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COOKIN' School Shows

What’s COOKIN’? An explosive percussion show that sliced, diced and banged its way across the globe! Working against the clock to prepare a wedding feast, four zany chefs make a manic menu of nonstop, high-speed action that whips up into an all-you-can-eat frenzy of martial arts and Korean Samul nori drumming. Every utensil (yes, even the kitchen sink!) becomes an ingredient in a recipe for havoc and heart-pounding rhythms so irresistible, you’ll be ready for a second hilarious helping! Run time: 60 minutes

CSI: "Adventures in Forensics"

Residency

CSI: “Adventures in Forensics” is a full day, interactive and comprehensive forensics program for 4-5th grade students. All activities are “Hands on and Minds on” and your students will love becoming crime scene investigators. Topics covered include: evidence collection, fingerprinting (latent and patent prints), DNA extraction, blood type testing and hair/fiber analysis using microscopy. In the culminating activity, students process a mock crime scene, conduct laboratory analysis of all physical evidence and conclude who the perpetrator(s) is/are. Successful student groups earn their CSI badge!

Cyanotype Murals & Sunprints (All Levels)

Residency ; Workshop

Students will learn about a historical photographic process and the science behind photography in this unique program. The process can be as complex as designing digital negatives that integrate text or as simple as teaching students the basics of light and shadow. Regardless of the approach, the final product is always magical and beautiful!

Dance & Circus Arts Throughout History

Assembly/Performance

Our In-School Shows are a 60-minute show that includes a question and answer session at the end. 4-5 performing artists will share historical and cultural information on but not limited to the following disciplines: contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, stilt-walking, trapeze, juggling, aerial silks and partner acrobatics.

DDU Show: Australian Music, Character Building & More!

Assembly/Performance

G’day! The DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, art, science, comedy, character building, anti-bullying and audience participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is much more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational and super fun for all ages! During the show, we play a variety of exotic didgeridoos, demonstrating various playing styles and upbeat rhythms. We also use a multitude of props – motivational signs, vocabulary lists, maps, globes, artwork and puppets – to deliver educational lessons and empowering messages. The program is very participatory, and several segments involve students playing instruments, dancing or acting out a story. We adjust the program content and delivery style according to the audience age range. DDU will motivate your students to … – Appreciate world music and art. – Act with kindness and acceptance. – Respect multiculturalism and diversity. – Think creatively and imaginatively. – Stand up against bullying. – Protect the environment. – Become better global citizens! Learn more about our school programs at www.didgedownunder.com/schools. Please view our promo videos at www.didgedownunder.com/gallery.

Didgeridoo Make & Play Residency

Residency

This amazing cultural arts experience includes two to five full days of didgeridoo immersion. The residency kicks off with the DDU show and includes the same learning experience as the Aussie Funk Jam, plus more advanced didgeridoo rhythms and playing techniques. The residency culminates with a mini-performance, in which the students are the musical stars! Upon request, each participant also can make, paint and decorate a cardboard didgeridoo. (Cardboard tubes must be purchased separately by the school. We know an inexpensive supplier.) The residency is best for ages 8 and up. Learn more about our school programs at www.didgedownunder.com/schools. Please view our promo videos at www.didgedownunder.com/gallery.

Dig Into Earth Science

Day Trip

Uncover the world beneath our feet as young scientists dig into the world of Earth science. Children will use scientific tools to investigate, measure, and describe the properties and uses of Earth materials. Dig deeper to discover what lives in the dirt and other wonders found under the ground.

Diggery Digger's Dino Adventure Now In 3D

Assembly/Performance ; Out-of-School-Time ; Residency

While Paleontologist Diggery Diggers is showing his fossils to a live audience, he discovers a “top secret” box the museum accidentally packed. Curious, Diggery opens the box and unleashes the DinoSauroScope 3000 or DINA taking the audience back into time to interact with dinosaurs. All is well until they use DINA on a large dinosaur egg. The egg hatches and an amazing thing happens. The dinosaurs in museums around the world start to come alive! The only way to stop this dinosaur regeneration is to return the baby dinosaur back to it’s mother. Come along for a rocking dino adventure with Diggery and save the human race. The show has incredible props including large interactive animated characters, dinosaur bones, a giant dinosaur egg and beautiful puppets. Combined with intriguing magic and rocking music, this is the Story Ship’s most memorable adventure. Audience members constantly interact by digging up fossils, scanning with the DINA, helping solve puzzles and singing songs. Only you can help stop the dinosaur invasion and save the world! Book a show now!?

Digital Photography & Composition (Grades 2-12)

Professional Development ; Residency ; Workshop

Students will learn the foundations of how to capture stunning images by applying the elements of design and various techniques to enhance their digital photographs. The first day of this program will focus on learning to see like a photographer and compelling a photo shoot. The second day of the program will integrate editing techniques. As a final product, photographs can be printed for display at the school or the group of class photos can be placed together in a video for sharing at school functions, etc.

Digital Storytelling Workshops & Residencies

Professional Development ; Residency ; Virtual/Online Program ; Workshop

Workshops in Story Writing, Animation, Podcasting and Storybook App Creation Available In Person or Virtual We have three digital storytelling residency tracts or projects you can do with your students and teachers. Each project is broken down into single workshops. The workshops cover specific content and can be offered for teacher professional development as well as for students. This allows schools to be selective about what they want their students and teachers to learn. Story Writing, Audio Recording and Podcast Creation Projects Students write and record their own stories and set them to music and sound effects. We can then publish them to your school’s very own podcast. If you don’t have a podcast, we can create one with you. If your schools test scores are low in reading and language arts, these workshops are perfect for working on writing and reading skills. You can also tailor your story creation to offer curriculum connections with other subjects like math and science. Animation Projects Students create their own animation videos with green screen technology. This project tract can also have multiple curriculum connections with art, math, science and music. Don’t worry about technical issues. We bring everything we need including iPads, camera, lights, green screen and everything else necessary to finish the projects. Storybook App Projects We will write, illustrate and record an original story by your students then turn it into an app for mobile devices. The app will play on any Andriod or Apple device as well as play through the internet on your browser. Visit us online at www.storyship.com or call us so we can tailor make digital story telling projects that help you focus your resources to increase your student’s and teacher’s academic performance.

Dino Time

Day Trip

Unearth the fascinating world of paleontology and unravel the secrets of the past. Students will explore genuine fossils, create unique imprint fossils and participate in an exciting fossil excavation to discover their own treasured keepsakes.

Dinosaur Days

Day Trip

Your class will be transformed into paleontologists as they explore the thrilling world of dinosaurs. Children will unearth authentic fossilized treasures, create models of imprint fossils, and explore real dinosaur fossils.

Dissection Connection

Day Trip

Learn owl about it! Students will dissect owl pellets and collect, analyze and interpret the data to make connections to broader environmental themes such as ecosystems, adaptations and biodiversity.

DNA Detectives

Day Trip

Untangle the secrets stored in DNA’s double helix and enter the captivating world of genetics. Students will explore genotypes, phenotypes, alleles, and traits through guided inquiry experiments and investigations.

Drip Drip Drought

Day Trip

Go with the flow as students discover and explore the hydrosphere. Water quality testing, an examination of the water cycle, and an investigation into water availability will highlight the importance of this natural resource and spark students to conserve and protect water.

Earth, Moon & the Great Beyond

Day Trip

How well do you know your solar neighbors? Students will take off on an educational journey as they design a scale map of our remarkable solar system. They will uncover fascinating insights about our planetary neighbors and learn about the Moon’s phases through an inquiry driven investigation.

Ecosystem Explorations

Day Trip

Prepare to travel the globe without leaving the lab. Compare the unique characteristics, species, and interconnected relationships found in biomes. Students will enhance their understanding as they observe specimens and draw conclusions. They will work together to identify adaptations of Animal Ambassadors and deduce which biome each animal calls home.

Ecosystem Explorations

Day Trip

Prepare to travel the globe without leaving the lab. Compare the unique characteristics, species, and interconnected relationships found in biomes. Students will enhance their understanding as they observe specimens and draw conclusions. They will work together to identify adaptations of Animal Ambassadors and deduce which biome each animal calls home.

Energetic Contraptions

Day Trip

Students will need to brace themselves for physics in action! They’ll uncover the science behind the catapult and its fascinating application of energy transfer. Working in teams, students will immerse themselves in the design process and launch their engineering skills to new levels as they construct and test catapults.

Energizing Ecosystems

Day Trip

Students will follow the energy through an ecosystem and explore the intricate connections between food, water and nutrients. With the aid of our Animal Ambassadors and engaging interactive stations, students will understand the interconnected relationships and factors that govern the balance of life within an ecosystem.

Energy, Energy, Energy

Assembly/Performance

Students will experience the electrifying world of energy as we unveil the scientific secrets hidden within chemistry and physics. Witness stunning demonstrations that will spark your class’s curiosity and fuel their passion for learning. Discover how vital energy is to every action, from listening to music, or playing sports, to completing their assignments. Get ready to power up your students’ knowledge and transform their understanding of the world around them.

Engineering Artemis

Day Trip

Get ready to witness the transformation of students into aerospace engineers, overcoming the complexities of space exploration. With an in-depth understanding of cosmic conditions, these young minds will design innovative solutions to genuine challenges inspired by the thrilling Artemis missions. Join them on this journey into the future of Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

Engineering Solutions

Day Trip

The engineering design process will come alive as students become engineers. Interactive stations with unique challenges will focus on different branches of engineering, including civil, mechanical, and electrical. Students will work together to brainstorm, test, and iterate on their solutions.

Everything Matters

Day Trip

Students will explore and experiment with the fascinating world of matter. Through chemical reactions and observations, they will discover the physical properties that make solids, liquids, and gases unique.

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