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September 2009

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

Welcome back to school! We invite you to join our Teacher Partner Program and enjoy a free day at the Museum during September Sundays. Also, take advantage of our special savings and start the school year off with an inspiring field trip to the Museum. We have a packed fall schedule, so for up-to-date information, visit our website:  mos.org/educators.

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

COMING SOON


Special Savings

$2 Field Trips  Take advantage of special pricing when Exhibit Halls admission is $2 per person for students and chaperones during September, October, and January. Some restriction apply. Learn More

Free Film Fridays Thanks to generous support from Museum Premiere Partner The MathWorks, when you purchase Exhibit Halls admission on any Friday in September, you can also book one free Omni show per student. Learn More

September Sundays
Sundays, September 13 and 20

Teacher Partners and up to three guests are invited to review the Museum’s many exhibits and shows at our open house for educators. Join the Teacher Partner Program for free, then sign-up for your preferred date.
Register | Learn More: September Sundays | Teacher Partner Program

Antarctica Antarctica
Opens Friday, September 4 in the Mugar Omni Theater

Explore the last great wilderness on Earth. Join sea animals, penguins, and scientists for a glimpse of the most remote place on our planet.
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Program Highlights

Student Archaeology Fair | Friday, October 16
Experience the excitement of archaeology with  dozens of hands-on activities, live presentations, and special programs.
Learn More

National Chemistry Week  | Sunday October 18 - Saturday, October 24
Celebrate the Periodic Table at this year’s week of events
sponsored by the American Chemical Society. Join MIT professor Catherine L. Drennan, PhD on October 22 as she gives a High School Science Series presentation on isolating the structure of DNA. Learn More: National Chemistry Week | High School Science Series

Health Awareness Thursdays | Thursdays in November
Join guest scientists to learn about some of today’s most critical human health issues.Thursdays in November. Learn More

SPECIAL OPPURTUNITIES


overnights Magical Overnights
November 5 and 13

Spend the night with your students at the Museum! An overnight inspires students in grade 1 – 7 to discover science in an entertaining, educational, and interactive way. This special event includes admission to Harry Potter™: The Exhibition.
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Traveling Programs

Bring the Museum of Science to your school! Our affordable traveling programs are even more affordable this fall. Get 15 – 20% discounts on school programs scheduled for October and November. Full scholarships are also available for schools that demonstrate financial need.
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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.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Target Field Trip Grants Program
The Target Corporation will award 5,000 field trip grants of up to $800 each in February. Applications are due by November 3.
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Big Yellow Bus Fund
The Mass Cultural Council provides $200 grants to help schools meet the transportation costs of student educational field trips to cultural institutions.
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EVENTS

Uranium Wars
Sunday, September 27; 1:00 p.m.

World Wide Views on Global Warming
Sunday, September 27; 2:00 p.m.

Tuneful Treatments
Friday, October 02; 7:00 p.m.

Whose Information Is It Anyway: Privacy in the Digital Age
Friday, October 9; 7:00 p.m.

Music on My Brain
Friday, October 21; 7:00 p.m.