The Children’s Museum's

mission is to inspire children's creativity and stimulate their curiosity to discover the world through playful exploration of the arts and sciences.



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For more information:
E: info@cmosc.org
T: 707-546-4069
Send regular mail to:
P.O. Box 12323
Santa Rosa, CA 95406

Please review our current programs:


Air Power!  



The Museum-on-the-Go presents the concept of air as a State of Matter. During the Museum visit, children observe, explore and investigate the properties of air through several hands-on exhibits and a facilitated activity. We begin each group session with three experiments demonstrated by the two Museum-on-the-Go educators. After a brief introduction to the hands-on exhibits, the students have approximately 20 minutes of free exploration. We end the group session with a closing demonstration followed by question and answers.  


PROGRAM
(Recommended for K - 4th grade)
  • 45 minute session with up to 24 students
  • 15 minute orientation
  • Independent exploration of hands-on experiences focused on "air"

MATERIALS PROVIDED:
Exhibits: Bernoulli Blower, Hopper Popper, Bubble Sheet, Air Canon, Magnet Table,  and Wind Wall. 
Materials to make and test flying contraptions in the Wind Tube.

Note: Exhibits are set up and broken down by museum staff.  Exhibit and Curriculum packet and Teacher’s Guide are included for pre and post visit curriculum enhancement opportunities and sent prior to visit.

See "School Program Fees" below.

Download Teacher Guide & Evaluation

Air Power Teacher Guide 356.4KB Nov 28, 2011 9:03 PM
Teacher Evaluation.pdf 224.9KB Nov 28, 2011 9:00 PM
Teacher Evaluation 224.9KB Nov 28, 2011 9:04 PM

Electric Science  


The Museum-on-the-Go presents the forces of electricity and magnetism. During the Museum visit, children observe, explore and investigate the forces of electricity and magnetism through several hands-on exhibits and a facilitated activity. We begin each group session with an interactive demonstration by two Museum-on-the-Go educators. After a brief introduction to the hands-on exhibits, the students will have approximately 20 minutes of free exploration. We end the group session with a closing demonstration followed by question and answers.  
 
PROGRAM

(Recommended for 3rd-6th grades)

  • 45 minute session with up to 32 students
  • 15 minute orientation
  • Independent exploration of hands-on experiences focused on “electricity and magnetism”

MATERIALS PROVIDED:
Exhibits: Circuit Workbench including Circuit Boxes, Human powered Generator, Magnet Table, Magnetic Fields and Polarity, Wind Wall, Hopper Popper
 
Note: Exhibits are set up and broken down by museum staff.  Exhibit and Curriculum packet and Teacher’s Guide are included for pre and post visit curriculum enhancement opportunities and sent prior to visit.

See "School Program Fees" below.

Download Teacher Guide & Evaluation

Electric Science Teacher Guide 684.4KB Nov 28, 2011 9:05 PM
Teacher Evaluation 224.9KB Nov 28, 2011 9:05 PM

What's the Matter  

The Museum-on-the-Go present the states of matter.  During the Museum's visit, children will observe, explore and investigate the properties of matter and how they can change through several hands-on exhibits and a facilitated activity. Each group session starts with an interactive demonstration by two Museum-on-the-Go educators. After a brief introduction to the hands-on exhibits, the students have approximately 20 minutes of free exploration. We end the group session with a closing demonstration followed by question and answers.  


PROGRAM

  • 45 minute session with up to 32 students
  • 15 minute orientation
  • Independent exploration of hands-on experiences focused on “states of matter”


MATERIALS PROVIDED:
Exhibits: Two States of Matter Exploration Stations, Weigh Cool Station, Microscope Station, Water Exploration, Magnet Table,  Air Cannon and Wind Wall, Hopper Popper, Geoboard.
 
Note: Exhibits are set up and broken down by museum staff.  Exhibit and Curriculum packet and Teacher’s Guide are included for pre and post visit curriculum enhancement opportunities and sent prior to visit.


See "School Program Fees" below.


Download Teacher Guide & Evaluation

What's the Matter Teacher Guide 1.1MB Nov 28, 2011 9:06 PM
Will it dissolve? 175.3KB Nov 28, 2011 9:04 PM

$1300
($3.60 per student)
Three school days (15 sessions)360 students served
approximately
$1000
($4.00 per student)
 Two school days
(10 sessions)		250 students served
approximately
$800
($6.50 per student)
One School day
(5 sessions)
125 students served
approximately
$500 Science Night - featuring full Museum-on-the-Go with exhibits and experiences.
Grant Guidelines
60% or higher socioeconomically disadvantaged students or 60% subsidized lunches according to SCOE and/or school website.

Full and partial grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with similar mission to reach underserved communities in Sonoma County.

 

   
CONTACT:
Theresa Giacomino
Director of Programs & Education
707.546.4069


  

  
“It was truly wonderful to see such an age-appropriate,  hands-on science activity for my students. They were engaged and fascinated from the beginning. My bilingual students were completely immersed. Thank you for such a thoughtful and expertly executed exhibit!”
                    — Paty Perkins
Kindergarten Teacher, Valley Vista Elementary School, Petaluma