2007 – 2008 CMoR Outreach Field Trip Programs For Preschools, Daycares & Elementary Schools
- All programs are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, NAEYC, VA Foundation Block Standards.
- Field Trip Programs are available September 10, 2007 – June 2008, Monday through Friday from 9:30-5:00.
- All programs are $8.00 per person and are about an hour long.
- For reservations: Please call in advance 474-7015 or email education@c-mor.org
- CMOR Programs at Your School: Offered throughout the school year based on availability. Please call 474-7015 for information.
- Please call 804-474-7015 for time availability and reservation. Also note, there is limited space so please call early.
To see the Key S.O.L., NAEYC & VA. Foundation Block Emphasis by Program, click here!
2007-2008 Field Trip Programs
Dinosaur Discovery (Pre-K)
Foundation Blocks of Early Learning: Literacy Standards, Math Standards NAEYC Standards: Reading and Writing Standards
Uncover clues from the past to learn how they lived and what they looked like. Work like a paleontologist and take part in a dig, classifying your findings. Move through the dinosaur alphabet to avoid a volcano.
Puppet Palooza (Pre-K)
Foundation Blocks: Literacy NAEYC Standards: 2D.02, 2D.04, 2J.05.07
Puppets come alive as the children enjoy a show, learn to use their own hands as a puppet and create their very own puppet to take home.
Story Stretch: Drumsticks (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy 1,2,5 NAEYC Standards: Reading and Writing
Children will enjoy an Asante tale from West Africa, The Leopard’s Drum, and find their own rhythm and patterns as they participate in a drumming circle and create their own masks.
Story Stretch: In a City on a Block (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy Standards, Math Standards NAEYC Standards: Reading and Writing Standards English SOL’s: Reading K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, K.6, K.7, K.8 Writing: K.9, K.10, K.11, K.1 History: K.3, K.4, K.5, K.6, K.7
Come to the museum to take a trip around the world with the book Madlenka. Children will celebrate the diverse world we live in through play, literature, art, movement, reading and writing.
What Senses I Have! (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy Standards SOL’s: Science K.1, K.2, K.6 and English K.1, K.2, K.5 NAEYC Standards: 2B, C, D, E, F, G
I can see, I can hear, I can taste, I can touch and boy does that smell! Students learn about the five marvelous senses we all have and which body parts are involved. Ned’s Head makes the trip filled with all sorts of tactile objects to handle. Students will make a “sense-ational” collage to bring home.
James River Explorers (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks: Literacy, Science, Geography, Civics, Physical and Motor Development NAEYC Standards: 2B, C, D, E, F, G, J, L Science SOL’s: K.6, K.8 English SOL’s: K.6, K.8, K.13
Take a journey along the James River and discover which animals rely on it for survival. Follow their tracks along the riverbank while making tracks of your own. Catch a camouflaged fish and create a natural art print to take home with you.
Scribbles and Wiggles (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks: Literacy, Physical & Motor Development NAEYC Standards: 2. C.02, 2. C.03, 2. J.04, 2. J.06 English SOL’s: K 8, K 10
Create masterpieces according to the music that is being played. Students will be encouraged to let all of their creative juices flow and use the music as a guide. Creative movement, music and a variety of drawing tools will be used.
Circle of Friends (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks: Literacy and History NAEYC Standards: 2.A, 2.B, 2.D, 2.F, 2. G, 2.J, 2.L English SOL’s: K.1, K.11
Who lives next door? Students will discover the rich, diverse celebrations of Richmond neighbors. Through hands-on activities students will explore Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Diwali, Christmas and Eid.
Blooming Butterflies (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy, Science, and Math Standards NAEYC Standards: Reading and Writing Standards Science SOL’s: K.1, K.6, K.9 and English SOLs: K.1, K.2, K.3
Investigate pattern, shape and color while learning the lifecycle of a butterfly! Students will create a beautiful watercolor painting to show their discoveries.
Ready, Set… Grow! (Pre-K – Kindergarten)
Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy SOL’s: Science K.1, K.2, K.6 and English K.1, K.2, K.5 NAEYC Standards 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F
What does it take to have a garden? What tools do birds use to get their food? What are the ingredients needed to make things grow? We will make our own special blend of soil to keep and start our own little garden.
Sinking and Floating Matters (Pre-K – 1st Grade)
Foundation Blocks of Early Learning: Literacy, Science, Math Science SOL’s: K.1, k.5, and 1.1, Math SOL’s: K.10, 1.14 NAEYC Standards: 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F
Is it a sinker or a floater? Work like a scientist conducting various investigations, making predictions and forming conclusions to see what objects hit the bottom or stay on top.
Dynamic Dinosaurs (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade)
Science SOL’s: K.6, k.8, k.9, 1.5, 2.5, 2.7, and 2.8 Math SOL’s: K.8, K.10, 1.12, 2.12
What were dinosaurs? When did they live? What did they eat? How are these extinct life forms related to animals of today? How do we measure up to the dinosaurs? Take a trip back in time to see what once lived where people live today!
Adapt in the Habitat (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade)
Science SOL’s: K.1, K.6, 1.1,1.4,1.5,1.7, 2.1,2.4,2.5,2.7,2.8 English SOL’s: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.4,1.9
Who eats that? And please pass the energy! Come and learn how animals adapt and thrive in all different environments. Play the “Food Chain” Game to determine who are the omnivores and carnivores. Visit our cave to check out what animal architect lives here.
Magnificent Magnets (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade)
Science SOL’s: K.1, (a, c, g), 1.1,1.2,2.2,3.1 (a, c, g), 3.3
Magnets are everywhere! Where do they come from? Investigate what makes magnets repel and attract. Work a maze board with a magnetic wand to see what happens.
Simple Machines Made Tasty (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade)
Science SOL’s: K.1, (a, c, g), 1.1, 1.2,2.2,3.1 (a, c, g), 3.3
Give me a wedge, give me a pulley, and give me an inclined plane! Now we have some of the simple machines to help us make a tasty treat. Examine how simple machines help us in the kitchen and in our daily lives.
Economic Express (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade)
History and Social Studies SOL’s: K6, K.7, 1.7,1.8,1.9,2.8,2.9,3.8,3.9 Math SOL’s: K.6, 1.8,2.6,2.7,2.7,2.8,2.11(b), 3.7,3.8,3.12,3.13 Science SOL’s: 1.5(a)
Needs vs. wants, goods and services, and consumers and producers. Come and practice economic principles by producing your own goods, bartering, exchanging money and role-playing.
Measure Up! (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade)
Geography SOL’s: K.2, K.2, K.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4,2.5,3.5,3.6. Math K.10, K.12, K.5, K.7, 1.12,1.15,1.8,2.12,2.6,3.14
Where in the world are we? Standard and nonstandard units of measure will be used all over the Museum in exciting hands-on ways to sharpen student’s math and geography skills.
My Friends Next Door (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade)
History and Social Studies SOL’s: 1.12,2.12 English SOL’s: k.1, k.11, 1.1,2.1,3.1
Students will explore family cultural traditions surrounding six festivals celebrated in Richmond. Through hands-on activities students will develop insights into different cultures and their values and recognize them as part of our community.
Art Multiplies (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade)
Math SOL’s: K.17, K.18, 1.20, 1.21, 2.25, 3.24, Fine Arts Visual SOL’s K. 2, K.10, K.11, 1.5, 1.13, 1.20, 2.9, 2.21, 3.4
Through patterns and the art of Piet Mondrian, students will incorporate math thinking into their own artwork. Hands-on activities will introduce children to the fundamentals needed for multiplication for all ages.
American Indian Journey (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade)
History and Social Studies SOLs: 1.6,2.2,2.4 (b-d), 2.5 (b), 3.6 Science SOL’s: 1.8,2.5,2.8,3.6,3.10
Explore how American Indian Tribes (Powhatan, Pueblo, Sioux) adapted to different environments and natural resources. Become a working tribe member and build a village, raise crops and make tools.
Mapping Ancient Egypt (1st – 3rd Grade)
History and Social Studies SOL’s 1.1,1.4,1.5,1.6,2.1,2.4(a), 2.5(a), 2.6,3.5,3.6 and Science SOL’s: 1.7©, 1.8 (a), 2.1(h), 2.2,2.5,2.8,3.1(a, c, j), 3.6
Work like an Egyptian. Build a pyramid and explore the social, architectural and scientific contributions of ancient Egypt. Create a 3-D map using mapping skills.
Body Works (1st – 3rd Grade)
Science SOL’s: 1.1,1.2,1.6(a), 2.1,3.1,3.11(a, b, c)
Investigate the distinctive characteristics of different types of animals. Work like a scientists making predictions, discovering patterns and making conclusions about omnivores, carnivores and herbivores. Design and build your own unique animal.
Places in Space (1st – 3rd Grade)
Science SOL’s: 1.1,1.2,1.5,1.6,2.1,3.1,3.8 and Math SOL’s: 1.9,1.12,1.15,1.19,2.3,2.225,3.11,3.16,3.17
