Dear Educators,
It was wonderful to see over 2000 teachers in attendance at
this years' Educator Open House. We love
to share our resources and hope the event sparked new ideas about teaching and
learning. In this issue, we invite you
to join our new teacher partner program which provides exclusive benefits for
you and your students. We also offer a
preview of upcoming exhibits, films, and professional development programs.
Thanks,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org
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Teacher Partner Program
Our new Teacher Partner Program entitles you to exclusive
benefits beyond the Museum resources already at your disposal. Join us as a
partner in science education, get the most of what the Museum has to offer, and
enjoy special discounts!
Learn More | Register
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Mugar Omni Theater Renovation
Through November 23
Our favorite theater is currently closed, but it reopens in
November with an improved IMAX® Dome screen, programmable lighting, and a
digital video projection system. Look
for great new films showing this year or pick one from our library for your
next field trip.
Learn More
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Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Opens November 23 in the Mugar Omni Theater
Follow researchers as they piece together fascinating
archaeological and genetic clues to make new discoveries. Download the educator guide from our listing.
Learn More
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Field Test Teachers Wanted for Engineering is Elementary
(EIE)
The EIE project aims to foster engineering and technological
literacy among children through a curriculum that integrates one field of
engineering with one elementary level science topic. EIE is looking for field test teachers for four
new units:
- Geotechnical Engineering:
Evaluating a Landscape
- Package Engineering: Designing
Plant Packages
- Transportation Engineering:
Designing Maglev Systems
- Chemical Engineering: Designing a
Play Dough Process
Field test teachers receive a free teacher's guide and
storybook in exchange for student assessments and teacher feedback. Interested
teachers should contact Melissa Higgins: mhiggins@mos.org.
Learn More
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EiE Teacher Educator Institutes
October 15 – 16
January 14 – 15, 2008
March 25 – 26, 2008
Designed for teacher educators, these intensive workshops introduce
the EiE program and its materials. The
goal of the workshop is to equip teacher educators with pedagogical strategies
to deploy EiE curriculum at their schools.
Learn More
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Recommended Field Trips
Museum educators have created sample field trips featuring
learning pathways with exhibits, films, and presentations that match teachers'
most frequently sought-after science topics. Choose from field trips for young learners, elementary and middle school
students, or high school students. Learn More |
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