Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Environmental Careers	Life Skills- Other, Nature- Other, Science	This program describes and discusses environmental careers as a career path. It delves into the variety of careers available, education requirements, expectations and opportunities, income and advancement, study programs available, etc. Presented by retired person from an environmental career.	$201- $350
Jason Reilly, Green Meadows Farm	Live Animals	Nature- Animals, Science	Please see our two live animal programs listed under One World, Many Animals and Frogs, Bugs & Animals. Each program provides a fun show, live animals to pet and the fluffy chicken dance. A custom program can also be provided for your library or school.	$351- $500
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Art and Science of Mantracking, Search, and Rescue	Life Skills- Other, Nature- Other, Science	This subject encompasses the current state of tracking people who are either lost or fugitives. It discusses the many facets of planning and conducting searches and rescues, especially from the point of view of tracking a person who may or may not wish to be found. Given current attention and public interest in an open manhunt incident, this subject is very topical and will explain much to a concerned public as well as law enforcement or others who may become involved in such an investigation in the future.	$201- $350
Visco, Christopher	ORGANIC FOODS: Are they better?	Life Skills- Food, Science	There was a time when the word Organic was rare in a grocery store. Not any more. From potato chips to apples, the consumer is now bombarded with the choice of natural and organic. There is debate over the meaning of the word organic. This lively presentation will explore the truth about organic foods, covering organic meats, vegetables and other foods.	$101- $200
Beltrani, Susan	CSI: Who Done It?	Science	From Sherlock Holmes to the OJ Simpson trial, people have been plagued by the question, "Who done it?" Explore the science of crime scene investigation techniques: Fingerprints, chromatography & shoe print analysis. Applying these techniques with deductive reasoning, participants examine the evidence & try to figure out Who done it?	$201- $350
1, Mad Science	Current Events (Electricity)	Science	In this electrifying class, students will be taken on a tour of the electron freeway. Problem-solving abilities, scientific know-how and good retention skills are explored when students tackle the problem of creating a circuit which will light a bulb. It's not as easy as it sounds! After mastering simple circuits, the class will turn to a hands-on exploration of more complex series circuits.	$201- $350
Sears, Susan	Chemistry with Cabbages	Science	You don't like eating cabbages, discover a new fun use for them. Learn about the Ph scale and then have fun testing household liquids and powders. Use your new found knowledge to work out which juice is fake. Take home a color changing trick to surprise and amaze your friends.	$101- $200
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Walloping Weather (Hands-On Workshop)	Other, Science	Walloping Weather Welcome to the wild world of weather! Investigate why it rains, what causes lightning, and how weather can be predicted. Step into the shoes of a meteorologist, and create your own regional weather forecast. Learn about the Sun’s energy and ultraviolet radiation with the “Mad Science Sun Beads” you will take home. Mad Science Enrichment Programs are fun explorations into science and technology, and they encourage informal learning through hands-on experience. All Mad Science workshops include a lot of fascinating equipment, supplies, and take-home materials which the children build themselves. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.	$101- $200
Dayan, Nomi	Sounds of the Night	Music, Nature- Animals, Science	Explore how whales and nocturnal animals use the amazing world of sounds to get around in the dark. Touch a whale earbone and test your own ears by trying hands-on sound experiment stations with tuning forks, vibrating shakers, and other instruments. Create your own musical instrument.	$101- $200
Long Island Science Center, The Place for Learning	IN THE MIND'S EYE Light, Color & Optics	Science	Learn how your eye perceives light. Experiment with how light can be reflected, refracted and filtered through lenses, prisms and spectrometers. (Older children will use optics lab benches to perform experiment.) Program can be tailored to younger grades as needed. Make an optics craft to take home. 4th - 9th grade.	$201- $350

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.