for grades: 3 i 4 | 5
Symbols of New York
Did you know that New York has 16 state symbols? Why is each symbol special to our state? How does an official symbol get chosen? Discover the origins and facts about products made in New York in this fascinating hands-on program. Learn about the life cycles and history of our state mammal, reptile, insect and fossil! The program begins with a discussion of the concept of “symbols”. The students will role-play as they become legislators. Students are then challenged to test their knowledge of each category of symbol… is our official state fruit a blueberry or an apple? After taking a vote, the true symbol is revealed followed by an interactive presentation of fun facts and artifacts. Maybe your class can nominate the next symbol of New York (we don’t yet have an official amphibian!)
Basic concepts covered in this program include:
Government and the passing of laws
Citizen science
Symbolism
Commerce, Tourism, Recreation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
as a field trip
Program Length: 90 minutes
45 minute presentation
30 minute forest trail walk
15 minutes free exploration
Gift shop available upon request
Picnic area available upon request
Program Cost:
$200 for up to 25 students
Staff is free
Location: Wildlife Education Center
(25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson NY, 12520)
in the classroom
Program Length: 45 minutes
Program Cost:
$225, plus travel fee, for the first program.
$200 for each additional program on the same day