2006-2007 Online Teachers' Guide
Programs for Pre-K Groups

Our Preschool programs help children ages three, four and five discover the fun of learning. Preschool programs have a class size limit of 20 students and 4 adults maximum. Siblings and additional chaperones will not be admitted to the classroom, due to size constraints, but instead will be asked to tour the museum during the program. One adult will be admitted free for every five paid children. Pre-K programs are approximately 30 minutes in length.

Friendly Stars (Pre-K)

The planetarium theater can be a mysterious and scary place for the average kindergartner. Mr. Sun takes us on a tour of the night sky. Along the way your students will find out that the planetarium is a very fun and special place to visit. Oh yeah, before we finish, we will take a look at some of the constellations and planets visible in the sky the week you visit.

SSS:

• Science - Nature of Matter- 1
• Earth and Space - 2
• Force and Motion - 1

Dinos (Pre-K)

Have fun with dinosaur shapes and sizes. Learn about what dinosaurs ate and the different types of habitats in which they lived so long ago.

SSS:

• Science - Processes of Life - 1 & 2
• How Living Things Interact With Their Environment - 1 & 2
• Energy - 1

Native American Folktales (Pre-K)

Why did the grandmother spider steal the Sun? What happened when Coyote was the Moon? Children will enjoy these stories and activities from the world of the first Americans.

SSS:

• Social Studies - History - 1 & 2
• Geography - 1

Ready for Reptiles (Pre-K)

Children will have the chance to learn about reptiles in our area. Some have strange habits, unusual colors and special "jobs". Our creatures include turtles, snakes, lizards, and see-you-later alligators.

SSS:

• Science-Processes of Life - 1 & 2
• How Living Things Interact With Their Environment

Wings, Stings and Crawly Things (Pre-K)

What child doesn't like bugs? Children will learn about the life cycle of butterflies, the world of busy bees, the secrets of spiders and other fascinating creatures.

SSS:

• Science - Processes of Life - 1 & 2
• How Living Things Interact With Their Environment - 1 & 2

African Folktales (Pre-K)

Why do mosquitoes buzz in peoples' ears? What tricks will Anasi, the spider, play on his friends? In this program, children will be exposed to different cultures through stories and folktales from Africa.

SSS:

• Social Studies - History - 1 & 2
• Geography - 1

Under the Sea New! (Pre-K)

Dive into the wet and wild world of ocean life! In this program we will study different types of marine life that inhabit the oceans of the world, from tiny little starfish to great big whales!

SSS:

• Science - Nature of Matter - 1 & 2
• Processes of Life - 1 & 2
• How Living Things Interact With Their Environment - 1

Florida Wildlife (Pre-K)

Explore the many animals that call Florida home. Children will learn about various habitats and different types of animals, as well as the basic needs of all living things.

SSS:

• Nature of Matter - 1 & 2
• Processes of Life - 1 & 2
• How Living Things Interact With Their Environment - 1

If you are interested in a program not listed, please call (904) 396-MOSH (6674), ext. 226... we may be able to help!