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4th and 5th Grade
Join in the journey of a German immigrant during this interactive living history presentation. Then in small groups, investigate the variety of immigrant groups that made Wisconsin their home. |
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade
 Use clues to explore Wisconsin's many waterways in this history/geography based activity. Can you figure out the names of the waterways before your time is up? Here's your chance to find out. You'll also have time to explore in our Children's Waterways Room.
Gathering of the Waters Pre-Visit Resources and Information (PDF) |
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade
Choose to learn a bit of shipwreck history told by museum educators, then imitate shipwreck divers while identifying artifacts and objects that could have been found on shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. Teachers, choose from the story of the immigrant ship Phoenix, the schooner Rouse Simmons, or passenger steamer Eastland.
Dive into Shipwrecks Pre-Visit Resources and Information (PDF) |
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Lighthouses: Guardians of the Lakes |
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4th Grade and Mixed Age Groups
Learn about what makes each lighthouse uniquely built for its job of guarding and guiding. Find out how a Fresnel lens works with the help of the Smithsonian Institute, and investigate how lighthouse keepers lived before the invention of electricity.
Lighthouse Pre-Visit Resources and Information (PDF) |
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4th Grade and 5th Grade
 Through a combination of hands-on experiments and demonstrations gain a clearer understanding of the scientific principles of buoyancy, water pressure, and weight distribution. We'll also venture into the Children's Waterways Room for some applied learning and fun!
Water Wonders Pre-Visit Resources and Information (PDF) |
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Education 
Scouts, come and join the Navy for a night with the USS COBIA Overnight Program. Details... 
