Green Infrastructure Showcase
Green infrastructure is a cost-effective, sustainable approach to reducing stormwater runoff pollution while delivering environmental, social, and economic benefits. Explore the science and positive impacts of Green Infrastructure practices being used by the RMSC, including:
- Rain gardens and/or bioretention areas
- Green roofs
- Rain barrels
- Pervious concrete
Subjects: Engineering & Design, Earth Systems, Physical Sciences, the Arts, Life Science
Program Type: Permanent Exhibition
Where is it?
Museum & Science Center
When is it?
Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Earliest Start Time: 9am
Who Should Attend?
Grades: Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
How Much Does It Cost?
Cost: Permanent galleries are included (availability varies) with Museum Group Admission: $7 per person; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member adults free
How To Book?
Call: 585.697.1942
Need More Information?
Name: Member & Visitor Services
Phone: 585.697.1942
Other Information
Standards:- Pre-K
- Earth and Space Sciences: ESS2.D D
- Kindergarten
- Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment: ESS3-3, ESS3.C
- Engineering and Design: ETS1-3, ETS1.C, ETS1.A
- Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 7a
- 1st Grade
- Engineering and Design: ETS1-3, ETS1.C, ETS1.A
- Civic Ideas and Practices: 3c
- Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 6c
- 2nd Grade
- Engineering and Design: ETS1-3, ETS1.C
- Structure and Properties of Matter: PS1-2, PS1.A
- Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth: ESS2.C
- 3rd Grade
- Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: LS4.D, LS2.C,
- Weather and Climate: ESS2.D
- 4th Grade
- Earth’s Systems: ESS3-1, ESS3.C
- 6th Grade - 8th Grade
- Human Impacts: ESS3.C
- Weather and Climate: ESS2.C
- 9th Grade - 12th Grade
- Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: LS2.C
NGSS Keywords: Engineering & Design, Earth Systems, Physical Sciences, Weather & Climate, Life Sciences, Ecosystems, Plants & Animals, Organisms