VIRTUAL GROUP PROGRAM

Spy Science

• Date Range: October 2022 - May 2023
• Times Available: Wednesday, Thursday, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
• Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
• Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 30
• Months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
• Requirements: Must register for program at least four weeks in advance.
• Fee: $50 per program
• Contact: Missy Chernick at melissa.chernick@naturalsciences.org

Enter the world of historical espionage and learn from an actual event, the Battle of New York, how Colonial spies used the principles of chemistry, geology, and biology, as well as the beginnings of cryptography, to ensure their messages got safely to the intended party. Learn also about the cultural views regarding spies, the evolution of the battle, and how General George Washington and his army barely escaped total destruction.
Program length is 45 minutes.

This virtual program is designed to connect your group with a Museum educator online for an interactive program. Whether your students are learning from home or in the classroom (or both), using videoconferencing platforms, students can participate to learn about our natural world.

Curriculum Correlation(s):   5.P.2, 5.H.1, 5.H.2, 5.L.2, 6.P.2, 6.H.2, 6.C.1, 6.L.2, 7.L.1, 8.P.1, 8.L.1, 8.H.2

Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling is now closed for the current school year. Scheduling for the upcoming school year will begin on Tuesday, August 15th for programs in October-January, and Tuesday, August 29th for programs in February-May. A link to the scheduling request form will be added once scheduling begins.