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Dear Educators:
The new year has started with a bang! This is the last month for $2 Field Trips, and it's not too late to sign up. We are also excited to announce the reopening of our Educator Resource Center, which is hosting a number of new professional development opportunities. Finally, there’s lots to see with a new exhibit and two new films opening soon!
Best wishes in the new year,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org
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Forces That Change Us
For grade 6 - 12 educators
Explore more about the intimate relationship between our bodies and the environment in the Forces That Change Us series. Educators are encouraged to attend the lectures or apply to join the speakers and Genzyme employees for a pre-lecture lunch, discussion, and related learning experiences. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn More
Choose from the following topics:
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14th Annual Symposium on Biotechnology Education
Monday, March 30, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$25 registration fee
For grade 7 - 12 educators
Join us for a full-day symposium on current approaches to biotechnology education. Learn from leading researchers, biotechnology practitioners, and experienced teachers as they conduct workshops on a variety of current and advanced topics.
Learn More | Register
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Roving Mars
Opens Friday, January 16
Celebrate the five year anniversary of the Mars mission by taking 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
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Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Opens Friday, February 13
Frogs come in an astonishing array of colors — from brilliant orange to bright blue to dazzling red. This exhibit ties together text, interactives, and live animals to demonstrate the amazing variety, complexity, and beauty of frogs.
Add the Omni film Amazon for just $3 more. Discover the mightiest river in the world, home to thousands of plants and animals.
Learn More: Frogs | Amazon
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Themed Months
February: The Interaction of Living Things Discover the diversity of animal life through exhibits, films, and live presentations. Learn More March: Phenomenal Physics Focus on physics in daily life with help from the Theater of Electricity. Learn More April: Our Beautiful Planet As spring blooms, a variety of exhibits and films explore the place we call home. Learn More
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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. Learn More
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The Educator Resource Center has reopened!
Educators are encouraged to drop in weekdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Or, make an appointment for any day of the week: 617-589-0170, library@mos.org.
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Join Museum educators in a monthly discussion of current trends in biology teaching.
January 13: Colossal Fossil: Triceratops Cliff
February 10: Save the date!
Attend
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