Seas, Stars, & Spyglasses
Description
Students work with the tools that ancient mariners used to find their way across the sea, and they compare those techniques and instruments with the ones used today. After looking at the night sky and the constellations in the museum’s classroom planetarium, they will make a mariner’s quadrant and chart their course on a “voyage” across the Atlantic.
Offered At
The Noble Maritime Collection
The Noble Maritime Collection is a museum and study center located on the North Shore of Staten Island. The museum is housed in a 21,000 sq.-ft. fully accessible historic building within the Sailors’ Snug Harbor Cultural Center. The museum has much to offer in terms of differing spaces for the students to explore; from the immersive boathouse to art studio workspaces to the interactive classrooms there is something for all ages.
The organization offers a diverse collection of school programs for grades 2-12 with a focused blend of art and history related to New York City’s working waterfront.
For any questions related to education programs and school trips to the museum, you can book an appointment to speak with a member of the Noble's staff here.
Details
Subjects
Geometry, History
Capacity
25 students, Max 5 chap., Min 2 chap.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Price Options
$8.00 per Person for Students
$7.00 per Person for Title I School