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SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
A school trip to HERSHEYPARK is truly an educational experience! Sure, your students are going to have fun on the trip, but here they can gain "hands on" experience in areas all across the curriculum from Science to Math to Language Arts ... even Music! In fact, using Chocolate as a thematic unit is a popular decision. A visit to the Park and HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD serves as the culminating activity for the unit!
Math Day
Friday May 9, 2008
The Math Day at HERSHEYPARK concept was proposed by teachers so that they can apply real life situations to the mathematical concepts learned in the classroom. At HERSHEYPARK, students can actually WATCH and time the train as it leaves the station and calculate the speed it traveled by knowing the distance traveled. It's a story problem that they'll love to complete! A special Math Day activity workbook has been developed by teachers. Call us to order your copy today, or download it now.
Physics Day
Featuring the Millersville University Physics Department
Thursday May 15, 2008
This very popular day has become an annual event for many Physics
teachers. Serving as a culmination of the school year, Physics
Day provides students with the opportunity to apply many of the
Physics concepts they learned in the classroom. Using the HERSHEYPARK
Physics manual, your lesson plan for the day is ready!
NEW FOR 2008 - Hersheypark is proud to announce a partnership with the Millersville University Physics Department! Special Physics presentations designed specifically for Hersheypark Physics Day will be conducted by Millersville University in the Amphitheatre at 11:00am, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm, so make sure to plan one of these special sessions into your day! Download
the Physics Lab Manual.
Science Day
Featuring The Franklin Institute
Thursday May 22, 2008
As your students wander through HERSHEYPARK they'll begin to grasp the idea that Science is truly all around us! The Science opportunities within HERSHEYPARK are countless, and Newton's laws will quickly become more clear as the laws of motion, forces, and gravity are experienced aboard dozens of exciting rides.
NEW FOR 2008 - HERSHEYPARK proudly presents The Franklin Institute! Located in Philadelphia, PA, The Franklin Institute is one of the premier centers for science education and development in the United States. Join us at the HERSHEYPARK Amphitheatre at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, or 3:00 PM for these very special Science presentations, "Random Acts of Science, or Why Things Go Up!"
Discovery DaysWeekdays, May 19 - May 30, 2008
In addition to the many educational activities available in our
workbook series, HERSHEYPARK is proud to offer this special
presentation to students during their park visit. Stop by ZOOAMERICA
to learn about several endangered North American species
and what we can do to preserve these animals. Download
the Discovery Guide.
Homeschool Day
Wednesday May 28, 2008
HERSHEYPARK is proud to host its Annual Homeschool Day!
Programs especially for Home Schoolers:
Creatures of the Night
Join Elaine Gruin from ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park at 1:30 in the Country Grill theatre for this fascinating program and meet creatures who have made amazing adaptations that allow them to live their lives in darkness!
Chocolate Tasting 101
This program takes place at Hershey's Chocolate World, adjacent to the HERSHEYPARK entrance. During these 30-minute sessions you will learn the art of chocolate tasting as a Chocolatier guides you through an interactive discussion of chocolate lore. Enjoy many samples of Hershey’s chocolate ranging form creamy milk to robust dark and everything in between!
Cost - $5 per person
Sessions take place at 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM
Space is Limited, Reservations Only!!
Contact: Hershey’s Chocolate World Group Sales Office
Phone: 717-520-8981
Or via email at groupsales@hersheys.com
The Hershey Story – the Museum on Chocolate Avenue
Located in the heart of Chocolatetown, The Hershey Story guides visitors on an inspirational journey through Milton S. Hershey's lifetime and beyond, a tale spanning more than 150 years of trials, triumphs, philanthropic endeavors and one man's unwavering confidence.
From Hershey's earliest entrepreneurial ventures to his visions of a town built upon the success of a simple confectionery treat, The Hershey Story is an uplifting celebration of the great American dream.
Visit our Chocolate Lab, where you can explore the unique qualities of chocolate through playful, hands-on experiences.
Call 717-534-3439 or visit HersheyStory.org for information. Group rates are available.
HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD
FREE Admission! HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD is located just outside the HERSHEYPARK gates! Plus, HERSHEYPARK offers discount pricing for your group on pre-purchased tickets for HERSHEY'S Really Big 3-D Show!
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDES
MATH ACTIVITIES MANUAL
Created with NCTM standards in mind, this booklet features math activities relating to problem-solving, probability, percents, and more. Targeted for students up to 8th grade, activities include creation of graphs, plots, and tessellations.
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Download the Math Activities Manual (3.73 MB)
PHYSICS LAB MANUAL
Created for High School students with an understanding of the concepts of Physics, this booklet features activities which will test their comprehension of higher-order Physics concepts and metric units of measure.
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Download the Physics Lab Manual (705 KB)
DISCOVERY GUIDE
This cross-curricular booklet features activities covering many content areas. It is designed with students up to 6th grade in mind, and contains activities relating to Science, Math, Language Arts, and more!
- Download the Discovery Guide (1.13 MB)
MIDDLE HIGH PHYSICAL SCIENCE GUIDE
Created for students in grades 6 through 9, this booklet features activities related to the physical science concepts learned in the classroom. Students are challenged to measure, calculate, experience, and comprehend physical science concepts.
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Download the Middle High Physical Science Guide (877 KB)
QUESTIONS?
A HERSHEYPARK representative is available to answer all your questions and help you plan a day that will have everyone in your group HERSHEYPARK HAPPY!
Just call 1-800-242-4236
to reserve your copy of our educational workbooks!
Ask about our terrific savings for school groups!
Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
Or, submit our Online Group Sales Request Form
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