout the world with her discoveries. Marie's dramatic story will inspire children to pursue their own interest in science and use their own gifts and talents to the fullest.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Grades K-5;
9:00 am (K-2) and 10:00am (3-5)
Auditorium
Contact: Carol Reich
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VALERIE TUTSON –TALES FROM AFRICAN TRADITIONS
Energetic and enthralling international storyteller Valerie Tutson brings to life a combination of tales from Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Students discover the rich beauty, humor and enchantment of myths, folktales and historical pieces and stories indigenous to those areas.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Grades 1- 3; 1 pm
Auditorium
Contact: Clare Moses
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A TRUCK, A PICKLE AND A PLASMA
MIT’s Traveling Plasma Lab
Although most students can name three states of matter, relatively few know that a fourth state- the plasma state- exists, and that it makes up almost the entire visible universe. The MIT Traveling Plasma Lab provides a 1-hour demonstration of the principles of plasma science. Using gaseous glow discharge plasma, an emission spectrometer, and such ubiquitous substances as nail polish remover, local dirt and a pickle, students discover the unique properties of the plasma state. MIT Technical supervisor Paul Thomas brings a truckload of hands-on demonstrations and experiments to the school to show students that science is not an inaccessible topic, but a source of fascination and fun. This is geared to middle school students.
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Grades 6-8
Contact: Jeanne Shapiro
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CRYOGENICS: STATES OF MATTER -
A Museum of Science Traveling Program
By observing how a variety of solids, liquids, and gases change phases when subjected to an extreme temperature, students learn how to define the states of matter and discover how these changes can contribute to technological advances.
Designed to support the Massachusetts Science and Technology/ Engineering Curriculum Frameworks, Museum of Science programs encourages students to think like scientists and make connections to what they are learning in the classroom.
Tuesday March 4, 2008
Grades 3 - 4; 9 am
Emerson Cafeteria
Contact: Jeanne Shapiro
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MOTION: FORCES & WORK -
A Museum of Science Traveling Program
What is work? Students learn how Newton’s laws of motion apply to simple machines; what simple machines have in common, and why this helps us to do a large amount of work with minimal force.
Designed to support the Massachusetts Science and Technology/ Engineering Curriculum Frameworks, Museum of Science programs encourage students to think like scientists and make connections to what they are learning in the classroom.
Wednesday March 5, 2008
Grade 5 ; 2 pm
Florence Sawyer Cafeteria
Contact: Jeanne Shapiro
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TANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES: PERSEUS AND MEDUSA
Take a trip back in time to the dawn of civilization, to an ancient world of gods, goddesses, prophecies and heroes. In this masterful production, students will accompany Perseus through personal trials and glorious quests.
Tanglewood Marionettes is a nationally touring marionette theater based in Massachusetts. The programs are presented with the marionette operators n full view, so that the audience can witness first-hand the mechanics of puppet manipulation.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Grades 6-8; 10 am
Florence Sawyer Auditorium
Contact: Jeanne Shapiro