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April 2009

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

Spring is finally here – and with it comes MCAS testing. Prepare your students with hands-on learning at the Museum of Science! And don’t forget that we have hands-on learning for you too at our many professional development events. For more information, check out our website: mos.org/educators.

Best,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org


FIELD TRIPS
Chaperone Guides

These new guides provide themed recommendations for your field trip. Each includes a map that highlights points of interest. Use them to stimulate conversation, keep track of your program schedule, and list group members and their reactions to their experience.
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Have you used the guides? Tell us about your experience!
Mystic India
Opens Friday, May 22 in the Mugar Omni Theater

Relive the enlightening true story of a child yogi's spiritual journey as he walked 8,000 miles barefoot throughout India 200 years ago. Experience the culture, architecture, and various habitats of India.
Learn More | Educator Guide (PDF)
Roving Mars Roving Mars
Now showing in the Mugar Omni Theater

Take an awe-inspiring journey to the great Red Planet as you follow the creation, launch, and success of NASA's Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity.
Learn More

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Ultimate Hitchhikers
Sunday, May 3
For grade 6 – 12 educators
Part of the Forces that Change Us series

Did you know that not all bacteria are bad and that our health depends on having the right balance of these microorganisms within our bodies? Join Dr. David Schauer and Genzyme employees for a pre-lecture lunch, discussion, and related learning experiences. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn More | Apply
Dynamic Life Dynamic Life Institute: Bread, Cells & Biotechnology
July 20 – 24

Middle school teachers explore yeast as a bio-system and how the process of bread making can be used to demonstrate biotechnology principles as well as support the learning of classical life science concepts.
Learn More | Apply
Engineering the Future® Three-Day Institutes
July 13 – 15 or August 5 – 7

This concentrated, hands-on workshop is open to all teachers interested in expanding their knowledge of standards-based engineering design.
Learn More | Reserve

IN THIS ISSUE

PLAN A FIELD TRIP

For information on field trips or to make a reservation, contact Science Central (open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) at 617-723-2500 or fieldtrips@mos.org.

Need help getting started? Our Museum educators are happy to help you create a field trip with a Field Trip Planning Session. Call 617-589-0172.

BUS FUNDING
The Massachusetts Cultural Council is offering up to $200 for field trip transportation costs through its Big Yellow School Bus Grant!
Learn More | Apply

BOOK SALE

Roughly 1,500 gently used books will be available for purchase in the Educator Resource Center April 20 – 24, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.!

Prices range from $1 to $5. Cash only please. Proceeds will support Museum programs.