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January 2010

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

We’re excited to announce Spring Bus Breaks --- a special discount during March and April for groups of over 100 students. This February, check out our new attractions, including Identity: An Exhibition of You and the Omni film Arabia. Also, back by popular demand is the Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show. For up-to-date information, check out our website: mos.org/educators.

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

FEATURED


Savings

$2 Field Trips  Take advantage of special pricing when Exhibit Halls admission is $2 per person for students and chaperones during 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 the last four Fridays in January, you can also book one free Omni show per student. Learn More

Scholarships Remember to request funding when making your field trip reservation. Scholarships for Exhibit Halls admission and bus funding are still available for qualifying groups. Some restrictions apply.

NCTL® Website

The Museum has launched a new website making National Center for Technological Literacy® (NCTL) resources accessible nationwide. These resources include information about our standards-based, teacher-tested K-12 engineering curricula, professional development activities, and other tools to advance technological literacy.

LAST CHANCE


Teen Activist Overnight
Friday, January 29

At this special overnight, middle and high school students enjoy workshops and drop-in activities that address hunger, poverty, and related science topics with the help of City Year mentors. Activities also include the regular overnight favorites.
Learn More


Learn MoreHarry Potter™: The Exhibition
Through Sunday, February 21

Experience the amazing craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter films. These artifacts are displayed in settings inspired by the film sets -- including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor™ common room.
Learn More

TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s10)


HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES


Suit/Cabot Lab

Drop-in Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Students take on the role of scientists and explore topics diverse as DNA, chemistry, and plant biology in this drop-in laboratory.
Learn More | Reserve

Design Challenge Design Challenges
Daily, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Dive into the engineering design cycle with hands-on, 20-minute activities. Design, build, and test a prototype solution to a given problem.
Learn More | Reserve


Photo © Michael Malysko 2008


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.

COMING SOON

Living in a CG World
Lecture
January 27; 7:00 p.m.

Conjuring New Moon
Lecture
February 3; 7:00 p.m.

Visionary Visuals
Lecture
February 10; 7:00 p.m.

Amazing Nano Brother Juggling Show
Live Performance
Fridays, February 26 - April 2
10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

DONATE

The Museum is collecting cold weather accessories (hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and warm socks) for Cradles to Crayons (C2C). Items can be new or softly used, for kids newborn to 12 years old.

Please drop items in the C2C box in the Museum lobby.