Program Guide for Groups - Thronateeska Heritage Center

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Program Guide for Groups
Thronateeska Heritage Center inspires wonder and stimulates
exploration of science and South Georgia’s history
by providing a dynamic learning experience through an
interactive science center and museums.
Contact us:
100 W. Roosevelt Ave.
Albany, GA 31701
T/229.432.6955
F/229.435.1572
http://heritagecenter.org
Ask us about special combo
tickets with our affiliate, the
Black Holes— Explore black holes, nature’s biggest mystery.
Wetherbee
Molecularium— Explore atoms, molecules, & the three states of matter.
Planetarium
Earth, Moon, & Sun— Explore seasons, eclipses, lunar phases, & constellations.
Program list & Admission
Planetarium show
Choose from our ten planetarium
shows and presentations.
$3.00
$3.00
Science Museum Tour
Visit the science museum with a guide
who will provide you with additional
information and answer questions.
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
Explore the science museum for
yourself through a scavenger hunt.
A guide will be present to help.
$3.00
$3.00
Weather with FOX 31
A 30 minute instructional session with
a WFXL Fox 31 meteorologist.
History Museum Tour
Visit the train station for a glimpse at
Albany’s history and explore the
current exhibit with a guide.
$3.00
No time for the gift shop?
Astronomyths— Explore the stars & constellations
Oasis in Space— Soar through the solar system & examine each planet as you search for water.
Two Small Pieces of Glass— Witness the invention & development of the telescope.
Season of Light— Explore the celebrations of the winter solstice & study the Star of Bethlehem.
Live Presentations, narrated by Thronateeska’s staff— My Sky & Astronomy 101 meet all astronomy GPS for
their grade levels:
• My Sky— Day and night sky, gravity, stars, planetary motion, & the constellations. Grades K-2.
• Astronomy 101— Planets, eclipses, lunar phases, comets, asteroids, meteors, a brief history of astronomy,
& scientific theories. Grades 4-6.
Visit our website for free downloadable teacher packets, educational resources, theatrical trailers, and more!
Science Museum
Take a guided tour—
Have a guide take you through the entire museum, explain
exhibits, and answer any questions you may have. Each tour
is adapted to fit the age group of your students.
Go on a scavenger hunt—
Let your students explore the science museum on their own or with a buddy. Each student will receive a
scavenger hunt sheet full of questions and things to do. A guide will be available to answer questions and help
your students if they need a hint. Answer keys will be made available for teachers.
Schedule a 30 minute program with one of WFXL Fox 31’s Meteorologists in our science
museum meteorology exhibit and let your students learn all about the weather from a real
meteorologist. Fun, engaging, and age-appropriate, students will learn about what
meteorologists are, what they do, and some of the basics of weather with Q&A.
***Please schedule at least one week in advance for this program***
Grab bag
A gift bag of varied small
children's toys & items
from our gift shop.
Grab
$2.00
Bag
Two Tours - One Price
Thronateeska Heritage Center and Flint
RiverQuarium have teamed up to offer a
joint field trip to both locations.
$7.50
See enclosed flyer for details.
~THINGS TO NOTE~
Common Core GA Performance Standards
for Education:
All of our programs have been evaluated for
CCGPS alignment.
Special Needs:
Thronateeska Heritage Center strives to meet
the needs of all of our visitors. Please make us
aware at the time you schedule your visit if you
will need special arrangements.
Group Admission Pricing Policies:
• All prices are per person for a minimum of 10
students during business hours.
• Additional charges may apply for a visit during
non-business hours.
• For every 10 paid students, 1 adult is admitted
free.
Georgia Sales Tax Exemption:
Tax exempt organizations must file a GA Sales
Tax ST-5 form with Thronateeska. All tax
exempt groups MUST pay with an official check
or charge. By state law, payments made by
cash, personal check, personal charge, or other
method are subject to sales tax. Out of state
groups are not exempt from Georgia Sales Tax.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
museum@heritagecenter.org
Thronateeska Heritage Center Education Department
100 W. Roosevelt Avenue
Albany, Ga 31701
DL: (229) 432-6955
Fax: (229) 435-1572
Programs Alignment with Georgia Performance Standards
Grade Level
Pre-K
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Program Recommendation (s)
PS Molecularium
Science Museum Tour
Train Museum Tour
Weather With Kerri
LPS My Sky
Georgia Performance Standards
N/A
LPS My Sky
S1E1.c
-Good Review from Kindergarten Astronomy
Lecture+ Intro to concepts for second grade
Weather with Kerri
S1E1, S1E2
Science Museum Tour
S1P1.
FRQ Wet Lab (available with Combo Ticket)
S1L1.b
LPS My Sky
S2E1, S2E2
Weather with Kerri
S2E3
PS Molecularium
FRQ Wet Lab (available with Combo Ticket)
S2P1
S2L1
Science Museum Tour
S3E2, S3L1, S3L2
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
S3E2, S3L1, S3L2
PS Earth, Moon and Sun
PS Earth, Moon and Sun
- Good preview of Fourth Grade Astronomy
lessons
S4E1 , S4E2
LPS Astronomy 101
S4E1 , S4E2
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
Weather with Kerri
S4P2, S4L2
S4E3, S4E4
Georgia Hands on History
SS4H4
PS Molecularium
S4E3
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
S5P3
SKE1, SKP3
LPS Astronomy 101
Good review of fourth grade astronomy
lessons and preview of sixth grade
astronomy lessons
LPS Astronomy 101
S6E1, S6E2
Weather with Kerri
S6E3, S6E4
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
S6E5
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Science Museum Tour (Focus on Paleontology)
S7L5
Georgia Hands-on History
SS8H2
High School Astronomy
PS Two Small Pieces of Glass
SAST1, SAST4
PS Black Holes
PS Astronomyths
SAST1a., SAST1b., SAST2, SAST4, SAST5c.,
SAST5d., SAST6a., SAST6b.
SAST2, SAST4, SAST5, SAST6a., SAST6b.
PS Oasis in Space
SAST4, SAST6
Sixth Grade
Key: PS= Planetarium Show
LPS= Live Planetarium Show (Lecture with corresponding full dome images, instead of pre-recorded)
Group Reservation Form
Thronateeska Heritage Center
Office: 229.432.6955
100 W. Roosevelt Avenue
Fax: 229.435.1572
Albany, GA 31701
museum@heritagecenter.org
http://www.heritagecenter.org
Thank you for your interest in visiting Thronateeska Heritage Center!
Please review this form carefully, provide the information requested below,
and return a copy of the completed form to Thronateeska via email, fax or
mail. You may contact the office during our business hours, 8:00 am – 5:00
pm Monday through Friday, for assistance. We look forward to your visit!
Contact Information
Program selection
Mark selected programs below. Each of our planetarium programs
are separate, approximately 30 minute presentations and will be
counted as individual shows. Sales tax will be applied at time of
purchase, unless the purchasing organization is tax exempt.
Science Museum Tour
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
Weather with Kerri
Transportation Museum Tour
History Museum Tour/ Guided Activity
Planetarium show: Astronomyths
Planetarium show: Black Holes
Planetarium show: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Planetarium show: Molecularium
Planetarium show: Oasis in Space
Planetarium show: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Planetarium show: Astronomy 101 (live show)
Planetarium presentation: My Sky (live show)
Planetarium presentation: Season of Light
Organization name: _______________________________________
Contact person: __________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________
Alternate telephone: ________________________
Organization address: ______________________________________
City: _____________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________
Email address: ____________________________________________
Fax: _____________________________________
Reservation Information
Visit date(s) ______________________________________________
Arrival Time:__________________ Departure Time:______________
Grade level(s): ___________
Number of students: __________ Number of adults*: __________
*Please enter the estimated TOTAL number of adults (teachers, parents, etc.) who
will be visiting. One adult per 10 students will be admitted free. Additional adults
will be charged the program rate plus sales tax, if applicable.
Other (custom program):
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Thronateeska Grab Bag children’s gift bags
Qty: _________
mail/flyer
Inquire
$2.00/per bag
$7.50/person
Thronateeska Heritage Center
and Flint RiverQuarium
Choose one program from
Thronateeska Heritage Center listed above
and one program from Flint RiverQuarium listed below.
Want more than two tours? Call for pricing.
Aquarium Tour and Aviary
Wet Lab (K-2nd grade class, 3rd-5th grade class, or 6th-12th grade class)
How did you learn about Thronateeska?
co-workers
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
Two for One Combo Ticket Field Trip
Will your group need any special arrangements?* Please list them here.
________________________________________________________
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*handicap requirements, lunch facility arrangements, dividing your
group up into smaller groups, etc.
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Thronateeska Heritage Center
inspires wonder and
stimulates exploration of science
and South Georgia’s history by
providing a dynamic experience
through an interactive
science center and museum.
Theater: “Micro Planet,” “Alligator Kingdom,” or “Fire Ants”
personal visit
circle choice
friend/family
school system
phone book
For Flint RiverQuarium concessions and/or gift bags, please call 229-639-2650.
other ________________________________________
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Payment
Cash
Check
Debit/Charge Card
On Account (must be pre-approved)
Is your organization exempt from GA Sales Tax?
Yes*
No
(Program rates displayed do NOT include sales tax. Please factor in
sales tax for final payment, if your organization is NOT tax exempt.)
*If YES, organizations exempt from GA Sales Tax must have a
GA Sales Tax ST-5 form on file with Thronateeska.
This form is provided in this packet.
Please fill out and submit with Group Reservation Form.
All tax-exempt groups MUST pay with an official check or credit card.
By state law, payments made by cash, personal
check, personal credit card, or other method are subject to
sales tax. Out of state groups are not exempt from Georgia Sales Tax.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Policies
This form must be completed and returned to Thronateeska
at least 36 hours before your visit to avoid the possible loss of
your reservation.
Groups may schedule for any time during business hours.
Additional charges will apply for a visit during non-business hours.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. Groups
arriving more than 15 minutes after their scheduled visit time
are subject to cancellation. Please contact us if your group is
running late: 229.432.6955.
Thronateeska Heritage Center strives to meet the needs of all
of our visitors. For special arrangements, please call ahead.
Chaperones are expected to play an active role in participating
with the group and helping maintain order. Groups may be
dismissed without reimbursement for behavior deemed disruptive or inappropriate by Thronateeska Heritage Center. We
want you to have fun and learn. Please do not spoil your visit
with poor behavior!
Not sure what to do
for lunch?
Make it easy
and have
Chick-fil-A
deliver
Kid’s Meals or
the Bag Lunch
Special
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