Learn about Math Science Nucleus
facilities in Fremont
2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR

FREE OPEN HOUSE
for teachers only
Science Lesson Plans  and Materials  ready to use in classroom
Hands-on, tested (content that integrates basic teaching skills); designed by Math Science Nucleus
Teachers learn how to customize materials to your school; help prepare for field trips, learn by doing, award winning curriculum.

locations

Children's Natural History Museum

DECEMBER 4, Wednesday  2-5 pm  OPEN HOUSE  (Drop in) parking available onsite   4074 Eggers Drive, Fremont Children's Natural History Museum opened it's door to the public in 2006 to introduce students and public to the Ice Age Megafauna of Fremont.  The museum helped to make the Math Science Nucleus field trips (which started in 1990's)more exciting.  Displays are designed to reinforce the field trips.   Learn about different field trips.  See our museum shop with many science materials at reasonable prices.  We are also looking for 5 classes (6th grade) for free field trip on Oceans- Past and Present  (weaves the story of climate change) Refreshments and 20% off museum items.    Informal:  Staff will be available to show museum and answer questions.  Please email Joyce (blueford@msnucleus.org) if you plan to attend

Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon

DECEMBER 11, Wednesday  2-5 pm  OPEN HOUSE  (Drop in) parking available onsite  1999 Walnut Ave, Fremont Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon is a 17 acre restoration site that is now an urban forest with a 5 acre lake and 3 tule ponds to help clean storm water before it goes out to the San Francisco Bay.  We offer free field trips for Alameda county schools (112 per year) and we work with high school students for their community service.  Our field trips all go with NGSS standards, especially environmental.  We also have a lot of curriculum revolving around composting, climate change, chemistry that will help teachers with teaching local science.  Teachers can get milkweed plants, monarch caterpillars (they are in full bloom), tules and how Ohlones used them.  We have a new display on Ohlone and other local Native Americans, including a midden found in Newark.  Some teachers can take a tour, other teachers can talk curriculum.   Informal:  Staff will be available to show museum and answer questions.  Please email Joyce (blueford@msnucleus.org) if you plan to attend

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