Under Construction: Building Careers

This exhibit showcases the green technology used in the Sustainability Institute Hall (home of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability) building at RIT– from start to finish. It also highlights the careers necessary to complete the project.
Subjects: Physical Sciences, Technology & Applications of Science
Program Type: Permanent Exhibition
Supporting Curriculum Materials:
Educator Guide
Activity Guide: PreK-2
Activity Guide: Grades 3-5
NYS Standards:
- Kindergarten
Weather and Climate: PS3.B
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment: ESS3.C, ESS3.A - 3rd Grade
Engineering & Design: ETS1-2, ETS1.A, ETS1.C
Forces and Interactions: PS2.B - 4th Grade
Energy: PS3.A, PS3-2, PS3.D, PS3.B
Engineering & Design: ETS1-2, ETS1.A, ETS1.C
Earth Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth: ESS3.A - 5th Grade
Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System: PS2-1, PS2.B
Engineering & Design: ETS1-2, ETS1.A, ETS1.C
Structures and Properties of Matter: PS1.B
Earth’s Systems: ESS3.C - 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Energy: PS3-6, PS3.B
Structure and Properties of Matter: PS1.A - 9th Grade - 12th Grade
Engineering & Design: ETS1-3, ETS1.A, ETS1.B
Energy: PS3.D, PS3.B, PS3.A
Human Sustainability: ESS3.A, ESS3.C
NGSS Keywords: Physical Sciences, Forces, Engineering & Design, Energy, Earth Systems, States of Matter
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: $8 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