American Museum of Natural History - Science Alliance High School Program

The American Museum of Natural History has expanded its Science Alliance program to include students in grades 9-12, offering them the opportunity to explore captivating subjects such as anthropology, astrophysics, conservation science, Earth science, and evolutionary biology.

Program Details

• Sessions: The program runs throughout the school year with three sessions—Fall, Winter, and Spring.

• Class Schedule: once or twice a week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

• Age Group: Grades 9-12

• Cost: $500 - $1,000 depending on course length (Tuition assistance is available)

• Location: American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

Fall 2024 Classes (October to December)

Insectarium

Insects play a vital role in our New York City community by decomposing the city’s organic matter and pollinating the vast majority of our food-bearing plants. They comprise, on average, 80 percent of all terrestrial species on Earth and their representation in the Museum collections counts into the millions. This course will revolve around the brand-new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium in the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. While in this course, students will explore entomology, insect biodiversity, human health, and the Museum scientists that have contributed research and specimens to the Insectarium. We will practice various insect collection methods in the field and preparation techniques back in the lab. Using the Museum’s insect collections and new technologies, students will explore a variety of digital tools that allow us to study these tiny creatures in new, more visible ways.

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