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2. Museum of York County - Tours
3. Museum of York County - Settlemyre Planetarium
4. Museum of York County - Classes
5. Outreach

Historic Brattonsville

• Early to Rise Preschool–2nd Grades Program Length: 50 minutes; Maximum: 80 students Rise and shine! Wake up to sounds of farm animals, the smell of breakfast in the brick kitchen, washing up in the house, and daily chores on the plantation. This is a great opportunity for children to engage with the 1840’s plantation by being a part of the morning routine. 9:30 & 11:30am $5 per student Standards: Science K-1.1, K-2, K-4.3, K-5.2, 1-5.1, 1-5.2, 2-2.1 Social Studies K-1.1, K-1.2, K-6.2, 1-2.2, 1-6, 2-1, 2-2.4, 2-5 back to top

• Walt Schrader Nature Trail System K–12th Grade Walk the Nature Trail, Bratton Trail and Battlefield Trail at Historic Brattonsville. Located in a 600-acre natural area, this network of paths crosses land steeped in both local history and geographical diversity. Self-guided trails are clearly marked with directional signs. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m. Free with any program back to top

Museum of York County - Tours

• Nature Trail Explore the ecology of a Piedmont forest along the Museum of York County’s 3/4 mile Nature Trail. From lichens to lizards, pitcher plants to pine trees, take a close look at nature from the bottom up. Activity sheets available; pencils not provided. Self-guided. Access to Dutchman Creek for water lessons. Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. back to top

• Animal Adventure Tour Preschool–2nd Grade This 30-minute tour is specially designed to introduce our younger visitors to the Museum and its natural history collection. Children will journey on an animal adventure. They will hear make-believe stories about animals and learn some amazing animal facts as well. Please call to schedule. Standards: Science K-2.2, K-2.4, 2-2, 2-2.1, 2-2.2, 2-2.3 back to top

• Guided Highlights Tour 1st Grade–Adult The Guided Highlights Tour has been designed to provide a quality educational experience for groups of all ages. Tours of the Museum exhibit areas are conducted by specially trained museum volunteers, who will welcome your group, coordinate your scheduled activities and interpret Museum collections. If you would like your tour to focus on a specific exhibit or subject, please request this at the time of your reservation and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Please call to schedule. Standards: Social Studies 3-1.4, 3-5.1, 4-3.6 Science 1-2, 2-2, 3-1.1, 3-1.2, 3-1.7, 3-1.6, 3-1.3, 3-1.4, 3-2, 3-5.1, 3-5.2, 3-5.3, 4-1.3, 4-1.4, 4-1.6, 4-2, 5-1.2, 5-1.3, 5-2,5-5.1, 5-5.3, 5-5.4, 5-5.5, 5-5.6, 6-3, 6-5.2, 6-5.6, 7-4, 8-2 Visual Arts IV-B, V-A back to top

Museum of York County - Settlemyre Planetarium

• The Friendly Stars K4 Did you know the sun and stars could talk? Well, here in the planetarium they can! Sol, or sun, will take us on a tour of this family we call the solar system. The stars won’t be left out as they guide us across the night sky to find the Big Dipper. Only 30 minutes long, this program is an interactive introduction to the night sky especially suited for K4 level students. Program length: 30–45 minutes and accommodates a minimum of 15, maximum of 60 participants. Planetarium Admission: $1, with group general admission of $3. Planetarium only: $2 per person. back to top

• The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket K5–2nd Grade In this exciting 30-minute planetarium show, two youngsters build a cardboard rocket and set off on an amazing voyage of exploration through the solar system. An informative and quick-paced program, perfect for introducing outer space to young ones! Program length: 30–45 minutes and accommodates a minimum of 15, maximum of 60 participants. Planetarium Admission: $1, with group general admission of $3. Planetarium only: $2 per person. Standards: Science K-5.1, 1-3, 2-4.1 back to top

• Follow the Drinking Gourd 2nd–4th Grade During the era of slavery in the U.S., many slaves fled to freedom in Canada. A special coded song helped them find their way by using the stars in the sky for navigation. Based on the children’s book of the same name, this planetarium program contains a live demonstration of the Northern sky, showing the Big Dipper (The Drinking Gourd) and the North Star. An excellent accompaniment to multi-cultural studies. Program length: 30–45 minutes and accommodates a minimum of 15, maximum of 60 participants. Planetarium admission $1 per student with group general admission of $3. Planetarium only, $2 per person. Standards: Social Studies 2-1.3, 3-2.3, 4-1.3 back to top

Museum of York County - Classes

• Animal Olympics 2nd The student will be able to identify characteristics, in a variety of animals, which give it specific abilities; predict, based on observed features, the likely outcome of a hypothetical competition. Compile ideas to design a unique animal, capable of adapting and excelling in a particular skill, environment, or situation. Topic: Animal Adaptations, characteristics, and abilities - $5. includes museum admission Standards: 2nd grade Science 2-1 & 2-2: indicators 2-1.1, 2-1.3, 2-1.4 and 2-2.2 2nd grade Visual Art 2-1 & 2-5 : indicators 2-1.3 and 2-5.2 back to top

• Triangles, Rectangles and Rhinos! K5–2nd Grade Can a circle become a head? Can a triangle become a beak? It’s up to your imagination. Drawing animals can be easy and fun for all ages! This early elementary program demonstrates how learning to see animals as shapes can make anyone an adept animal artist! Perfect for reviewing shapes and colors, and provides good practice in copying and following directions. This is a quick paced and informative class designed for the young at art! Supplies will be provided. Classes are 30- 45 minutes. Group general admission is $3 per student, $5 per adults. To add a class or guided tour, $1 per student. Classes only, $2 per person. Standards: Science K-1.1, K-2.4, 1-1.1, 2-1.3, 2-2.3 Social Studies K-6.1 back to top

• The Sun’s Family K5–2nd Grade Circling, bending and tilting, children will become rocky midgets or gas giants of the Solar System as they revolve around the Sun. This kinesthetic program introduces students to the basic properties of the Solar System. The planetarium program, The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, is a perfect complement to this interactive program. Students are required to wear or bring a pair of socks for participation in this program. Classes are 30- 45 minutes and serve a minimum of 15, maximum of 50 students. Classes can be tailored to meet the needs of other grade levels. Group general admission is $3 per student, $5 per adults. To add a class or guided tour, $1 per student. Classes only, $2 per person. Standards: Science K-1.1, K-2.1, K-5.1, K-5.2, 1-1.1, 1-2.1, 1-3.1, 1-3.2, 1-4.1, 1-5.1, 2-4.1 Social Studies K-4.2 back to top

• Animal Apparel K5–6th Grade Scaly, rough, soft or tough… All animals have some kind of outer covering. Mammals grow hair, birds grow feathers and reptiles grow scales. In this class, students will gain an understanding of the importance of the varied outer coverings as an adaptation for survival. Classes are 30 - 45 minutes. Group general admission is $3 per student, $5 per adults. To add a class or guided tour, $1 per student. Classes only, $2 per person. Standards: Science K-2.1, K-2.4, 1-1.1, 2-2.1, 2-2.2, 3-1.1, 3-2.1, 3-2.2, 3-2.3, 4-2.1, 4-2.2, 4-2.3, 4-2.4, 5-2.2, 5-2.4, 6-3.1, 6-3.3, 6-3.4, 6-3.5 back to top

Outreach

• Your Wild Neighbors 2nd–6th Grade You may be surprised what scurries, slithers and soars in your backyard! Get acquainted with some of your Piedmont animal neighbors. A variety of mounted animals, skulls, feathers, claws and skins provides a close-up look at how your backyard wild animals meet their needs. Class Length 45 minutes $4 per student - Minimum of 25 students Standards: Science 2-2.1, 2-2.2, 2-2.4, 3-2.1, 3-2.2, 3-2.3, 3-2.4, 4-2.1, 4-2.2, 4-2.3, 4-2.5, 5-2.5, 6-3.1, 6-3.2, 6-3.3, 6-3.6 back to top

• Safari So Good 2nd – 7th Grade Safari to Africa and explore the varied mammals of Africa’s diverse biomes! Learn what makes a mammal a mammal. Using skins, skulls, hooves and claws, learn the characteristics and adaptations of the mammals that stalk, shadow and survive in Africa’s grasslands, rainforests and deserts. Join us on safari! Class Length 45 minutes $4 per student - Minimum of 25 students Standards: Science 2-2.1, 2-2.3, 2-2.4, 3-2.2, 3-2.3, 3-2.4, 3-2.5, 4-2.2, 4-2.3, 4-2.5, 4-2.6, 5-2.3, 5-2.4, 5-2.5, 6-3.2, 7-4.1, 7-4.2 Social Studies 7-7.7 back to top

• Bear Necessities PreK-2nd Grade What does it mean to be a bear? What do you eat and what do you wear? How do you look? How do you feel? What will you find for your next meal? Explore bear biology with a variety of hands-on materials including reproduction skulls, fur, claws, and photos. Class Length 45 minutes $4 per student - Minimum of 25 students Receive $1 discount for an onsite program at the Museum of York County or Historic Brattonsville when booking an onsite visit the same day as outreach class. Standards: Science K-1.1, K-1.3, K-2.1,K-2.3, K-2.4, K-2.5, 1-1.1, 2-1.4, 2-2.1, 2-2.2, 2-2.3, 2-2.4, 2-2.5 Language Arts K-6, 1-6, 2-6.1, 2-6.2 Social Studies 1-2.2 back to top