Group Education Programs: 2022-2023

• IN PERSON PROGRAMS

  The Intrepid Museum is pleased to offer engaging, inquiry-based field trips to the Museum highlighting the intersection of innovation and history through our collection of engineering marvels, historic spaces and powerful stories! * All programs are 60 minutes, after which your group is free to stay and explore should your schedule allow. Availability is limited. In order to reserve your spot all reservation and payment information must be received at least two weeks before the date of the visit. Please complete a Field Trip/Group Program Request form to start your group reservation. After you submit the request form, a Group Sales Representative will follow up to confirm the date and time. Please note that large groups may need to be divided over multiple time slots and/or dates. *Self-Contained Classes, please click here for more information about year-round programs for groups of learners with disabilities.    The Museum COVID-19 safety precautions must be followed while participating in a group program. For updates to COVID-19 Policy please click here.   ALL AGES Welcome Aboard- Intrepid Highlights Tour An educator will take your group on a tour of the Intrepid Museum, where students will learn about the history of the ship and the crew who served from 1943-1974. All programs are adjusted to be age appropriate and will vary according to the age of the group.   GRADES K-2 Social Studies/History Life Aboard Intrepid (Grades K-2) What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss the many ways in which life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve life aboard. Students will learn how a sense of community was built on board Intrepid and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences. STEM Transportation: Sea, Air & Space (Grades K-2) Learn about different modes of transportation through the lens of an aircraft carrier, a ship that functions as an airport at sea! Students will explore the features of various aircraft, spacecraft and the ship itself. Materials needed: paper, crayon, marker, or coloring pencil. GRADES 3-5 Social Studies/History Life Aboard Intrepid (Grades 3-5) What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss the many ways in which life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve life aboard. Students will learn how a sense of community was built on board Intrepid and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences. STEM The Four Forces of Flight (Grades 3-5) Students will discuss the parts of a plane and how nature influences shape and design. Educators will demonstrate the four forces of flight and students will experiment with these concepts before creating their own simple flying machines. Fundamental concepts such as the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's principle and aerodynamics will be discussed.  Exploring Spacecraft (Grades 3-5) Evaluate the challenges of early space missions as an educator discusses the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race! Explore Intrepid’s role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions and get a tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise.   GRADES 6-8 Social Studies/ History Intrepid’s Service: Focused Study The former USS Intrepid served for 31 years for the United States Navy and it’s rich history can be explored today through the collections of the Museum. Learn in detail about  Intrepid’s involvement in a specific period of time that corresponds with your unit of study. Choose from World War II, Cold War, and Vietnam War Era.   STEM Exploring Spacecraft (Grades 6-8) During this program, students will evaluate the challenges of early space missions as an educator discusses the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race.  Students will also explore Intrepid’s role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. Students will get a tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise. Designing for Flight (Grades 6-8) The design of an aircraft plays an important role in that aircraft’s ability to manipulate the sum of forces in order to impact its motion. Students will explore the museum’s collection of aircraft and evaluate different aircraft’s level of success in achieving the tasks they were designed for.   Con Edison STEM Days Out: Free Programs for Middle Schools Thanks to the generous support from Con Edison, the Intrepid Museum is offering free STEM programs to NYC and Westchester middle school students on select Wednesdays during the 2022-2023 school year. STEM Days Out aims to stimulate the interest of middle school students in science, technology, engineering and math through free education programs held at STEM-rich cultural institutions. Programs available for middle school students this year are Exploring Spacecraft and Designing for Flight.   Available Dates 2022: November 16, December 7, December 21 2023: January 4, January 18, February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, April 5, April 19, May 3, May 17 Contact Group Sales to inquire about a free program and reserve a spot for your middle school class today. Spots are limited! groupsales@intrepidmuseum.org You may also complete a Field Trip Request Form and mention Con Edison STEM Days Out in your request.   GRADES 9-12 Social Studies/ History Intrepid’s Service: Focused Study The former USS Intrepid served for 31 years for the United States Navy and it’s rich history can be explored today through the collections of the Museum. Learn in detail about  Intrepid’s involvement in a specific period of time that corresponds with your unit of study. Choose from World War II, Cold War, and Vietnam War Era.   STEM Designing for Flight (Grades 9-12) The design of an aircraft plays an important role in that aircraft’s ability to manipulate the sum of forces in order to impact its motion. Students will explore the museum’s collection of aircraft and evaluate different aircraft’s level of success in achieving the tasks they were designed for.

• VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

  Online school programs are 45 minutes and offered via Zoom. If you require another video conferencing platform for your online program (such as Google Meet, etc.) we will work out the details with you. Pre-visit materials will be emailed to the teacher once the reservation is complete. Registration is required at least two weeks in advance of the program date. Payment is due in advance and is not refundable, though your program will be rescheduled at no cost if you need to cancel. For more information, please visit our FAQ page. A member of the Group Sales Department can assist you in making a reservation. Please complete a Virtual Museum Program Request form to start your group reservation. *Self-Contained Classes, please click here for more information about groups with disabilities*   ALL AGES Welcome Aboard! Highlights of the Intrepid Museum (All Ages) An educator will take your group on a virtual tour of the Intrepid Museum, where students will learn about the history of the ship and the crew who served from 1943-1974. All programs are adjusted to be age-appropriate and will vary according to the age of the group.   K-12 Programs PRE-K and Early ChildhoodComing Soon! Blast off for an exciting new streaming program series for our youngest Intrepid adventurers (ages 3-6)! Join us as we explore themes in sea, air, & space through storytelling, music, activities and imaginative play! GRADES K-2 Social Studies/History Life Aboard Intrepid (Grades K-2) What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss the many ways in which life aboardIntrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve life aboard. Students will learn how a sense of community was built on board Intrepid and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences. STEM Transportation: Sea, Air & Space (Grades K-2) Learn about different modes of transportation through the lens of an aircraft carrier, a ship that functions as an airport at sea! Students will explore the features of various aircraft, spacecraft and the ship itself. Materials needed: paper, crayon, marker, or coloring pencil. Star Stories (Grades K-2) The motions of the Sun, Moon and stars create recognizable patterns that led to the development of the astronomy that we know today. Using an online planetarium program, students will view the night sky, see how our planet moves in space, and learn how that movement affects our days and seasons. After viewing the stars and learning how these observations of the sky were used to explain different phenomena on Earth in the past, students will create an engaging art project based on their own interpretations of the stars. Materials needed: paper, crayon, marker or coloring pencil. GRADES 3-5 Social Studies/History Life Aboard Intrepid (Grades 3-5) What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss the many ways in which life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve life aboard. Students will learn how a sense of community was built on board Intrepid and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences. STEM The Four Forces of Flight (Grades 3-5) Students will discuss the parts of a plane and how nature influences shape and design. Educators will demonstrate the four forces of flight and students will experiment with these concepts before creating their own simple flying machines. Fundamental concepts such as the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's principle and aerodynamics will be discussed. Materials needed: paper, paperclip (recommended). Supplementary Materials-Visual Instructions | Supplementary Materials-Template Star Stories (Grades 3-5) The motions of the Sun, Moon and stars create recognizable patterns that led to the development of the astronomy that we know today. Using an online planetarium program, students will view the night sky, see how our planet moves in space, and learn how that movement affects our days and seasons. After viewing the stars and learning how these observations of the sky were used to explain different phenomena on Earth in the past, students will create an engaging art project based on their own interpretations of the stars. Materials needed: paper, crayon, marker or coloring pencil.   GRADES 6-8 Social Studies/ History Visual Thinking (Grades 6-8) A picture is worth a thousand words. After going on a virtual tour of specific exhibits, students will examine historic photographs and practice analyzing and interpreting these important primary sources. This program engages students in inquiry-based discussion and allows them to engage in critical dialogue through both writing and discussion.   STEM Intrepid and the Space Race (Grades 6-8) An educator will discuss the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race, including Intrepid's role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. Students will get a tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise. Exploring Newton’s Laws through Space Craft (Grades 6-8) Are we really weightless in space? What does an astronaut experience while living on the International Space Station? After observing and taking part in science demonstrations, students will explore the concepts of microgravity and gravitational force and construct their own arguments on how gravity works. Amazing Aircraft (Grades 6-8) Aircraft can come in many forms and have wide-ranging functions. Explore the aircraft in Intrepid's collection and create three different paper airplane designs alongside a Museum educator to determine how plane design impacts function. Materials needed: three sheets of paper.   GRADES 9-12 Social Studies/ History Intrepid’s Service: Focused Study The former USS Intrepid served for 31 years for the United States Navy and it’s rich history can be explored today through the collections of the Museum. Learn in detail about  Intrepid’s involvement in a specific period of time that corresponds with your unit of study. Choose from World War II, Cold War, and Vietnam War Era. Double Victory: Black Americans in World War II (Grades 9-12) In World War II, many Black Americans sought double victory, both at home and at war. Intrepid's Black sailors were underrepresented and often relegated to low-ranking positions on board, mirroring the Jim Crow laws taking place at home. Looking at primary sources from the Museum's collection and personal accounts from Black sailors who lived and fought on Intrepid, we will explore themes of segregation, discrimination and brave activism in creating historical change. Supplementary Materials.

CONTACT THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Call: 646-381-5020
Email: education@intrepidmuseum.org