Education Programs
SOL 2011-2012
p2 Planning your visit p3 Preschool P4 Grades K-2 p5 Grades 3-5 p6 Grades 6-12 p7 In Your Classroom p8 Other Programs p9 Teacher Resources p10 At the Hall of Fame
About our Education Programs The goal of the Museum, of course, is to embrace the power of sports in order to change lives by providing exciting educational and informative experiences for every visitor. The Museum is especially concerned about keeping memories alive among the young people of today and tomorrow while inspiring excellence in everything they do in and out of the classroom. Our key focus includes: Math, Science, Health, or Character Development programming with correlations to the Virginia SOLs (K - 12th grade) and Virginia Building Blocks for Preschool. In every program we teach, we have the children get up and move around, we are proud to be a part of Let’s Move! – embracing a healthy active lifestyle to help prevent childhood obesity.
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Planning Your Visit Plan your visit at least two weeks in advance for educational programs, guided tours, and scavenger hunts.
TWO WAYS TO BOOK YOUR VISIT 1. Call 757-393-8031 ext. 10, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 2:30pm OR 2. Email ahlesk@vshfm.com with your name, group name, contact number, program date, number of students and if you would like an education program, guided tour and/or scavenger hunt. In the subject line of the email please put: Education Reservation. After scheduling your visit, you will be emailed a Confirmation/Invoice Sheet, directions to the Museum, our Museum Policies sheet and the FAQ sheet. GROUP PRICING (pricing good through June 30, 2012)
Groups of 15 to 100 students: $6.00 per student (includes admission, a guided tour, and an educational program or scavenger hunt.)
CHAPERONES
Teachers and teacher assistants who show their school identification will get in free. Teachers without school ID and all adult chaperones will be required to pay a $6.00 admission fee. One chaperone is required per 10 students.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Teachers and chaperones are responsible for the behavior of the group and MUST remain with the group at all times. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum reserves the right to terminate the visit, without reimbursement, to any group or individual that is inadequately supervised or acting in an irresponsible manner.
PAYMENT
Full payment is required on the day of your visit. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Checks should be made payable to: Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.
CANCELLATIONS
We ask that groups cancel their scheduled field trip 14 days prior to scheduled visit. Groups cancelling 13 days or less prior to their scheduled visit will be required to pay the full cost of their reservation.
The Day of Your Visit WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Education staff will greet your buses on Middle Street (please keep students on bus). Your group leader will be asked to present the Confirmation/Invoice form and payment to the ticket office upon arrival.
BUS PARKING
Free Bus Parking is available. Parking instructions will be given to the Lead Bus Driver upon arrival.
LATE ARRIVAL
If your group is more than 15 minutes late we cannot guarantee you will have enough time to complete the scheduled program or guided tour and museum staff will adjust the tour as needed.
TOUR AGENDA 10:00 10:00-10:15 10:15-12:30 12:30 12:30-1:00
Arrival to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Students, teachers and chaperones will unload from buses. If you have scheduled lunch at the museum, bagged lunches will be dropped off in the Sports Gallery. Everyone will go to the Cox Communication Theater for orientation. Students will tour and interact throughout the museum, see our inspirational video, visit the Final Score Gift Shop and participate in an Education Program or Scavenger Hunt. Departure for groups not staying for lunch. Bagged lunch in Sports Gallery if scheduled, then departure.
LUNCHES
Groups may bring bag lunches to eat in the Sports Gallery before returning to school providing that the Sports Gallery is available. Vending machines are NOT available.
THE FINAL SCORE GIFT SHOP
Teachers can request that groups not visit the gift shop. Requests can be made upon arrival. Only 10 students, with chaperone, are allowed at a time in order to better serve you.
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Preschool (4-5 year olds) All preschool programs are ONLY available “In Your Classroom” and a minimum of 2 programs must be booked.
Preschool Rates: $100 for two programs, $50 for each additional program booked for the same day. - Mileage is free if your preschool is located in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk or Virginia Beach. - Those who wish to book a Preschool Program in another city should check with our Reservationist to see about travel to your area. - Minimum of 10 preschoolers, maximum of 25 perschoolers per program. - Teachers and assistants must be present and able to help during entire program. - Program will run from 25-35 minutes based on age of group and attention span. Contact Jennifer Barnes at (757) 393-8031 ext. 14 or barnesj@vshfm.com to book in your classroom! MATH Teach Me Math at the Ballgame (VA Math Foundation Block 1,2,3,4,5,6)
Your preschoolers will take an imaginary trip to a Washinton Nationals baseball game! At the game, the students will find shapes, colors and letters - all without having to leave their seats! At the end of this program, your preschoolers will complete an art project about their trip to the ballgame!
SCIENCE The Senses Come Alive
This program teaches your preschoolers about the five senses. Sight, touch, taste, smell and listening have never been so much fun as they are with these hands-on activities! This program will wrap-up with the students hearing the story of The Brave Little Monster and will ask them to figure out all the senses he uses to ward off the scary boys and girls!
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Mini Hall of Famer (VA Physical & Motor Devel’t Foundation Block 4/VA Personal & Social Devlp’t Block 3,4)
Students will learn what it takes to become their best self in and out of the classroom. This program teaches the importance of honesty, respect, sharing, individuality and self-confidence. Following a story, your preschoolers will make a silly art project - sure to be placed on the fridge at home!
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GRADES K-2ND The following programs are available IN YOUR CLASSROOM!!! MATH We Like to Move It, Move It and Learn it: MATH
ONLY AVAILABLE IN YOUR CLASSROOM!! See p. 7 for full description! Math SOL K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.11, K. 16 Math SOL 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.17 Math SOL 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.9, 2.20
Teach Me Math at the Ballgame (Math SOL K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.11, K.12, K.13, K.14, K.15, K.16/ 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.12,
1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.17/ 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.16, 2.17, 2.20) Before the ump has a chance to yell “Play Ball!”, your students will have begun reviewing SOL math skills as they take an imaginary trip to a Washington Nationals baseball game. Teachers, you will be able to evaluate your students as they calculate the purchase of tickets, analyze player information and much more as your students share their answers using our ACTIVoters. Each grade level has its own version of the program. Students will never look at a baseball game the same!
SCIENCE A Sense of Matter (Science SOL K.2, K.4)
Your students will figure out what’s inside the gift box for the Washington Redskins to use on game day. Students will review the five senses and the different physical properties that can describe an object. This hands-on learning activity will have them utilizing all five senses.
Olympics: Rain or Shine (Science SOL 1.7)
The Olympic Planning Committee has asked for your students input in preparing for the upcoming Winter & Summer Games. What will the athletes wear to keep them warm during the Winter Olympics? Should ice skating be an event at the Summer Olympics? These important questions and more will help the Committee plan successful Olympic Games.
Movin’ Matter (Science SOL 2.3)
Students will be movin’, groovin’, and learning with the states of matter. Before the Active Learning begins, students will review information about solid, liquid, and gas and how they change between the three states of matter.
HEALTH That’s My Plate (Nutrition Health SOL K.1a/ 2.3f, 2.2a)
Your students will design their dream lunch and then redesign that same lunch using Choose My Plate as a guide line. This program introduces the new Choose My Plate template and allows students a hands-on opportunity to make a visual representation of what they’ve learned. Students will also learn about the importance of regular physical activity.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Hall of Famer in Training (Health SOL K.6/1.4 a,c, 1.6 History and Social Science SOL K.8/1.10/2.10)
This program teaches your students what it takes to be a Hall of Famer! Your students will be actively learning how to draw conclusions, discovering the importance of respect, honesty and self-control while exploring how to be a team player in and out of the classroom. Book this program early in the year to bring unity to your new class or at the end of the year as a class bonding experience they’ll never forget!
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GRADES 3rd - 5th The following programs are available IN YOUR CLASSROOM!!! MATH We Like to Move It, Move It and Learn it: MATH
ONLY AVAILABLE IN YOUR CLASSROOM!! See p. 7 for full description! Math SOL 3.1, 3.5, 3.14, 3.15 Math SOL 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.10 Math SOL 5.4, 5.12, 5.13, 5.16
Teach Me Math at the Ballgame ( Math SOL 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.10, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18, 3.19/4.1, 4.4, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15/5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16, 5.17) Your students will be whisked off to an imaginary game featuring the Washington Nationals baseball team. You will be able to immediately evaluate the mastery of skills of your students as they figure out player stats, the path of the baseball and much more as your students share their answers using our ACTIVoters. Each grade level has its own version of this program. Baseball will never be the same! SCIENCE The Simple Six (Science SOL 3.2)
Let us help you introduce or review the six simple machines. Your students will learn “The Simple Six Shuffle” with fun, kid-friendly upbeat music and take the “Simple Six Quiz”! “The Simple Six” have never been so much fun!
Freddie the Force Mascot (Science SOL 4.2)
Freddie the Force Mascot needs your students’ help to create a new launch device for his Half-Time T-shirt Give Away. By trial and error, your students will explore the capabilities of different catapults while trying to get Freddie’s t-shirts into the target. Before experimenting with the items inside the Bucket of Catapult Goodies, your students will review potential and kinetic energy, friction, direction, and speed.
A Matter of Fact (Science SOL 5.4) “Prop” Ernie Matter, Virginia’s hottest new racecar driver, has a problem. His pit coach and head mechanic are arguing about which of the three states of matter is most important. Your students can help settle the dispute by doing a series of tests and experiments about the properties of matter. At the end of this program your students will know all there is to know about the basics of matter!
HEALTH That’s My Plate (Nutrition Health SOL 3.1, 3.2/4.1/5.2) Your students will design their dream lunch and then redesign their dream lunch using Choose My Plate as a guide line. This program introduces the new Choose My Plate template and allows students the hands-on opportunity to make a visual representation of what they’ve learned. Students will also learn about the importance of regular physical activity and goal setting.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Hall of Famer in Training (Health SOL 3.2/4.2/5.1) This program teaches your students what it takes to be a Hall of Famer! Your students will be actively learning how to draw conclusions, discovering the importance of respect, honesty, and self-control while exploring how to be a team player in and out of the classroom. Book this program early in the year to bring unity to your new class or at the end of the year as a class bonding experience they’ll never forget.
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GRADES 6th - 12th The following programs are available IN YOUR CLASSROOM!!! MATH Football Fanatics Mathematics
This program will focus on questions that have appeared on previous SOL Tests for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Math. Integers, Exponents, Probability Hutt, Hutt, HIKE! Student teams will play table football to figure out who is a Mathematics Fanatic. Teams will be challenged on actual past SOL test questions in order to advance down the field for the chance to be the first to score! Please specify grade level when booking this program.
SCIENCE Isaac Newton’s Roller Coaster of Motion (Science SOL 6.2a/PS.10/PH.5d, PH.6a)
Your students will review Sir Isaac Newton’s Three Laws of Motion as well as the concepts of inertia, gravity, acceleration, mass, force and speed. Then your students will create their own version of Isaac Newton’s Roller Coaster of Motion using the principles of friction, potential and kinetic energy, velocity, and momentum.
HEALTH The Vending Machine of Health ( Health SOL 6.2a, 6.6/7.2a,d, 7.3/8.2a/9.1b,d,e/10.1a) Do you see your students raiding the vending machine at lunch?Do you see them grabbing cans of soda because it’s convenient? Your students will learn how to choose a healthy snack and how to interpret information from food nutrition labels. Students will also learn where to find the nutritional facts of their favorite fast food chains and what activities and lifestyle changes can help burn those extra calories. This program wraps up with the eye-opening book/ game “Eat This, Not That” match-up.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Future Stars of the Commonwealth (Health SOL 6.3, 6.4/7.5/8.2b,c) This is the age where learning how to be a “team player” is important. Let us help teach your students the importance of working together, asking for help, communicating clearly, and having high expectations for themselves and their teammates. With our hands-on team building games, every student will be actively engaged and participating. This program is helpful anytime throughout the school year! At the end of the program your students will know the meaning of T.E.A.M.
MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM That’s a Job!
“That’s a Job” program teaches students there is more to sports than just the athletes and coaches. This program is designed to spark career options in your athletic and non-athletic students with hands-on activities and demonstrations sure to get their minds thinking of the future. It’s never too early to start them on the right path!
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IN YOUR CLASSROOM LET US COME TO YOU - The Hall of Fame Hits the Road! Did you see a program that you like but you can’t make it to us? Have us come to you!
All of our programs are available in your classroom! Programs can be held in any large, open area for our very active programs, or the classroom for some of our less active programs! - A minimum of 15 students and a maximum of 30 students per program - Programs run 35 minutes to 45 minutes - $85 for one program - $75 for each additional program up to 3 per day - Gas Mileage Free for any school located in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, or Virginia Beach; all other cities call or e-mail for mileage rates Contact Jennifer Barnes at (757) 393-8031 ext. 14 or barnesj@vshfm.com to book in your classroom!
CLASSROOM VISIT SPECIAL: This program is ONLY available in your classroom!!! We Like to Move It, Move It and Learn It: Math
Who said students had to learn while sitting at a desk? With this program your students will be up and moving while improving math skills. Move It and Learn It: Math gives your students an opportunity to play active games while reviewing place value, patterns, decimals, geometric figures and so much more. Each Move It and Learn It program is tailored to your grade level.
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Other Programs SCAVENGER HUNTS (Grades 3rd-12th/Boy and Girls Scouts)
Have you been looking for a way to reward your students? Book a scavenger hunt with us!! This is also a GREAT group activity for your Boy or Girl Scout troop! Upon your arrival, your group will be given a Scavenger Hunt sheet and led through the museum by one of our educators. Using teamwork, reading skills and following directions, your group will not only complete the scavenger hunt but will also know many fun facts about the Hall of Fame! Only available at the museum. Contact Kathie Ahles (757) 393-8031 ext. 10 or email ahlesk@vshfm.com for more information or to book your groups visit!
Math/Science/Fitness and Family Fun Nights AT YOUR SCHOOL!
Book the Hall of Fame to be a part of your schools special night. The Education Staff will work with your staff to create an activity that will fit with your night’s theme. Rates: $100.00 for the first 30 – 60 minutes $50.00 for each additional 30 minutes Contact Jennifer Barnes at (757) 393-8031 ext. 14 or barnesj@vshfm.com for more details and/or to schedule the Hall of Fame to attend your theme night!
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TEACHER RESOURCES UPCOMING EDUCATION EVENT: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 Never been to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum? This is your chance! You and a guest can visit the museum for free by simply showing your teacher identification badge. The classroom will be set-up from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm to show samples of all of our programs listed in this brochure and to preview our teacher workshop “SOL Recess”.
SOL RECESS: TEACHER WORKSHOP How do you use Active Learning to engage your students? “95% of what is actively taught is retained.” - Action Packed Classrooms by Catherine Summerfield Not all movement is the same, during this teacher workshop you will learn how simple movements to your already existing lessons can change how your students retain the information. Museum Education staff will teach you games, activities and lessons to use in the classroom and/or at recess time using little to no equipment. Cost: $30.00 Dates: October 15, 2011 January 16, 2012 March 24, 2012 Contact Jennifer Barnes at (757) 393-8031 ext. 14 or barnesj@vshfm.com for more information! *SOL Recess is also available for workshops in your school or at your next staff meeting!
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Education Department is proud to offer Grant Opportunities for the 2011-2012 school year! Please visit the Education tab on our website www.vshfm.com for information on grant opportunities and how to apply!
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at the Hall of Fame BOY SCOUT & GIRL SCOUT SERVICES The Education Department oers services to Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups. The Tiger Cubs, Bear Cubs, Wolf Cubs, Webelos, Boy Scouts, Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Senior/Cadet Girl Scouts can enjoy an indoor camping trip during a Museum Camp-In or conduct a weekend Scout meeting by participating in a Museum Scavenger Hunt. Call Kathie Ahles (757)393-8031 ext 10, or e-mail ahlesk@vshfm.com for more information or visit us online at www.vshfm.com. Please put Scout Information in the subject line of the e-mail. STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Do you know a Student-Athlete that stands out from the crowd? Applications will be accepted through September 2011! Nominate the student -athlete in your life for the honor of Student Athlete of the Year! Applications are on our website at www.vshfm.com!
BIRTHDAY/TEAM PARTY PACKAGES Looking for a great venue for a birthday or end-of-season party? Make it a party to remember at the Hall of Fame!! Parties include: admission, full use of all exhibits, meal, party favor and a decorated party room!
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