A Raindrop’s Journey
Grade Range: Preschool – 1st Grade, Ages 3 – 6 Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hour
We will begin by reading, “A Raindrop’s Journey.” Then, we will take on the role of a raindrop by learning about the water cycle and traveling through the Waterworks Jungle Gym. Finally, we will make our own water system maps.
Water and the Three States of Matter
Grade Range: Preschool – 1st grade, Ages 3 – 6 Duration: 45 minutesFirst, we will read, “Change it! Solids, liquids, gases and you.” Next, we will learn about how molecules act in the different states with a movement-based game. Finally, we will see water change through all three states by creating paintings with ice cubes.
Learn MoreWhat’s an Engineer?
Grade Range: Preschool – 1st grade, Ages 3 – 6 Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hourWe will begin by reading, “Rosie Revere, Engineer.” Then we will learn about what it takes to be an engineer, while exploring different simple machines around the museum.
Learn MoreWorld of Water I
Grade Range: 2-3 Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutesIn this hands-on program, students will learn what it takes to get clean, safe water to their homes!
Learn MoreSimple Machines
Grade Range: 2-4 Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutesIn this hands-on program, students will review the six simple machines and identify how they function in modern tools, industrial tools from the 20th century, and three colossal steam engines and pump systems. Students will learn how factors like industrialization and immigration influenced the design of Boston’s public water system and how the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Pumping Station played a crucial role in that system.
Learn MoreWorld of Water II
Grade Range: 4-5 Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutesIn this highly interactive program, students will learn about how Earth’s water is distributed and be challenged to consider their visible and invisible water use. Students will tour our Great Engines Hall, learning about the development of the public waterworks system in Boston, and then demonstrate how people’s actions can impact the Watersheds they live in on a large-scale model. They will also learn the basics of environmental equality and consider the many ways they can conserve and advocate for clean water in their everyday lives
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