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Dr. Nehru Cherukupalli:
Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Geology City University of NY Brooklyn; PhD Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Graduate School and University Center of City University NY; Earth and Planetary Sciences, Museum of Natural History, NY; Hofstra University, LI Visiting Lecturer. Dr. Cherukupalli is identifying an oceanographer and climatologist to work with him on this project.

 

  • ROCKS AND MINERALS – Middle and High Schools

Hands on workshop to identify rocks and minerals of our area)

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  • GLACIERS AND WIND – Middle and High School

What part did these natural forces play in forming Long Island?  Where are the topographical and geological results of these are extreme forces most clearly evident?

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  • THE TEMPLE CAVES OF INDIA – Middle and High School

Centuries ago, Indian monks and artists would take years creating incredible rock-cut architecture manually out of sandstone, cliffs, and rock formations. After this amazing feat was achieved, they would then intricately design the walls with carvings and murals, and fill the interior with statues. India's cave temples show early traces of human life and culture and the importance of Hinduism and Buddhism in the country's history

Betsy Gulotta and Friends of the Hempstead Plains:​
Conservation Project Manager at Friends of Hempstead Plains at Nassau Community College, Professor Emeritus Nassau Community College.

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  • HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AT THE HEMPSTEAD PLAINS​

(On site at Hempstead Plains - Grade school ages, family program) in Identify plants, insects, birds. Collect seeds to be planted the next year
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  • KEEP A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL

​(Elementary School) How do scientists record their findings?  Why do they write it all down? 
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  • CREATE A TERRARIUM​

Grade school aged students In this hands-on workshop children will create terrariums to take home.  How can the plants grow inside a container?  We ask students to bring their own containers.  Make a terrarium out of a jar you have at home and recycle at the same time.

 

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Dr. Kevin Manning:
Retired astrophysicist, worked as a consultant with NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory launched on the space shuttle with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and other ground-based observatories. Former Wright Fellow and Einstein Fellow, worked with Brookhaven National Laboratory, Tufts University.

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  • MICROOBSERVATORY

Brought into Middle and High Schools and work with teachers and on Family Day.
Participants use MicroObservatory software to work with images shot with MicroObservatory telescopes. Images will be displayed at the Library with original writings created by the participants.

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  • CULTURAL REASONS FOR NAMING CONSTELLATIONS ​

High School and Adult program –
Also scheduled for Opening Day, Sunday, November 25, 2012
How did the constellations get their names?  Who named them and Why?  Dr. Manning explores the reasons. 
 

  • STAR GAZING AND SUN GAZING

​Also scheduled for Opening Day, Sunday, November 25, 2012
Star and Sun gazing sessions will  be held with Dr. Manning's homemade telescope as well as telescopes provided  by Amateur Observers Society. What do we learn about our earth from the other  planets? (All ages, family program on Family Day)
 

  • TOURS using interactive media in Discover Earth Exhibit All ages on Family Day and throughout Exhibit at EMPL

Long Island Traditions ​​

(LITRAD)/Nancy Solomon, Director:
As fishermen and farmers disappear due to changes in laws, supply, and environment, LITRAD fights for the preservation of Long Island's contemporary maritime and farming culture throughout the region. LITRAD also concentrates on the many ethnic traditions found on LI.

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  • BAYMEN TODAY

​featuring working baymen of LI – 4th and 5th grade
What the industry was and is like now, and why.  The Baymen talk about how technology and global warming have changed their professions.  This includes hands-on activities with the Baymen, mending nets, creating traps, decoys, etc.
 

  • LONG ISLAND FARMERS TODAY –

All ages at LibraryFeaturing farmers of LI -- yes there are still a few farms left on LI, what happened to our farms, and why.

Long Island Aquarium:
By capturing visitors’ imaginations and emphasizing the importance of marine life and environmental preservation, Long Island Aquarium aims to provide an interactive and exciting educational experience.

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  • THE SEASHORE TOUCH TANK – Pre-K – 12th Grade

scaled appropriately to age/grade level (At Library)
Also scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Opening Day, Sunday, November 25, 2012
The creatures living along our shores come I n many different colors and shapes, and this program gives students the chance to meet some of these diverse characters. 5th to 12th grade students will learn about the diverse coastal environments surrounding Long Island, as well as the animals that have adapted to those specific habitats.

 

  • TURTLE TIME – Pre K – 6th Grade

Can turtles leave their shells? This interactive program answers that question and more through learning activities and tactile experiences. Students meet and touch a live turtle, work with puppets, and explore turtle artifacts.

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  • PREFERABLE PETS – 4th – 12th Grade

The exotic pet trade has flourished in recent years... however not every animal on sale will make a good pet. Learn the differences between "good pets" and "bad pets" and meet some of the more manageable pets that appear on our Critter Cart.

  • SHARK SURVEILLANCE – 4th – 12th Grade

scaled appropriately to age/grade level
Students will deepen their fascination with the ocean's top predator by studying the biology, ecology, and conservation of sharks. Students observe and handle shark jaws, teeth, and egg cases, and learn little-known facts about these extraordinary creatures.

David Stolarz
Cartographer for Nassau County (retired)

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  • Mapping Changes to Long Island Caused by Hurricane Sandy​

Middle and High School
Hurricane Sandy changed our Island.  We need to map our new shoreline, outlets, and channels.  Through this hands-on program David Stolarz shows you how maps not only help us find our way, but that they can show us how areas have changed.  Participants will create their own maps.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum
The Cradle of Aviation is one of the country’s premiere museums specializing in aeronautics and all that affects flight

 

  • RENEWABLE ENERGY, TURBO TO HYDRO – Grades K-12​

Funded by the National Grid Foundation
The practical sources of energy include the fossil fuels, natural gas, petroleum (or oil), and coal. Fossil fuels are referred to as nonrenewable energy sources because, once used, they are gone. Scientists are exploring the practicality of other sources called renewable energy sources. Students will learn that renewable energy resources are important because they cannot be depleted. They will explore the different types of renewable energy including sun, wind, geothermal, water, and biomass through hands-on demonstrations and inquiry questioning.

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EYES ON EARTH (30 minutes) – Grades 4-12
Earth has warmed by about 1ºF over the past 100 years. But why? And how?
Well, the Earth could be getting warmer naturally, but many of the world's leading climate scientists think that people are to blame. In this interactive class students will look at several elements that can contribute to climate change along with NASA technology that surveys our Earth’s changes.

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WEATHER TO FLY BY (30 minutes) Grades 3-8
What is something that each and every one of us, including animals and plants has had to deal with every day, all year long? Yes it is weather! Find out about basic weather patterns, where weather can be found, its effects on aircraft and the ingredients you need to conjure up some destructive forces!

Amateur Observer Society of NY/Sue Rose:
Astronomy magazine has selected the Amateur Observers' Society of New York (AOS) as the winner of the 2009 Out-of-this-World Award for outstanding programming.

 

  • CREATE A COMET -- Grade school ages, family program​

Participants are able to make their own comets out of dry ice while learning about what makes up a comet, where and how it travels.
 

  • METEOR RIGHT OR WRONG – Grade school, family program​

In this hands-on workshop participants learn to identify meteorites, how they came to earth, and of what they are made.

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  • MOON ZOO – Middle School and older​

The aim of Moon Zoo is to provide detailed crater counts for as much of the  Moon's surface as possible. Craters on the moon can last throughout time.   Through the use of Moon Zoo, scientists are enlisting our help to gather detailed  information about features on the surface of the moon.

Brookhaven National Laboratories (BNL):
Brookhaven National Laboratory, one of ten national laboratories overseen and primarily funded by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), conducts research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences, as well as in energy technologies and national security.

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  • ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES – Middle and High School age​

The need for alternative energy is great. Participants develop creative ideas of energy.

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  • CLIMATE CHANGE – All Ages, can be designed for different age groups​

Teaching scientists from BNL’s Education Center will lead workshops in climate  change and meteorology,

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DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES: Guest speakers and discussion time with every film. Part of EMPL’s Independent Film Series hosted by Dylan Skolnick of Cinema Arts Center.  Films are shown on Monday evenings, November 26, December 10, January 28 and February 11 at 7:30 p.m. 

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FILMS UNDER CONSIDERATION AT THIS TIME:
An Inconvenient Truth​

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Death of the Iceman​
 

Terra Antarctica​
 

Equator: Rivers of the Sun​
 

The Lost World of Lake Vostok​
 

Blue Planet: Ocean World​
 

Our Arctic Challenge​
 

Human Faces Behind the Rain Forest​
 

Ancient Voices Modern World: Mongolia and Australia

Making Books Sing Productions

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AN ENVIRONMENTAL PLAY —IF YOU REALLY LOVE POLAR BEARS…

3rd through 6th grade students. (Will be scheduled at EMPL on a Saturday TBA, all are welcome)

​Patchy, a little boy who loves polar bears learns about the important role he can play in saving the earth. Told through music, puppetry and physical comedy, this show educates children about climate change and the impact it’s having on animals’ habitats.

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Long Island Writers’ Guild
Writing workshops for adults exploring the Long Island they knew as children with the Long Island of today. 

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Hong Morongiello 
Chinese Tea Master

  • THE IMPORTANCE OF TEA TO THE CHINESE CULTURAL  For all ages

​Through this program we learn to appreciate the importance with which the Chinese regard tea, how it is grown, and how it should be served.  Tea and refreshments will be served.

Dr. Marion Wrenn​
Lecturer in Media and Writing at Princeton University, Editor of Painted Bride Quarterly Literary Journal, Poet.

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  • ​THE SLAVE NARRATIVES – High School

These interviews of former slaves were conducted by writers from the WPA project under Franklin Roosevelt.  They are now archived in the Library of Congress.  Marion Wrenn leads an interactive class on the need and effects of these narratives.

 

TELL ME A STORY ABOUT WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE  â€‹
Kindergarten through Second Grade

Tell Me A Story About When You Were Little is a very different kind of program.  We are asking older citizens to tell stories to young children about changes they have seen on Long Island using anecdotes of things they actually witnessed.  In a sense we will be creating an oral tradition for Long Island.  This can be brought to the classroom.

Participating Organizations:

Cradle of Aviation
 

Brookhaven National Laboratories
 

Friends if the Hempstead Plains
 

Hillwood Art Museum, CW Post
 

Long Island Traditions
 

Amateur Observers Society
 

Long island Writers’ Guild
 

Long Island Arts Council at Freeport
 

Making Books Sing​

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Participating Speakers:

Dr. Nehru Cherukupalli  ​

Geologist – Museum of Natural History


Dr. Kevin Manning 

Astrophysicist Consultant with NASA​


Dr. Jeffrey Tongue 

Meteorologist – NOAA


James Weidman  Jazz Pianist

Grammy Nominee​
 

Dr. Marion Wrenn  Writing

Princeton University​
 

Michael Alfano  ​

Sculptor
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Lydia Matabi Wilson  ​

Storyteller and Dance from Uganda
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Barbara Applegate 

Director, Hillwood Art Museum
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David Houston  ​

Actor
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Hong Morongiello  ​

Chinese Tea Master
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David Stolarz   ​

Cartographer

Discover Earth Programs Available to Educators

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